Not long ago I shared my recent "running" experiences on a thread called "Am I the slowest runner here?"
After nearly 5 years off running I seem to be making some progress, finally. Last week I did a 44sec 200m and a 1:34 400m.
I'm wearing Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pros!!! I don't think these shoes are just for elites. I think my knee issues are being greatly overcome with such shoes.
I switched to Hoka supershoes 3 years ago when I was 65 and have to agree that I've had no injury issues since then and my legs feel really good. I know a lot of people are against them, but I'd say for us very long term athletes they are really great.
Awesome! That's good to know. Was there an adjustment period for you? I think it will be a while before I stop feeling like I'm going to fall off my shoes!
I went to the track this morning and a couple of young/good ruuners were there. One exclaimed "Niiiice shoes, Man!" 😂 I explained all.
10.00sec 50m is now my new speed record!
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I think my knee issues are being greatly overcome with such shoes.
firmer shoes put more strain on the calves, and forces your muscles to work more in unison; however, softer supershoes reduce the strain on calf muscles and bones, causing an imbalance where your quads get a lot stronger, this is fine in the short term, but for "long term athletes", they could end up pulling harder on the now weakened muscles, causing issues like patellar tendinitis.
Supershoes only work properly if ur going about 5:40 pace or under and if u have a mid/front foot strike, also very tough on achiles/ calf for some people
Supershoes only work properly if ur going about 5:40 pace or under and if u have a mid/front foot strike, also very tough on achiles/ calf for some people
I would disagree. At 74 I have slowed down to where 5k race pace is about 6:50/mi. I do have a front/mid foot strike, but even at my pace, I definitely run at least 3-5 seconds/mi faster in my Nike VF next %2s than I did in my Nike Mayflys. Also, my subjective impression is that my longer training runs in my super shoes (NB RC Elites or Nike VFs) leave my legs feeling less beat up than they were in my older minimalist trainers.
Supershoes only work properly if ur going about 5:40 pace or under and if u have a mid/front foot strike, also very tough on achiles/ calf for some people
I would disagree. At 74 I have slowed down to where 5k race pace is about 6:50/mi. I do have a front/mid foot strike, but even at my pace, I definitely run at least 3-5 seconds/mi faster in my Nike VF next %2s than I did in my Nike Mayflys. Also, my subjective impression is that my longer training runs in my super shoes (NB RC Elites or Nike VFs) leave my legs feeling less beat up than they were in my older minimalist trainers.
I would disagree. At 74 I have slowed down to where 5k race pace is about 6:50/mi. I do have a front/mid foot strike, but even at my pace, I definitely run at least 3-5 seconds/mi faster in my Nike VF next %2s than I did in my Nike Mayflys. Also, my subjective impression is that my longer training runs in my super shoes (NB RC Elites or Nike VFs) leave my legs feeling less beat up than they were in my older minimalist trainers.
So, you were a 14:30 guy in your prime?
Actually, I was doing half baked training at a small NAIA school and was a 51 second 440 guy. My son ran at a D2 school and was a 14:29 5k guy.
I think supershoes have helped my track workouts significantly. My feet aren't sore after a supershoe workout and my hip, knee, and quad injuries don't flare up as often.