Cloudboom Echo 3 Speed Test

Workout - Cloudboom Echo 3 Speed Test

• 10min @ 9'00''/mi
• 6min @ 5'35''/mi
• 3 lots of:
  • 4min @ 5'20''/mi
  • 1min 30s rest
• 4 lots of:
  • 1min 15s @ 4'30''/mi
  • 1min 30s rest
• 6min @ 5'35''/mi
• 10min @ 9'00''/mi

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Quick overview of The FOD Runner’s ON Cloudboom Echo 3 Review – First Impressions (FAST) — a shoe that performs well on speed-focused days. Here’s what stands out, along with a workout to test it on right now. The full video contains much more technical depth if you want to explore further.

Key Points:

• Testing occurred during a speed-focused run: a 6-minute tempo (~5:34 / mile), three 4-minute intervals with 90-second easy jogs, four 75-second pickups, and a final 6-minute tempo (the last two minutes uphill proved tough).
• Key specs: 10 mm heel‑to‑toe drop, 37 mm heel stack, 27 mm forefoot stack, and roughly 283 g (10 oz) in a UK 13.
• The Helion‑Hyper‑Foam mid‑sole is responsive and bouncy without feeling heavy, while the carbon speedboard and minimal cloud‑tech cut‑outs create quick transitions.
• Lacing with extra eyelets and silicone‑dot laces locks your foot in place, eliminating heel slip and ankle rub — a major plus during longer races.

Workout Example (adjust to your paces):

1. Warm‑up – 10‑15 min easy running.
2. Tempo 1 – 6 min at roughly 5:30 – 5:40 / mile (or your current threshold pace).
3. Intervals Set 1 – 3 × 4 min @ ~5:20 / mile with 90 sec easy jog recovery.
4. Pick‑ups Set – 4 × 75 sec hard effort (aim for ~4:30 / mile) with full recovery.
5. Tempo 2 – 6 min at threshold pace (same as step 2). Finish with a cool‑down. Tip: Adjust paces based on your recent race results or threshold test. This structure lets you practice gear shifts and evaluate shoe feel at speed.

Try It Out: Run the Cloudboom Echo 3 through a similar speed workout and see how it handles your efforts. The Pacing app makes it easy to tweak intervals to match your training zones. Have a great run, and check the full video when you want the complete technical rundown!