The Wide Variability in How Runners Respond to Super Shoes | Running Science

Matt is joined by Dr. Iain Hunter of Brigham Young University's Exercise Science department for an evidence-based deep dive into the science of super shoes. Drawing on his own research, Dr. Hunter explores the wide variability in how runners respond to plated footwear and tackles the practical questions runners are asking — whether super shoes are right for everyone, how to find the right fit, and how to integrate them wisely into training. They also dig into what the research says about tendon health, trail super shoes, and maintaining foot and calf strength.

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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
2:20 - Dr. Iain Hunter's background
6:48 - How the results of Iain's studies have impacted his training
11:20 - How do people's responses to super shoes vary?
21:54 - Does everyone need a super shoe? How should they find the right one for them?
25:48 - Advice on training in super shoes
30:42 - How super shoe effect tendon health
41:34 - What's the research on trail super shoes?
45:10 - How to maintain foot & calf strength
50:28 - What's coming next for Dr. Hunter's research?
53:02 - Athlete adapting to super shoes (SURPRISING)
57:44 - Finding Dr. Hunter's work online
59:16 - Wrap-up

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