I tried running in Kipchoge's shoe. Did I go FASTER?

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Eliud Kipchoge runs a marathon in 2 hrs wearing Nike Alphafly. I sometimes beat people at Parkrun. So obviously, I need his shoes 😂
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@MarkLewisfitness Жыл бұрын

Been asked who did our run analysis: fitstuffclinic.co.uk/

@dibyaranjandas6629 Жыл бұрын

Sir please you give me a Alfa fly shoes please

@dibyaranjandas6629 Жыл бұрын

Iam practice 10k but not improve

@dibyaranjandas6629 Жыл бұрын

My 10k time is 35 min 20 sec

@dibyaranjandas6629 Жыл бұрын

I'm practice in Sega shoes My ankle is pain please sir you give me a shoes sir

@JamesTaylor-lt9jq Жыл бұрын

The brighter the shoe, the faster the run.

@marc_frank Жыл бұрын

oh no mine are black

@aaronwunderlich3070 Жыл бұрын

#facts 😅

@aaronwunderlich3070 Жыл бұрын

Same logic as flames on cars add 20hp. 😊

@PanoVids Жыл бұрын

same reason i only wore neon spikes in college lol. only helped a little but at least the kicks were clean

@ShannonSouthAfrica Жыл бұрын

Obviously

@FlatToRentUK Жыл бұрын

I also feel like we're slightly glossing over the £300 cost for 100 miles part. That 10k you ran cost the thick end of £20. At £3 per mile just get a cab to the finish.

@MarkLewisfitness Жыл бұрын

I agree - stupid cost!

@mintymilkk Жыл бұрын

Ben is running and Matt Rees, 2 very fast youtuber runners, tend to run their nike supershoes to around 500 miles before retiring them if i remember correctly (definitely at least 300)

@MarkLewisfitness Жыл бұрын

@@mintymilkk prob about right for a light weight runner. 👍🏼

@FlatToRentUK Жыл бұрын

@@mintymilkk I've not seen Matt but I do watch Ben Felton and about two Bens make one Mark Lewis!

@barath4545 Жыл бұрын

@@mintymilkk So for Kipchoge et. al. that would mean new shoes around every 2-3 weeks with his training miles. Damn the sponsorships are needed then.

@jacobgardner5698 Жыл бұрын

I actually love your analysis of the shoe in this video. I see so many 'average' runners criticising it for being unstable and clunky without realising that it is their form that is the problem. You acknowledge that this type of shoe is not made for you yet because you learned to run with the right form, it works really well for you. Love the vid and I'm sure sub 40 is not far away :)

@thegearboxman Жыл бұрын

Most (>85%) 'average' runners are heavy heel strikers, so landing on a 40mm thick cushion of foam is always going to feel wrong. To me they just feel springy in a cheating sort of way ;-)

@GoneFishingVlog Жыл бұрын

Best part of this video is 9:55 seeing you at the start line, absolutely dwarfed everyone else. Looked like you had turned up to race the year 10s on sports day 😂😂

@MarkLewisfitness Жыл бұрын

I do try to explain I'm a bit big for a runner but no one seems to listen 😂

@GoneFishingVlog Жыл бұрын

@@MarkLewisfitness isn’t till you see it like that, that you fully get it 😂

@joek184 Жыл бұрын

Great video, instant like when i saw this clip 3:28 - great job mate! 🔥👍🏻

@Sirfoxinabox Жыл бұрын

Laughed my ass off when you said you had a burger king last night. Just discovered this channel and love how real you are and your humour

@robertfarris7375 Жыл бұрын

Same results for me. It's not the shoes causing me to run faster, it's the fact that they allow me to run longer without feeling as fatigued as normal. I'm a 1:50 half marathoner with the Nike's and a 2:05 with any other shoe.

@MarkLewisfitness Жыл бұрын

I’m not a fan of runs over 10 K, but actually quite looking forward to doing a half marathon in these

@stephengillen1129 Жыл бұрын

15 minutes quicker ??

@ianfreelance6284 Жыл бұрын

As an 80 kg, 50+ runner, I feel the same with the Nike AF. I do not experience a turbo boost to my pace, but see them more as protecting my legs, so I am less tired at the end of a race. I am therefore able to hold a higher pace for longer, were as I would slow down in other non-carbon shoes as I fatigue.

@markcotgrove2708 Жыл бұрын

they'd be even faster if they had a red stripe 😎

@Teddy_J Жыл бұрын

@Stephen Gillen Great shoe, but a little exaggeration here!

@sheerdumbluck Жыл бұрын

I am slowly but surely getting to my goal of being capable of running a 5k without walking in addition to my career goal of running to pass the Air Force 1.5 mile run. This channel really makes me want to go run more. Just did my first jog with a dog and it’s very fun!

@LGF79 Жыл бұрын

Consistency is key. You got this!

@MarkLewisfitness Жыл бұрын

Took me a while to be able to do 5K without walking. Just keep at it, you can only get better.

@sheerdumbluck Жыл бұрын

@@MarkLewisfitness I usually need a day to recover but the last few short runs haven’t felt that way. Running 15 minutes straight, then 18 the next, and today I might just go ahead and aim for 21. Or maybe I’ll run the 1.5 for time

@sintjinansley6107 Жыл бұрын

USAF or RAF? im assuming RAF...

@sheerdumbluck Жыл бұрын

@@sintjinansley6107 USAF, USA USA USA 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

@Kfitz6 Жыл бұрын

I often find people’s shoe videos gimmicky, but this was incredibly engaging, fun, and informative 😄

@lgbak20 6 ай бұрын

I got the first version of the shoe on offer and tbh they really did help improve my running

@deetee5861 Жыл бұрын

THANK-YOU Mark for your videos. I managed to shave off 8mins 15 secs in 3 weeks (on a parkrun). Your comedic style is so me! it helps to make this seem like fun (im a starter at this)

@justinsugay1149 10 ай бұрын

Wow, you covered so much in sharing all this in this video. What a great experiment you ran. I love it when someone's aware that something may not necessarily be designed for them or with them in mind but you say "f" it and just try and get great results. Much of which I'd attribute again to your prior efforts working on your technique etc. for years already. Still very useful and informative, thank you!

@shaifurrahman7423 10 ай бұрын

Very good video! Great insights of foot strength as well as knowing your limits on how fast you can run the further you go along. I learnt quite a lot 👍

@magnussanggaard9612 Жыл бұрын

Enjoying all your videos Mark, thanks for the great content. And congratz on the 200k subs - well deserved.

@Frankienoname0 Жыл бұрын

First off: 6:39/mi 10k pace at 6’6 and 100kg and middle age is mind blowing to me! As someone with a smaller version of your physique (middle age, 6’2, and about 90 kilos) you are such an inspiration! I’ve been watching your videos for the last year or so and you never disappoint and this one was no exception. I have the 1st version of this shoe with similar skepticism and results (it shaved about a minute off of my 5k pace (Went from 8:30/mi to 7:30/mi) after a few months I hit my 5k PR at 7:10 (I’ve been running for less than a year now). The only bummer is one you pointed out (as ‘bigger’ runners we’re probably not get the full benefit, and this very expensive shoe wears out quicker). Either way, keep up the good work, and continue to be above the average!

@NoName-ql1wk Жыл бұрын

Your channel really is great. I find your personality very amusing, and your dry wit is a perfect start to my Saturday. You have a fan in London.

@5stringaustin Жыл бұрын

That’s amazing improvement!! Would never have guessed there would be such a difference!! Love your content and humility!!

@gelobuencamino1782 Ай бұрын

This is one of the greatest, most detailed and direct to the point video I have ever seen!

@VoodooToad. Жыл бұрын

I am so glad that I found your content. I have been on a massive binge the last few days.

@LearningFast Жыл бұрын

The Alphafly 1s are significantly lighter than the Alphafly 2 shoes. I measured energy return for both shoes with the latest version of the Strydpod. The Alphafly 1 shoes offered a better LSS(Leg Spring Stiffness) in all scenarios I tested. I also get blisters with the Alphafly 2 shoes that I don’t get with the Alphafly 1 shoes. Honestly, I hate my Alphafly 2 shoes but I love the Alphafly 1 shoes. I would love to see you test both versions against each other.

@rhinopaul Жыл бұрын

I am a slow runner. 93kgs and the alphafly make a big difference to my pace. 12 mins on a half marathon.

@MarkLewisfitness Жыл бұрын

That’s a big help 👍🏼 12 min is huge

@claytontaylor6155 Жыл бұрын

Wonder how much of that 12 minutes was related to the shoe or just additional training. Hard to measure, no denying that the shoes help though or top runners wouldn't wear em

@mett50N Жыл бұрын

@@claytontaylor6155 the placebo effect is sometimes also very effective. :)

@rhinopaul Жыл бұрын

@@mett50N I did 4 half marathon runs in my London marathon training. It was compared to invincibles and the time was based on the the last 2 runs of which the invincibles were used after the alphafly but there definitely is a placebo effect.

@claytontaylor6155 Жыл бұрын

@@mett50N very true also lol

@crimsonreaper835 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the wittiness and down to earth honesty of yours, as usual. I just tried the vaporflys for the first time last week and it shocked me just how noticeable the propulsion was, it almost felt like I had to increase my turnover and time off the ground to get the mostout of it. Definitely still need to get used to how it forces me to run on my feet and strike the forefoot, as I do most of my training runs in the Saucony Endorphin Speeds (a fairly high stack and propulsive shoe itself but still quite less than the Nikes, and somewhat more responsive.)

@redcurated4302 9 ай бұрын

I just wanted to thank you for posting. Its really inspiring to see someone turn their life around like that. I'm in the process of doing the same, and it helps to see others who have done it successfully, and moved beyond into "above average" status. Can you talk about how to become "above average" as a runner? I'm doing 6 miles a day now, with strength training at night.

@abehaile2659 9 ай бұрын

Thoroughly entertaining 👏🏽 I haven't subscribed to anything new in a while. Nice job man, keep it up

@davii2663 Жыл бұрын

Hey mark, you probably get hundreds of these, but here's another: I'm getting fit since last year, mostly if not always just lifting, cardio was a chore that i did no more than 40 minutes per week. Then I got better from a foot injury and started slowly running more, to the point that i got recommended you on youtube and it finally clicked. The morning after watching you i clocked a run, and since then (few week now) i am literally doing runs as a treat after working out. Just to have it: I'm doing really good at shorter runs, trying to improve long condition. Today I hit 1.7km in 7:50 (although 400m of that is downhill), but a slower 3k 20 min Thanks for all the great content!

@HaswellCore Жыл бұрын

At this stage you shouldn’t worry about speed, just focus on mileage

@Awesome1914 Жыл бұрын

I did exactly what you're doing here. I've been running in nothing but Vivobarefoot and Altras for the last years, but I now invested in the newest New Balance carbon plate shoe to use for 10k-marathon races. Feels great, no pain and they make it feel like I run faster with less effort. Will never give up the Altras and Vivos for my workouts though.

@MarkLewisfitness Жыл бұрын

Same 👌

@Teddy_J Жыл бұрын

I've never even dreamed of putting a zero drop shoe on my feet. Would like to keep my Achilles in tact and I have and love all the carbon fiber racing shoes. Perfect running foam has nothing to do with why these shoes are awesome. I have Nike Vaporfly 1,2, Alphafly 1,2, Saucony Pro 1,3, Endorphin Elite, ASICS Metaspeed Sky, Adidas Pro 3. And I'm 💯 heel striker.

@gmaxsfoodfitness3035 7 ай бұрын

@@Teddy_J Zero drop/barefoot training is what strengthened my Achilles and my feet. My first traditional running shoes were a pair of Sauconys about 3 years ago. I used to run on my toes which started to hurt my Achilles (also had foot pain from basketball injuries), fortunately I also started running barefoot (on clean grass at the park) not long after that. My running form is much better and now my feet can handle any surface (minus a ton of rocks) after 2 years of walking and running on the sidewalk and bike trail (concrete and asphalt respectively) in Vibram barefoot shoes to be safe (there's a learning curve and it's best to start in your home and on your lawn if you can but worth it if you take your time and don't rush). Those super shoes are literally for people who have great form already not for novices with an unnatural gait (Nike designed for Kipchoge and other elite runners). Never too late to strengthen your feet which will strengthen your whole body because it starts from the ground up. No more heel or toe striking because it'll honestly hurt when you're barefoot and it's not a natural, effective, or efficient way to run. If you really care about your health and want to get in better shape and get faster it's something to think about and research. Have a good day.

@brandonchism6960 Жыл бұрын

I listened to this video when it came out, but wasn't able to comment at the time. I've often wondered how this shoe or the carbon plated version from Altra would affect my runs after spending so long in VFFs, Merrells, and Altra shoes where I benefited from zero drop, toe splay, and minimal cushioning. Hearing your results truly has me intrigued and eager to see if I can notice a difference with them on my feet. Thanks for giving your perspective on these shoes.

@aaroneverett296 Жыл бұрын

Just stumbling over your content over the last week. After a few weeks of my feed being inundated by every Tom dick and Harry telling me the perfect way to eat, work out, sleep etc. It's nice to see your content, you have humor, show what You do, and show me what I could do sooner or later. It's very refreshing content and I really enjoy it. Thank you!

@davidwhite6479 10 ай бұрын

I bought a pair of Alphaflys to run a half marathon in 2021. I started running seriously again after an 8-9 year break during lockdown and decided to enter a half. My last half race was in 2011 when I was 44. I ran the London marathon that year. I then got back into weights for the next few years. I was able to knock off 9 minutes from my half marathon race PB in the Alphaflys whilst being 10 years older and the previous PB was done after I'd been training for a marathon and so doing lots more running volume. They do work, in my experience. When you run in them it doesn't feel fast but your look at your watch and it is. They just seem to help you run quicker with less effort. I'm not running the amount I was in 2021, maybe 10-15 miles a week, mainly with the dog, at the moment but I occasionally dust off the Alphas for a treat. They are on 309km now and still doing well. If your running style is good they will help you run quicker. Stupidly expensive but sometimes you've just got to treat yourself - without telling the wife the full cost of course.

@VanillaSky23ffm Жыл бұрын

Running/Racing in Alpha- and Vaporflys since many years, i still can remember the same feeling when i put them on the first time - was so funny. Think that was one of the best and down to earth videos to explain them, and i agree, they do work ( I am 80Kg) and helped me shave off minutes of my marathon to be able to break the 3h mark last year

@ludovicpiejos4379 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely impressive Mark, I weight the same and tell myself 6min/km if the fastest I can run but I guess I haven't put in the work to take some risk. Fantastic video.

@ckohlermn Жыл бұрын

I like you run form analogy. I'm a new runner and and similarly visualize my run form like cycling you mentioned, and cadence as if I shifted gears on a bike changing how fast my feet go round. I'm training my very first Marathon (Oct 1st). I very much enjoy your videos!

@MarkLewisfitness Жыл бұрын

Thats how I imagine it - shift gears on your feet!

@mxweng 9 ай бұрын

I actually like the loud pounding noise. When I was running in Kyiv, and Odesa Ukraine the loud pounding noise sent the signal/sound to other pedestrians to know I am coming behind them and most of them would move to the side for me to pass. Another benefit is they make me look taller.

@RisiCheshire Жыл бұрын

Maaaan I love your sense of humor. I really encourage people to start running in bare foot shoes and transition to more traditional shoes (if they want to) once their body has learned how to move properly.

@99cya Жыл бұрын

the slow motion from the side of your jogging really showed why you are way faster and efficient at running as i could imagine a guy that tall and heavy. looking great!

@jamesmay6895 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video amazingly well put together. Terrific content and very informative and funny. For someone who’s making it up as you go along you’re doing a great job. 👏👏👏👍

@MarkLewisfitness Жыл бұрын

thanks 🙏

@thomashackett4861 Жыл бұрын

Hey mate, I just wanted to say that you have been an inspiration to me. Im starting my running journey as a slightly overweight (but very unfit!) 32 year old guy. I started running 3 times a week from the 1st of may and have not managed whole mile yet, but am getting there! I've set a target of doing a 5k parkrun at the end of June without stopping. I just wanted to let you know that you have been instrumental in changing my mindset. Thank you.

@MarkLewisfitness Жыл бұрын

Good luck! First non-stop park run is a buzz!

@Shandy6733 10 ай бұрын

Good analogy on the bike wheel, good video all in all!

@enonek2960 Жыл бұрын

Amazing result, and all while feeling like crap! Awesome job, not only for a big man, but for any runner!! I think you can get sub 40, if you're feeling good and it all goes well!

@gracey62uk Жыл бұрын

This really makes me realise how well I was doing when I was hitting 44/45 minutes on 10k runs. I’m miles off that now because that was 10 years ago and I’ve gone completely off the boil since. But I’m getting back into things now. Hyrox here we come!

@thomasshelby1327 Жыл бұрын

Your content is sooo good, really enjoy every video, keep it up 👍

@NeillyVille Жыл бұрын

Loved that Office reference. One of many reasons I like your channel, Mark. Hilarious and informative 😂

@MarkLewisfitness Жыл бұрын

🙏

@markjohnson4237 Жыл бұрын

What a great review. Good balance of really useful info. Love the humour. You have a new subscriber. :)

@glenmcwilliams7238 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic video lads!! loved watching it!!❤

@solar_genesis 3 ай бұрын

Looking good bro, that transformation is inspirational.

@KrustyyRinger 2 ай бұрын

Great video, just bought a pair of Alphaflys today and testing them out in a 10k race next weekend

@carly-beatz-DJ Жыл бұрын

Found this personally fascinating. I had re-learnt to run about 6 years ago and run in Merrell Vaporgloves now - which I found was awesome for building up my feet and calves to run how nature intended us to. Sadly, after like 18 years of running, my ankles and lower back are giving way no matter what my running form is and/or what shoes I wear. Retirement looms. Great video; old school running is back.

@gregtaylor1051 8 ай бұрын

Bro😅e😊z2😊m😊🥳😊😊😊↙️◀️🔄p

@theColonel01 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video, hearing about the altra trainers really helped my wife who transitioned to Vivo barefoot a while back but working in hospitality she was getting sore feet so I picked up some altra and now she’s pain free and running away again She tried asics a couple of months ago and got plantir fasciitis Love the videos keep up the great work

@nickwilsonxc 10 ай бұрын

These DO last longer than 100 miles. I have at least 200 on mine with no issues. However, they will not be as responsive at 50 miles as they were at 10 miles, at 100 miles as they were at 50 miles, or at 200 miles as they were at 100 miles. They lose that “bouncy” feeling with wear and tear, but they are actually surprisingly durable in my experience. I’m planning on buying a hot pink pair for racing soon and demoting my green pair for training runs. Another fun fact, I hurt my knee during a trail 50K in the Hoka Tecton X. Personally not a fan of that shoe. Anyway, while my knee was hurt I was still able to run but only in my Alphafly 2’s. They almost completely made the pain go away because they provide so much cushion and responsiveness. So for about 2 months these shoes were both my trainers and racers since they were the only shoes I could wear without reaggravating my knee injury. I’m not a doctor and this is not medical advice, BUT the Alphafly 2’s allowed me to run even while injured. Finally, the performance. I ran my first sub 40 min 10K and sub 3 hour marathon in 11 years in these. It was like turning back the hands of time. These shoes are amazing. 10/10 and 100% worth the price tag.

@accidentalactivist9633 Жыл бұрын

I did the same analysis with Andy at Fitstuff. We also did a comparison between my normal running shoes and my carbon plated ones. The difference in how they make you run was significant.

@ADAMBLAZEVIC 9 ай бұрын

So glad you made this video. I thought a carbon plated shoe will help me go faster but I had to learn the hard way again that there are no shortcuts, I have to work harder. I am starting to have a normal running form, it is still a process so as I fatigue I lose it pretty quickly and doing it in a carbon plated shoe made my toes hurt like crazy. It was a lot of money, fortunately I can sell them at a reasonable price since these has only 80 kms in them. These shoes should have a special note on them.

@MrFortp01 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, really informative video. I love my alphaflys and they do without doubt help with faster times. I would urge you to reconsider running a marathon in n them though. I’ve done 2 in mine and whilst I’ve increased running load and in turn am a better runner since my last marathon I went from a 3:26 at Manchester 2022 to a 3:03 at London 2023. I’m 6ft 4 15stone so not much behind you. I feel the alpha’s aid you in being able to get back out running again far quicker after a marathon as well.

@jakethesnake9340 Жыл бұрын

11:40 is a really good method! While I was running competitively, we were taught just look at the feet of the person ahead of you's feet and try to match their footsteps. I remember being dead tired and just thinking in my head, just get my feet on my ground everytime and I will make it....

@MarkLewisfitness Жыл бұрын

Nice to know as I just go on feel!

@2102fatty 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic Analysis of the shoes, run well and best for your race

@AlanJames Жыл бұрын

There's also Taxi from 1998 a wonderful French action movie that they've tried to reinvent a number of times. Also nice shoes, might even be good on the super long runs if they stave off the fatigue a while. You'll have to experiment a little if you're worried about running on them safely while fatigued but you could have your other shoes on standby with a family member to guard the fancy ones as you hobble on to the finish. Good luck.

@FoliFlipper Жыл бұрын

Hey Mark, great effort and great video!!! THX

@mehowcreate5832 Жыл бұрын

Great video Mark. Now after you tried this shoes I can only imagine you trying Jump Stilts and learning running in them. Those would be very quick

@THE-GREAT-ESCAPE Жыл бұрын

Sprinting to the finish lol 😂 love it. ❤🎉

@EBoone503 11 ай бұрын

super shoes def help, just my experience, and I'm a slow runner too. Great video, as usual!

@ExJapTer 3 ай бұрын

This video was great. Especially since our running experience is practically looking in the mirror, so this was helpful.

@owenrichards5499 Жыл бұрын

Hey Mark! I love your videos... I was wondering if you could do a video about everything you need to know abiht getting into running from techniques, ways to build up endurance and equipment needed

@user-yb2tp4qf1r 4 ай бұрын

First time on this channel and I have to say, I like this guy!

@PhillipEaton 6 ай бұрын

14 years ago I accidentally bought some Asics Gel Nimbus 11's to replace some cheapo Mizuni's. After about 10,000km (no kidding) in the 11's, I just replaced them with a new pair of Gel Nimbus 25's. The 25's are like running on an inch of bubble wrap, but I immediately dropped 4 or 5 minutes off my regular ~13k 1hr 20 run. I don't remember what the 11s felt like when new, it was as long time ago and I was a beginner, but the 25's feel completely different. I don't think the 25's will last as long as the 11s, they just don't seem as robust. You make great videos, thanks for putting them out there! 👍

@aerobrain2001 Жыл бұрын

To be honest, even at slower paces they help. I’m a 23mm 5k, 50mim 10k runner and they definitely helped me. But totally agree you need a neutral gait and don’t want a twisty course! Longevity wise, mine have about 500km on them now. They’ve lost the “snap” so not getting the speed from them, but I’ve been amazed how well the cushioning has lasted (I’m 97kg). I’d say they kept the racy feel for about 200km

@peterkeen3123 Жыл бұрын

Brought a pair of these a few weeks ago and finally get them out today at ParkRun. Must admit I did use you as a pacemaker and smashed my pb!

@niallkennedy23 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video Mark!

@evanjohn503 Жыл бұрын

I think some of the advertising blurb used was '+4' which meant the shoe should give you 4% PB improvements, but people were getting much more than that . I think its a good idea to use them for racing only, it similar to a track runner who uses trainers and then spikes for racing. Good luck for the season

@brendonsmith5029 Жыл бұрын

Great form, you were looking good in the last km. Good luck for the next race.

@imnear214 Жыл бұрын

First of all, thanks for all the great content ! youre a big part of why ive started to go from a pure gymrat to beeing on my journey to really become fit! Ive just started running a month ago ( didnt run for like 10 years beforehand), in the same Puma deviate Nitros from hyrox (where i got them :D ), and im now down to ~5:10 min/k on a 10k. tho im overall fit (5-6 gymsessions /week for 4+ years ). Even tho i see what you mean, since these pumas really punish me if i dont stride parallel and so on since im kinda heavy (80kg / 5'7) , for technique - nerds i think its not even a bad idea to start in these shoes, you just have to really run mindful.

@MarkLewisfitness Жыл бұрын

you are right - prob for a lot of folk is once tired they forget everything 😂

@RobertBurton-sb2jm Жыл бұрын

Great video Mark. As someone who’s 5k time is remarkably similar to yours, I recently bought ASICS metaspeed edge purely as I couldn’t bring myself to wear the Nikes. I attended a deliberately flat park run and literally overnight shaved well over a minute off that time. Although you’re correct. The feeling of having to perform simply because you’re wearing shoes like that probably helps.

@MarkLewisfitness Жыл бұрын

I have metaspeed for my Parkrun, as the Nike is not stable enough on a twisty course.

@doramusielak1642 Ай бұрын

Just quick note, this is exactly how I imagine when I am running (the bike metaphor), but I never thought someone would be the same in that, I gotta say I was fairly suprised as you explained it the same way as I think about that :D

@grainge812 2 ай бұрын

7:53 "there's a limit to the pounding i can take" might be one of the biggest pause moments I've heard

@OmahaTonyG Жыл бұрын

I bought the Hoka Rocket X2 and they worked great for me (93 kg) during a half marathon. Two weeks later I tried them during a full marathon and they were fine until about mile 16 when my feet started hurting. I powered through and completed it but my thought was that the cushioning wasn’t great for longer distances.

@tezster0 Жыл бұрын

I splurged on a pair of carbon-plated racing shoes a few months ago and can relate to a lot of your thoughts. In broad strokes, these types of shoes are meant primarily for racing or speed-work, and also work best on relatively straight and flat roads under ideal (weather) conditions. It definitely helps to have good running form to begin with. As you've mentioned, stability isn't the greatest, so they don't work well in technical courses. Having said all that, the Alphafly's are at the "extreme" end of the spectrum in terms of a fast racing shoe, there are other brands that have engineered a more balanced carbon-plated shoe that can be used as a daily trainer (if you can afford it!)

@marcindabrowski1 Жыл бұрын

Super-shoes do work. And the longer the distance the better, on the marathon course it's incredible to have fresh legs after 30+ km because of how spongy the foam is. The carbon plate and the rolling form factor are great on their own but in my opinion it would be great if they would only allow to compensate for that sponginess, so you don't feel like running in a pudding. And the fresh legs will do the job of smashing PR anyways. My Adios Pro 3 gave me 2:55:45, just so you know what level of fitness I'm talking about.

@vento2175 Жыл бұрын

great video. I made the experience that the carbon runners make an even bigger difference for not so advanced runners. It comes down to what style of shoe you choose to maybe compensate for not as great of a running technique. There are quiet some examples with a better outsole with more stable contact surface (e.g. Asics Metaspeed sky+, Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 and so on). The crazy outsole ones like vaporfly or mizuno rebellion pro elite what so ever are not for everyone and require a lot better technique. I wear them exclusive on race day and race pace training sessions. When i tried them on for the first time they instantly made my min/km go down significantly + having a lower heart rate at the same pace compared to non carbon racers. :)

@David-bs1of Жыл бұрын

Just found out about your channel and I absolutely love your videos. Definitely earned my sub. Love from South Africa❤️‍🔥🇿🇦

@MarkLewisfitness Жыл бұрын

love SA! I have some videos of traveling there way back in my KZfaq catalouge!

@nilanjanmukherjee1209 21 күн бұрын

Good explanation sir... quite impressed

@Teddy_J Жыл бұрын

The Alphafly is my favorite shoe for the marathon, and I definitely don't have perfect running form. So, that is not a requirement. These shoes save my legs on training runs and race day. Enjoy the ride!

@MrRamsayKid 5 ай бұрын

"A" for the jokes and banter. Excellent execution. Thoroughly enjoyed this random video. Big up.

@jean-claudemorgan8063 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mark great video as always! How often do you reccommend changing running shoes?

@kristoffersandberg5843 Жыл бұрын

Awesome clip! Best regards from Sweden 🇸🇪

@UzzyT. Жыл бұрын

I’ve found Nikes running shoes interesting for years, this is the best video I’ve seen about them.

@phxelias8397 Жыл бұрын

Your video's are funny and educational. Love it.

@MarkLewisfitness Жыл бұрын

You had me at funny 😁👍🏼

@rennenstal Жыл бұрын

You’re a great story teller.😊

@dougmarbourg1208 Жыл бұрын

Well done Mark! Love the Nike! That said I’m always amazed at how self-conscious the British are about their gear and how other people will see them in it/on it. GCN and TCN all worry about how other people think their hard earned kits look.

@MarkLewisfitness Жыл бұрын

It’s that classy, British reserve 😂

@smoothisfast6644 11 ай бұрын

I’m 150 pounds and got 150 miles before the sponge heel tore. That may have to do with a lot of cobblestone running that I do. I have superglued them and they still seem to work well 10 miles in. Everything else you said about the trampoline feel is correct for me.

@sxhrgvs Жыл бұрын

Really interesting video. Liked the candid moment in the car.

@jeremyheng84 Жыл бұрын

That bit at 5:47 shows something I never realised - you have phenomenal running form!

@motorcitycobra2009 Жыл бұрын

I’m 5’10, 95kg, decent powerlifter but very average runner (too heavy, should be about 85kg 😳). Have to say these were game changers. I do most of my runs in the Air Zoom tempo next% with the composite plate which took significant amounts of time off my previous runs in my Nike free 4.0 Flyknit which are minimalist shoes. I have a pair of both the Alphafly’s and the Vaporfly’s (the latter are slightly lighter by about 35g) and they are both even better again. Worth shopping around, I got the Alphafly’s from Keller sport for £143 but they’ve gone under it seems (not surprising at that price😂) and maybe £40 off the Vaporfly’s but they are a mental price. I’ve 200km in the Alphafly’s at 95kg+ (mainly zone 2 admittedly) and they feel just as fresh as the day I first wore them. I think even big guys should get 200 miles out of them minimal and lots of people online attest to as much. Oh, they do feel absolutely mental the first time you run I them, like little trampolines 😂

@honorarymancunian7433 Жыл бұрын

I'm a natural mid-foot runner, but after a while my shins hurt and force me onto my toes. I've noticed with these shoes that they allow me to stay mid-foot for far longer.

@brademmastevens4203 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mark thanks for the vids, I like the humour! Can I ask some advice? I’m new to running and wearing ASICS nimbus 24 and tried hoka. I really like your vids on altra, zero drop. I’m doing about 20 km a week with tempo and slow long runs (after watching how you recommend them). I’m training for a half marathon and thinking of doing some ultra runs. Can you recommend what altra to start with? I’m thinking paradigm 6, tempo or torin? I don’t have a local shop to try on so any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

@TheBongobeater Жыл бұрын

Regardless of the shoes, the analogy of running technique being like riding a bike has really helped me. I won’t be spending £300 on any shoes, but running with better technique, just by thinking about how my foot hits the floor, is already giving me less knee pain. Thanks Mark. 👍

@ramblingimbecile2295 Жыл бұрын

There are now a lot of good cheaper alternatives if you are looking for a carbon plated race shoe.

@barefootbeachrunner9498 8 ай бұрын

Im the same Excellent description on running technique I started running barefoot on the beach about 4 years ago and over the course of about a year I smashed all my pb's including my 1/2 marathon time from 1:57 down to 1:42 My 10k from 52 down to 47 And my 5k from 25 down to 22 No more heel striking and much more efficient

@gmaxsfoodfitness3035 7 ай бұрын

@@barefootbeachrunner9498 Yup that's what running naturally can do. Starting running barefoot on grass 3.5 years ago and these days I wear my Vibram 5 finger trail running shoes and can easily run on concrete and asphalt with no pain and good form. I used to run on my toes a lot (too many years running in basketball shoes) and that started to cause Achilles pain but that went away as I learned to land on the balls of my feet. Happy running.

@barefootbeachrunner9498 7 ай бұрын

@@gmaxsfoodfitness3035 😊👍🏃‍♂️

@roimarionuy5417 6 ай бұрын

fax.

@bedcurt Жыл бұрын

Great video, i sort of retired after a half marathon in feb as struggle to get foot of the ground (2 ruptured achilles havent helped) but always wear super cushioned shoes and run on the edge of the shoe poorly, maybe I need to look at natural running shoes with no heel

@hayke02 Жыл бұрын

I'm a big unit (6 foot, 95 kg, I've been as low as 87 kg, but this year I've been well above my target/best weight), and I swapped to Asics Metaspeed Sky+'s for this year's Manchester marathon (and associated training). I immediately saw an approximate 20 secs improvement on my km pace, and my half marathon times were comparable to when I was much lighter. But just like the Nike, the price/distance equation (£225/500km) is much worse than for, say, Gel Kayanos (my usual shoe). So with that in mind I only use the Metaspeeds for long runs at the weekend, and use Gel Kayanos for my shorter midweek runs.

@IainThacker Жыл бұрын

It's not a bad idea to do some of your fast sessions in the carbon shoes. Because the shoes respond differently to 'normal' shoes they expose your body to different forces than a traditional shoe irrespective of drop or stack height. This would be experienced as DOMS in exposed muscles and, in the worst case, injury to things like the Achilles. I was using mine only for races but have started to use them on intervals every few weeks as I'm somewhat prone to Achilles issues.

@GavinWren Жыл бұрын

Great video Mark and also a realllly good reminder that 'feeling good' isn't a predictor of a good workout, even when we're feeling rough as a badgers arse, we can still put in a strong performance

@9yh779ho Жыл бұрын

i did not expect that 41 mins. AMAZING!

@brettdorman Жыл бұрын

Been a fan of your videos for a while, was a nice surprise to see you at the race! You are a lot taller in real life that you look in the videos, ha ha.

@MarkLewisfitness Жыл бұрын

I get that a lot. 😂.

@aarondjinn Ай бұрын

Your content is king bro🤣

@GTE_Channel Жыл бұрын

I do love Altra's. All my previous injuries disappeared over night switching to Altra and more minimalist shoes (which I don't use much any more). No reason to go back for me.