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The Benefits of Running Shoes
Shoes that cushion the landing I reckon it's worth a Significant advantage at the end of a long distance race. The shoes reduce the energy cost of running and because we pace ourselves up to that ceiling we can now go faster before we exceed it. You can train for longer without the same level of damage to your legs but also when you're actually running rates is there is a comfort different comfort level. We've taken the same human being Changing their footwear and the times now have a different meaning, he says.
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