Does the shoe impact run performance? Tune in as coaches Valerie and Caroline discuss the hype around a new Adidas "super shoe" worn by the winner of the Berlin Marathon.

Timestamps of big takeaways

New Shoes Discussed

[00:29] Coach Valerie shares that new shoes that came out

Background on Nike's Super Shoe

[00:50] The Nike "super shoe" used when Kipchoge ran the sub-2 hour marathon

Adidas Super Shoe Used to Break World Record

[01:55] A woman won the Berlin Marathon and broke a world record in new Adidas "super shoe"

Shoes Optimize Elite Performance, Not Average Runners

[03:39] The expert opinion is that the shoes help elite runners optimize performance but don't significantly improve average runners

Minimal Benefits for Slower Runners

[03:59] There is data showing the shoes provide a 0.9-1% boost for slower runners

Shoes Designed for Elites, Not Average Runners

[05:54] The shoes are designed to help elite runners though, not average runners.

Shoes Now Banned for Elite Competition

[06:31] The "super shoes" are now banned for elite runners due to the advantage they provide.

Average Runners Won't Get Same Benefits

[08:06] Most non-elite runners won't get the same benefits from the shoes as elite runners

Have You Tried Super Shoes?

[09:37] If so, share your experiences trying the "super shoes" with us on social media

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