Turkey Trotter wrote:
Sub-8 Mile wrote:
I agree. Swimming got rid of those super-swimsuits, and iirc the suits simply reduced drag (to a phenomenal degree). The shoes, if I understand, actually add energy back into every stride.
This is probably an even better analogy. If a sub-WR talent suddenly becomes capable of smashing WRs (or any athlete can suddenly drop significant time from PRs), simply by putting on different clothing, that should be a sign that the equipment is helping too much.
Anything in the rules for drag reducing clothing for run?
This is a passive affect, whereas running is active, you need to put some effort in to get something back, whether barefoot or with shoes, the potential energy is stored and landing and released on toe off.
The harder/fast or more efficient you are you get it back, whereas again clothing, this is why women wear bra and panties with running reduced drag than short and vest...