Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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You can gain the benefits of super shoes…without the shoes.

Nike released the vaporfly 4% as this super shoe was marketed as a way to improve running economy by 4%. (Hoogkamer et al. 2018)

However, there are other ways to help improve your running economy and overall performance.

Strength training for runners can improve your running economy by up to 8%. (Blagrove et al. 2018)

What you can further appreciate about this particular option is that these benefits will last longer than a pair of super shoes.

However, you do not have to choose just one option.

You can implement these things together for greater benefit.
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