The Running Channel Podcast 5: Do Supershoes Work For Everyone And How Andy Ran So Hard He Tasted Blood
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Feb 18, 2023 Andy and Sarah dive into the debate on whether supershoes can enhance everyone’s performance. They share insights from their Lanzarote training camp and Sarah's tapering strategies for the Osaka marathon. The duo discusses the technological wonders behind super shoes and their impact on racing records. Andy reveals the surprising reason racing indoors can lead to a metallic taste, while they reflect on personal running milestones and the balance between speed and endurance training.
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Four-Day Super Shoe Time-Trial
- Andy tested four different super shoes with a 1km time trial each day and struggled with pacing and recovery.
- He felt distinct differences between shoes and improved pacing after learning each shoe's feel.
Don't Train Only In Super Shoes
- Do not use super shoes for all your runs; reserve them for racing and specific hard sessions.
- Mix an everyday trainer with super shoes and practice race biomechanics in the super shoes before race day.
Super Shoes Aren't One-Size-Fits-All
- Super shoes vary hugely in feel due to foam, plate design, width and stack height.
- Different runners will get different benefits, so trying shoes is essential to find the right match.