21: Carbon Plated and Elated: The Supershoe Revolution

🚀 In this week’s special episode, Francis and Brian take a deep dive into one of the most revolutionary developments in modern running: supershoes💨. From record-shattering performances by Kelvin Kiptum and Tigst Assefa to the carbon-plated kicks showing up at your local 5K, we break down the science, the history, and the hype behind the shoes that are changing the sport. 

In this episode, we get into:

• The evolution of shoe tech from kangaroo skin to PEBA foam

• What the research says about performance gains

• What the heck a carbon plate actually is

• The risks, the rewards, and who benefits most

Elite supershoes cost a premium, but are they worth it? Lace up and find out.

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🎧 Created, Written, Edited, and Produced by hosts: Francis Criscione & Brian Coven

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