Can Super Shoes Make ANYONE Faster? | Carbon Plate Shoe 5km Test
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- čas přidán 17. 05. 2024
- We’ve been wondering - how much does a carbon plate affect your 5k time? Well we’ve assembled 3 runners from our community along with presenter Tom to see just how much faster a super shoe can make you.
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What’s in this video?
00:00:00 - The Impact of Carbon Plate Shoes on Runners' Performance
00:00:47 - Different Running Styles
00:01:35 - Tactics for a 5K race and running with carbon plated shoes
00:02:22 - The Price Tag and Performance Gains of Carbon Plate Shoes
00:03:13- Excitement for the Carbon Plates Experiment
00:04:15 - Testing the performance of carbon-plated shoes
00:05:05 - Comfortable and Consistent Running Experience
00:05:55 - Comfort and bounce in the shoes
00:06:47 - The Effectiveness of Carbon Plate
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Tom is my spirit animal. That is my exact strategy
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I love the pace of the runners in this video. There first run is so relatable, where i was (around 30) where i am now (just sub 25) and where i wanna be (around 20)
Glad you liked it! We made sure to cover a range of runners 🙌🏻
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I’ve rapidly become the world’s slowest runner, though I am now over 70 (loads of competition in 70+ category!). Earlier this year I bought a pair of Hoka Carbon, which I got at half price through my private health insurance. I love them! On the downside they’re harder to put on due to elasticated tongue, and they were initially strange in non running activities, such as gym cross trainer. However, they have two huge benefits. One, running down hill is much more comfortable and confidence inspiring. Two, and probably connected with the first, is that the carbon plate acts as a very subtle cushion assistance, which I assume is what is providing the extra assistance. To be fair I can’t sense myself going any quicker, but I do seem to average better times so probably they are helping.
As regards distance I’ve used them from 5k park runs to most recently the Málaga half marathon. The latter was the most comfortable half I’ve run in 3-4 years.
I love the diversity of the runners in this video, in styles and speed! I just started running again since september and training to do a sub 28-minute 5k next month and then a 10 mile race in april. Carbon shoes would come in handy for both races!
I signed up to do my first ever marathon last week, so I'd use them to do that. I only started running for the first time in my life in August this year at age 29 and I have been binge watching all the Running channel videos! Thanks for your tips and motivation guys! ❤️
I’ve used a nylon plated shoe for a 5k and a marathon - I honestly didn’t see too much difference for the 5k, but over the marathon it felt like it made a huge difference. I’m seriously considering upgrading to a full carbon plated shoe for next year’s marathons.
Liked and subscribed, i love that this channel caters to all different types of runners, from the sub 20 5ks, to first 5ks all the way through to marathons. For me, I'd probably use the shoes for 5k all out runs and maybe in tackling my first marathon. Keep up the great work!
Currently building up to my first half marathon and recently discovered the channel. Finding it very inspiring and just did my first park run yesterday. Liked and happy to subscribe. Would love to wear these for the Hereford Half.
I've used Nike vaporfly 2% in 5km half and full marathon. Only using them in races, find they just help push you along better. I really find my legs the next day are never as heavy after using carbon plated shoes,much quicker recovery
Interesting experiment. I anticipated they would all improve their times and they all did fantastic! I would use the KD900X for half marathon and below races and big training efforts!
Great video as always :) ! I'm currently running a bit casually so that I can start marathon training in January to be in peak form for a marathon PB in April!
What a great result! 🤩 I am training for my first marathon next year and I would love to see how these shoes could ramp up my training and ultimately my marathon goal time! Inspired as always. 😊
I started running 8 weeks back. Ran my first 5K in 42:24 in October end. I know it's pretty slow for someone jn their mid 20s, but I know I did my best. Aiming for a 10k in April 2024. Will definitely use the carbon plated shoes for that.
It is not about pace, it is just about running. Keep going, you are amazing!
With right intensity comes the right velocity. Keep on training!
You're out there and running, that's the main thing. Keep at it 👍
It’s April. Did you run you 10K?
That´s excellent m8! And it's not slow, it's your PB, and it's your mission to improve it! I started running whilst all my mates started mountain biking (couldn't afford a bike), and I was recovering from a major slipped disk (still am)... Hate it and love it at the same time, but the best part is to see those incremental improvements to my physique and time! We each have our own mountains to climb :)
I would use those trainers for my first marathon in April 2024. Already on cheaper shoes from Decathlon. They make great stuff, for small budget. Love it!
Nice vid! Love Tom! I'd use the shoes in training for my half marathon in the spring :)
This shoe seems so balanced from all the reviews I saw! I‘d use them to train for and run my first 10k early next year! Great video!
Just started running a few weeks ago, signed up for a half marathon in April. Already have my 5k down from 32 mins on my first run to 27 on my most recent, still have a lot of progress left to get without carbon plates but would love to speed through when I get to the half marathon 🏃🚀
Well done to all. It shows it makes a difference. I want to set a new PB for 10k next year and go under 2 hours for the first time for a half...so I would use it for the half I think
Great that you included a variety of paces in there. I’m still managing to improve my 5k and 10k times with consistency. But it would be tempting to use them for my first half marathon next year 👌
Great video I loved the range of runners. Never tried carbon shoes before but I would love to try them in my next marathon.
For the last 10 weeks I've been training hard. Every now and then I do a 5km park run to gauge my fitness and I typically shave off 10 seconds per week. A few weeks ago I did 18:50 in my Mach 5's, which was already a 30 second (recent) PB. I purchased and wore Vaporfly Next% 3's last weekend and managed a PB of 18:15, knocking 35 seconds off in two weeks! It felt unreal and I could really feel a spring in each step.
This weekend I'm doing a 10km race in them. My current PB is 41:32 in my Mach 5's. I'll update this when I get my new time!
good lunch champ ,hope u smash it
@skobodabaws8946 cheers mate! Not long back, managed 40:14 which is insane, but 1km of the route was on mud/grass which robbed me of sub-40. Now own a pair of formerly white vaporflys! 😂
I think they definitely do make a difference especially in the longer distances. In a 5k the gains are more marginal. I’ve PB’d in both a 10 mile and a marathon in the last few months in pair of Nike Vaporfly 2. They do definitely feel faster and your legs don’t seem to fatigue as much in them. It’s a combination of, not just the plate, but all the foam that they’ve got.
Thank you for this video, I think this helps me find a good shoes in the future. I will look for now for carbon plated shoes
I love that you show so may different types of runners! Makes it so much more relatable!
I would use the shoes for a fast 10K race. I've never actually raced a 10k, as my focus has been on the half and (completing a) full marathon. But just signed up to a 10K in the spring with one of my best friends. Hoping for a fast (for me) time 🤞🏼🥳
At the start I predicted 20 seconds savings over 5k so to a certain extent I was a little sceptical but pleased to see that it actually improves all levels of runners. I'd probably use carbon shoes for a 10k but then throw them in for one or two 5ks as part of the training plan just to be nosey and to see the difference
I think it's easier/better for me to improve my timing from 29 min 5k to a 25 min 5k by training over a few weeks/months than with a fancy shoe tech. I think I would go for the plated shoes only if I was trying to push into the sub 20-min range.
Of course training is the most important, kinda stating the obvious here. Carbon plates won't make you shave of 4 min, only training will. That being said, these shoes can help all runners (not only sub 20) not only be quicker but also be more confident and have a quicker recovery after a race.
I definitely agree that training trumps tech, but it’s not a binary choice. You can buy fancy shoes AND train hard.
I am trying to push sub 20 in the 5k, worth it???
Some improvement is that🎉🎉. I'd use them for my first Leeds marathan next may. Great video as always team
Next year for me it’s year of the PB!! I’d start with 5k and go upwards and onwards from there. Keep up the hard work, loving the podcast, videos and content! Looking forward to seeing you at the national running show again 💪
Congrats to all three runners, all of them made improvements with the shoes, so they seem to be working - placebo or not haha. I'm currently training for a sub 1 hour 10k, so I would definitely use them towards that to try and eventually break that barrier.🏃♂
Great video! Never tried carbon plate shoes. Would definitely use them during my training for my first half marathon next year. Keep up with your great work.
I always enjoy the challenge videos!! Tom inspires me to push through when I’m tired. 🙌🏼
I would use these for a series of spring runs coming up. A 5 miler, 8.1 miler, and 10 miler that I’m doing to build up to my second ever half-marathon. I’m hoping to shave my time down from 2:34:40 to somewhere between 2:15 and 2:30… pretty aggressive but I’m working hard on it!!
I’m running the london Marathon next year, my first marathon!! I’m terrified but excited, I’d use these shoes for that. Love the channel and love this video 💛💪🏼
Nice video! Like that you did the tests a week apart. I'd use the shoes for racing half marathon distance, specifically for Barcelona in February!
I'm training for my first marathon in the spring. I'd definitely use these for the marathon distance. The benefits seem like they would compound!
That’s amazing results in one week! I very much use toms tactics….just try and get to the end!! Just signed up for my first half marathon in April on the road but just use my trail shoes in the parks at the moment so would use these for the half and training! ❤
Completed my first marathon a few weeks back and had a great experience running 4:57 in “regular” shoes. I would love to give the KD900X’s a go to hopefully improve to a sub 4 marathon next year! Great video 🔥
Really nice variety of runners and times! I hope to be strapping on a pair for a 5 mile race in January
Great Video! I would use the KD900X for the upcoming events (5k and my first half marathon) in may next year.
Loved this video. I’m trying to get a sub 25 park run. Getting closer but really want to do this before the end of the year. Finally faster than before having kids and want to end the year with a PB 🎉
Love your videos! Im definately around Toms pace😀 only been running for one year, would use these for my weekly parkruns and to replace my 3 year old nikes! Goal next year is to do a 10k!
Great video! I’d use them for my first marathon in April.
Good video idea. It was interesting and informative. I would use the shoes for a marathon. I have done many half’s, but planning my first full marathon in a few months
Love Tom's switch from behind the camera to presenting.
Aiming for another go at Wilmslow Half Marathon next year and definitely considering carbon plated shoes. Intrigued at how they aid with recovery afterwards as I always feel pretty beaten up after running on the road (mostly fell & trails for me, but fun to give the road a go some times).
Tom you're amazing! Definitely my level of planning for road running 🤣!
Really glad I found this channel! I think for me I would want a carbon plate for my first marathon coming up this February, but who am I kidding? I’d rock them for any race, any distance just for that confidence boost.
Very positive comments from the 3 runners about the Kiprun carbon-plated shoe. I'd like to give them a go in a half marathon this December. I think they would help me maintain pace when I'm tiring towards the end of a race.
I’m training for my first marathon (Manchester in April) so I’d use the trainers for that 😊 great video as always!!
Cool video. For me, I would use a pair of carbon plated shoes mainly for half marathons. Short enough that I can have the feeling of running fast but also long enough that I could shave of substantial time.
Absolutely great video. I liked it. I'm 15 and I completed my first half marathon in february this yr and I would probably use the shoes for half marathon distances and above.
That was really interesting! So good that all 3 of your awesome runners made gains!
I'm mostly a trail runner (even my local parkrun is a trail course). But I do a lot of training runs on the road...how cool would it be to get out in a pair of carbon shoes?! Fancy! 😉
Great episode!! Ive been on the fence for a while on carbon plated shoes after watching this i may jump off the fence. I would use them for a half marathon early next year and try and beat for first half marathon time of 2hrs and 11mins
Really interesting to see how much difference the carbon plated shoes made. Would love to try them over a 10k!
Awesome vid! I'd love a pair to use on a parkrun PB attempt! Running my first marathon next year as well so I'm curious how much difference they'd make
Great video, as always. From running 5 and 10k distances for a while I have now upped my game to the half marathon. I need all the help I can get, so if carbon fibre even gave me a modest help, I would be over the moon!
Nice video. I would use the shoes in the Farnborough Half in January. If that goes well, I would use for the London marathon next year! (I'm in via the ballot!)
Thanks for the great video, it's good to see Tom again! I'd love a chance to win a pair of these to try to take on my second 1/2 marathon next year. Maybe one day... a full marathon too! 😬😅
I would use them to run a 10k distance.
As always great video TRC team! Thank you for what you do:)
Loved this video!! Well done to you all 🥳 i would use them for my 10KM runs 😍
Great video i'd love to get those type of gains but the price point is so high might have to be a xmas prezzie unless i win the comp!!
Hi well done all three of you. You've all put confidence in the plates for the second rum. run carbons plates over 5k and 10 k maybe go to nylon plates for half marathon distance..ive currently got some nylons and ran a forest 10k race in them. It would have interesting to see how different carbons would have tackled that terrain. Love these videos.
Great vid! If I win the shoes I’d wear them for my first half-marathon, which I’ll be running next fall shortly after my 60th birthday!
Interesting video! I’m thinking about a pair for my first marathon (London!) in April
I have fallen in love with half marathons but would love to try for my first full next year. I think I would definitely use them for a half marathon though at the moment.
I would use the Kipruns for many tempo runs, fartleks and track workouts. I am aiming for a huge goal in Track and need a pair just like this!! Awesome to see how it may affect times and what it feels like, great vid!
I have the same strategy as Tom. 😂This is really interesting. I'd love to try these for marathon training and London next year!
I'd use them as a 'daily' at parkrun for sure, but if I won I'd have to take them first for a celebratory thank you run around Victoria Park - probably 10K in race mode. 👍
Having just finished my first half marathon and currently training for my second these sound like the perfect addition to help me beat my previous PB 😉😉
Great video. I would use for my half marathons .
Definitely would try them for a 10k, very intrigued by these types of shoes. I've been running for 7 years now and this year I've smashed all my previous PBs, now it would be interesting to see how far I could go with a different type of shoe
Great video, I’d love to try these shoes as I get back running after a dramatic fall on a run in August that saw me taken to A&E with multiple injuries including two broken fingers, a black eye and a split open knee. I’m easing back in, and getting my confidence back through couch to 5k (and lots of Running Channel videos) and hoping to work towards a Parkrun PB at the end of the year so would love some new trainers to make me a teeny bit faster (or to feel faster at least!)
Love my carbon plated shoes! Would use these for the 10km-21km distancer! Keep up the great videos!
I would use the shoes for my very first marathon in April 2024. Love the channel ❤
I love Tom’s comment about the confidence it gave him. Racing is not just how good you feel physically but has a mental aspect, too. If these made me feel faster perhaps I would go faster. I think these would be ideal for me to chase a 10k PB!
Training for my first ever marathon so these would be awesome 🙏🏻
I'd be tempted to them a go when I do my first backyard ultra next year. The aim is for 24 loops but will be going for as long as I can!
These look good! Never used a carbon plated shoe before, but would love to try them for a 10k PB attempt!
I would definitely give these shoes a try for my next half marathon! Will probably even try a few park runs with them.
As someone who has had foot issues during longer runs, a plated shoe has been a game changer. I made the change after a painful 10 miler.
For me, it’s the difference between running long and ending up with foot pain, or running long with shorter recovery time and no foot pain.
I researched what shoes would work for me as a heavier runner. I didn’t break the bank, and now have two shoes that work brilliantly for me and exceed my expectations. I’ve completed two 10Ks, a 10-miler and half marathon without feeling traumatised and with numb toes.
Im training for my first marathon in april, would deffo use these for this!
Nice run! Kudos to the runners. I would use them for several triathlons in olympic and middle distance. Probably also a marathon at the end of the season (perhaps Berlin with some luck 😅)… aiming for sub 3h
I’m planning to run my first marathon for my 40th birthday next year 🎉🏃🏼♀️🎉
I’d love to try these shoes for that or my 4th annual 1/2 marathon next year. I expect they would be helpful for my legs in the longer distance but would be interesting to see what improvement could be seen or felt in the familiar 1/2 marathon distance.
Thanks for the great content!
I'm training for my first half marathon and would love to try a shoe like this one to see if it makes a difference for me too. I'm a similar speed to Tom so this video was great to see!
I guess I‘d use them for my upcoming first ever marathon in March 😍
Impressive- great that all 3 improved. I'd use them for all types of road races. Definitely not trails though- would be interesting to see how they perform in muddy conditions.
I will try it for 10 k race absolutely
Great video
New knowledge every day
Love to try these for my upcoming half marathon in January
Definitely be used as part of my marathon training for May 2024 Edinburgh 👏
I started running in January with one goal in mind, to run my city's marathon next year. Those KD900X would be perfect just perfect for that 😁
I'd wear the kd900x for the Lisbon Half in March, which will be my first overseas race. Super excited
I'd use them for speed work as I'm trying to get back into running... racing will have to wait for a while 😅 All your videos have kept me motivated! So thank you!
I'd wear them for half marathon distance. I'm a mom of twin 3 yr olds and started trying to run a little after they were born, but kept getting injured. I found this channel and how to run properly and now I'm about to run my first half marathon! Thanks for all the content.
I would use them for 5k 10k and 1/2 marathon. They are the 3 distances I run regularly in races
I started running in August this year ^^
Now I've already done 2 5K races and I'm training for a 10K race that is a tradition in Portugal the "São Silvestre" which happens on the 30th of December, in the night, in the middle of Lisbon, welcoming the new year! IDK if you would send the shoes to Portugal but I would certainly put them to good use at that race and in the many I'm going to attend next year :D
Anyway, thanks so much for the channel that keeps me motivated and in particular to Tom whos' efforts and accomplishments are so relatable and inspiring!
I really started to fall in love with the 10k distance preparing for my last half marathon. I'd love to get a before and after with some carbon plated shoes!
these videos make me miss running in London parks before moving 45 min out on the train! I'm doing my base training for London marathon so would use the shoes for that race!
I would use the carbon plated shoes to run a half marathon as I feel that the difference that was seen over the 3 runners 5kms will be more pronounced over the half marathon distance. I would love a pair of those shoes ❤
Interesting to see the difference, and I assume they would be more helpful over longer distances. I've just done my first half and, having said never again, would be tempted to do another with carbon plate shoes. Thanks Tom, always inspiring - I also try not to die when I run 😂
So proud of the runners for improving their times! 🎉
I’m training for a 5k right now and I’ve never bought any kind of running shoes. Recently I started running exclusively on cobblestone so I’m tempted to get shoes (maybe even carbon plated shoes) that offer some much needed stability.
Most carbon plated shoes are not very stable. They are built for speed but can cause some rolling. There are stability shoes that might help you though
Very nice (almost) scientific experiment! I would love to try the shoes for my half marathon training 😊
Never ran in carbon plate. But have always wanted to.I’d use my new pair in a half marathon. My favourite distance to run
In the process of training for my first marathon in March. Would love to use these!