On Coaching with Magness & Marcus Footwear Insights: From Training Flats to Super Cushions
Sep 9, 2025
The hosts dive into the evolution of footwear, discussing the importance of training specifically with super shoes. They explain how to choose shoes based on purpose, emphasizing the role of max-cushion shoes for recovery. Gradual exposure to super shoes in marathon training is highlighted, alongside warnings against overusing them. The value of rotating footwear to reduce injury risk is also covered, along with practical tips for integrating new shoe technology into training. The emphasis is on matching shoes to training goals for optimal performance.
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Sync Training With Race Shoes
- Super shoes give an instant performance boost but can create a mismatch between training rhythm and race-day feel.
- Steve Magness says you must run race-pace training in the race shoes to sync physiology and rhythm.
Choose Shoes By Purpose
- Ask "what's the purpose" before choosing footwear for a session and match the shoe to the training goal.
- John Marcus recommends selecting between super shoes, max-cushion, and classic trainers based on intended benefit.
Use Max Cushion For Recovery
- Use max-cushion shoes to reduce mechanical stress and speed recovery after long or hard efforts.
- Steve Magness advises using them when athletes have stress-reaction history or need a low-stress day.