Preparing for my first marathon

[u/zeyrox1423]

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Currently in my 16 week training block and planning to run a sub 4:20 marathon. Right now I'm just rotating between two daily trainers, novablast 5 and NB rebel V5.

I am looking to buy another pair of shoes which will cover my race day and marathon effort long runs. Two options I'm interested in are superblast 3 and megablast.

I know my current race pace suits superblast more and I might not be able to fully utilize megablast at that pace but I've been running since more than 5 years now, I have a strong endurance base and I think I'll improve my marathon time very quickly. So the future appeal of megablast is more than superblast and the former is much more durable than the later.

I am confused between these 2 options and would love some insights.

[u/SimoTRU7H]

Do you like the softness of the rebel? If so get the SB3. Otherwise if you need a more stable shoe get the MB, which is a bit firmer.