u/Cas3528

I am eyeing a pair of ASICS for speed/tempo runs (I have a Bandit Membership which is why I'm looking at ASICS and Marathon Sports) and I am not 100% sure which shoe to get.

For me I very mildly supinate so I need a neutral shoe, love some high cushion, and overall springy-ness. Right now in my Marathon Sports cart I have the Superblast 3 but I am also contemplating the Megablast. (I also plan to go to my local MS to try things on as well).

I know ideally the Magic speed is what I am probably looking for but it appears as though Marathon Sports doesn't carry that model so I'm trying to hunt down the next best thing.

Budget is ideally under $200 with my Bandit discount (20% off)

Hey all! I'm going to Maine this weekend with a friend who is running her first ever half!!! (First road race as well) She's fallen in love with running and I want this experience to be really memorable for her as her training block was less than ideal (sick a lot and a hip injury mid block) so I want to treat her to a little pre/post race goodie bag that so far will have: a pair of goodr sunglasses, a 13.1 magnet, epsom salts with arnica and essential oils in it, and a chocolate protein shake. I'm just wondering if there's anything else you'd put in a little goodie bag for a first time half marathoner?