I feel like my ankle is gonna explode whenever I turn a >90 degree angle in vaporflys. If I'm running at speed I have to take a ridiculously wide angle or significantly slow down if I can't avoid colliding into something. Meanwhile in low stack racers I have no such troubles.
That’s why you need to do some training in the shoes to get used to the feel and learn to take turns at speed. Every shoe will be a little or a lot different. Train and practice.
I agree. Just get different flats. Carbon plate is a fad
Obliterated ankles wrote:
I feel like my ankle is gonna explode whenever I turn a >90 degree angle in vaporflys. If I'm running at speed I have to take a ridiculously wide angle or significantly slow down if I can't avoid colliding into something. Meanwhile in low stack racers I have no such troubles.
Super shoes are made for straight ahead speed (or maybe mild curves). It was obvious from the first moment I saw Rupp wearing them. Hopefully the physics of this does not surprise you.
The 2-3 minutes I gain in straight ahead pace in a marathon more than make up for the second or two I slow down for a sharp turn
Take time. If not, choose shoes that are easier to corner. Aka Takumi Sen, Pacer.
The answer is "carefully".
//thread.
KenyanFarmer wrote:
I agree. Just get different flats. Carbon plate is a fad
Right, just like the Fosbury Flop was a fad...
Obliterated ankles wrote:
I feel like my ankle is gonna explode whenever I turn a >90 degree angle in vaporflys. If I'm running at speed I have to take a ridiculously wide angle or significantly slow down if I can't avoid colliding into something. Meanwhile in low stack racers I have no such troubles.
So does the key to a more interesting playing field lie in cross-country races with lots of turns?
🤔
I think I’d watch.
They will have to bank the tracks like in nascar because everyone has super shoes but no one can corner .