CRAFT Kype Pro M Carbon Fiber Plate Racing Shoe: Threshold Test @ 5:28/MILE in Denver Colorado - Seth James DeMoor

Intro: This is a quick summary of “CRAFT Kype Pro M Carbon Fiber Plate Racing Shoe: Threshold Test @ 5:28/MILE in Denver Colorado” from Seth James DeMoor. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points:

• The run is a threshold test aimed at holding roughly 5:15‑5:20 / mile (the author calls it a 5:28 / mile target) on altitude‑adjusted Denver terrain.
• When the effort starts to feel un‑productive, the runner “pivots”—stopping the workout early to protect the legs.
• Post‑run recovery (foam‑rolling, sauna, easy runs) is emphasized to keep the legs happy during a taper week.
• The CRAFT Kype Pro M shoe feels tall and stiff, best for road races with fewer sharp turns; a half‑size down may improve fit.

Workout Example:

1. Warm‑up 1 mi easy (≈ 1 min / mi slower than race pace).
2. Threshold effort – run 10 mi at 5:15‑5:20 / mile (or, if you prefer intervals, do 10 × 1 mi at the same pace with a 2‑minute easy jog between each mile).
3. Cool‑down 1 mi easy.
4. If you notice excessive fatigue around mile 4‑5, pivot – stop the run, log the effort, and focus on recovery instead of forcing the full distance.

Practical Tips:

• Use a bag‑drop (place a bag 10 mi from the start) to avoid jogging back and keep mileage low on taper weeks.
• Track your threshold pace in the Pacing app and adjust for altitude (you may allow a few seconds slower).
• After the run, spend 5‑10 min foam‑rolling, hit the sauna or hot tub, and get quality sleep.
• Consider a half‑size smaller shoe if the toe box feels tight; the shoe’s carbon plate provides a firm, propulsive feel.

Closing Note: Try this threshold test (or the 10 × 1 mi version) today and tweak the paces to match your own fitness in the Pacing app. You’ll get a solid gauge of your lactate‑threshold speed while keeping your legs fresh for upcoming races. Happy running!

References

• CRAFT Kype Pro M Carbon Fiber Plate Racing Shoe: Threshold Test @ 5:28/MILE in Denver Colorado - YouTube (YouTube Video)

Workout - Seth's Threshold Mile Test

• 10min @ 10'00''/mi
• 10 lots of:
  • 0.0mi @ 5'28''/mi
  • 2min rest
• 5min @ 10'00''/mi

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