Daily Trainer Versatility Test
Workout - Daily Trainer Versatility Test
- 0.0mi @ 9'00''/mi
- 6 lots of:
- 2min @ 6'30''/mi
- 2min rest
- 0.0mi @ 9'30''/mi
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Intro
The FOD Runner has a solid breakdown of the Nike React Miler Speed Test and Long Run Test Review. Worth a watch if you’re considering the shoe. Below are the takeaways so you can run the workout. For the full analysis, see the video.
Key points
- The React Miler is heavy at ≈14 oz / 417 g, which limits its appeal for speed and quick-leg sessions. It’s fine for moderate-intensity repeats.
- Speed test: 6 × 2-minute hard efforts with 2-minute jog recoveries. The first three reps climbed a gentle hill, the rest ran flat. Pace started sub-6 min/mile and settled at 6:30-6:40 min/mile.
- Long run: 19.5 mi (≈31.4 km) at easy pace. Comfort held through 10-11 miles, but the weight got obvious by mile 16-17. The runner had no blisters or hot spots.
- Bottom line: this is an easy-day and recovery shoe. If you’re weight-conscious, skip tempo efforts and runs over 20 miles.
Workout example
Speed-interval session (≈30 min)
- Warm-up: 1 mile easy.
- Main: 6 × 2 min hard (around 6:30/mi) with 2 min jog recovery.
- Put the first three reps on a gentle slope to match the test.
- Cool-down: 1 mile easy.
Long-run template (20 mi / 32 km)
- Start easy (≈7-8 min/mile).
- Pick flatter terrain. If the shoe feels heavy around mile 15, a brief walk or a swap to a lighter shoe can help.
- Watch your feet. The tester finished 19.5 miles blister-free.
Closing note
Try one of these sessions or the 20-miler, and adjust paces in the Pacing app to your fitness. The full FOD Runner video has the verdict.