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    RACE-DAY RUN SHOES

    Jan 23, 2020 5 minutes

    OUTSOLE

    The bottom of the shoe, usually made out of blown rubber and featuring all manner of tread patterns to provide grip.

    MIDSOLE

    Located inbetween the outsole and the insole, this is where manufacturers will add most of their cushioning technology.

    UPPER

    The upper covers the top of your foot, and should be breathable while offering plenty of support and flexibility.

    Distal weight. Heard of it? Broadly, this is the pendulum weight of your lower limb. The heavier the weight hanging from your knee – in this case, your shoe – the greater force required to get it moving. Therefore, a strong argument for choosing lightweight racers over your slightly heavier training shoes. According to a study by former Nike coach Jack Daniels, adding 100g to a shoe increases the aerobic demand of running by 1%. This, he calculated, equates to around a minute over a

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