Victoria McConnell, a content strategist and commerce journalist, finds her ASICS Gel-Excite 11 sneakers motivating for running despite not considering herself a runner. The shoes are priced under $75 during the current Prime Day sale on October 6 and 7, 2026. She praises their comfort, bounce, and support, which encourage more outdoor activity. Other reviewers also highlight these benefits, noting that ASICS make running enjoyable and offer versatility for various activities.
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So, you hate running? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. According to Victoria McConnell, a Content Strategist and Commerce Journalist, ASICS Gel-Excite 11 sneakers are inspiring people like her to run more due to their comfort and support. These shoes, which feature soft cushioning and shock-absorbing GEL technology, have dropped below $75 during Amazon’s October Prime Day sale, motivating potential buyers to purchase them quickly before the deal expires tonight. Despite not considering herself a marathon runner, McConnell says these sneakers have become her go-to everyday footwear, encouraging her to get outside more often and even motivate her to jog occasionally.
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So, you hate running?
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Don’t worry, you’re not alone.
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There may not be much research to prove it, but anecdotally speaking, I’d argue there are plenty of people (myself included) who want to get in cardio but don’t always have the motivation to push themselves to go for a run.
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Well — what if your running shoes could give you that extra push?
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Content Strategist and Commerce Journalist Victoria McConnell says her ASICS running shoes are “inspiring her” to run for several reasons.
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And considering these kicks have dropped below $75 for October Prime Day, we’re also feeling inspired to run, not walk, and snag the sale before it ends tonight.
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She owns the Gel-Excite 11 and says its bounce is incredible — and so is the comfort.
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According to the brand, the sneakers feature soft cushioning and shock-attenuating GEL technology for added support.
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“I’m not a marathon runner by any means, but my new kicks are inspiring me
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,” McConnell shared.
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McConnell says her ASICS sneakers have become her go-to everyday shoes.
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While she doesn’t consider herself a runner, she says the comfort of the shoes has motivated her to get outside more often.
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“I love wearing them on walks in my neighborhood, and they’re one of the comfiest and most supportive sneakers I own,” she noted.
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She also appreciates that they don’t feel overly bulky while still delivering an energized, springy feel: “I love how I have a pep in my step with them (the perfect bounce-back), and they’re not too clunky.”
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And she’s not the only one taking notice.
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Other reviewers have mentioned their ASICS make running “so much more enjoyable,” plus the versatile design makes them equally suited for neighborhood walks and hopping between errands, too.
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Shop more sneaker deals
Your Prime Big Deal Days FAQs, answered
What is Prime Big Deal Days and when is it?
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Prime Big Deal Days — fondly known as October Prime Day — is Amazon’s biggest fall sale, offering massive discounts before the holiday rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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October Prime Day runs from Tuesday, Oct. 6 to Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.
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Prime Day vs. Prime Big Deal Days
Prime Day and Prime Big Deal Days are both Prime member-exclusive seasonal sales with massive discounts on rotating bestsellers.
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Unlike July’s Prime Day, Prime Big Deal Days runs every October as a precursor to the busy holiday season, allowing shoppers to start saving on gift shopping early.
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Do you have to be an Amazon Prime member to shop?
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However interested shoppers can grab a 30-day free trial to try Prime, and its many benefits with no strings attached, and gain access to exclusive deals and the convenience of fast, free shipping.
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From reporting on Amazon sales for years, we can tell you for certain that Amazon’s October Prime Day is the ideal time to save on big-ticket tech, Amazon devices, gift-worthy clothing and beauty and skincare staples, household essentials and many more Amazon best-sellers.
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Every Prime Day sale is a great chance to score deals on thousands of best-sellers, top tech and appliances and every day essentials, but Amazon’s October event also has great pre-holiday discounts on gifts.
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Our team diligently sorts through all the offers to find the very best items to grab on sale.
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We expect the October sale to be Amazon’s last Prime Day of 2026.
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Already wondering when Amazon’s next Prime Day is?
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We anticipate Prime Day to return in summer 2027, but just-as-good (if not better) deals are coming this Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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Follow Post Wanted’s around-the-clock coverage, and you’ll be the first to know about headline-worthy sales.
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