sports science

What’s the Deal with Carbon-Plated Running Shoes?

You’ve probably seen them, or at least heard about them. The Nike Vaporfly Next%. The Brooks Hyperion. The Hoka One One Carbon X. These carbon-plated running shoes are the fastest on the market and, for the last two years, have been worn by every record breaker in nearly every distance. In 2019 Eliud Kipchoge becameContinue reading “What’s the Deal with Carbon-Plated Running Shoes?”

What Happens When You Don’t Run?

when you don't run, you don't have a good training log

One of the most common questions among new runners is “how often should I run?” This question can be answered in several different ways depending on the athlete’s goals and current fitness level. As a rule, you should start out running fewer days a week (around three) and progress to running five or six daysContinue reading “What Happens When You Don’t Run?”