NIKE AIR ZOOM ALPHAFLY NEXT% | First Impressions and First Run | Run4Adventure - Run4Adventure

Aug 13, 2025

This is a quick summary of NIKE AIR ZOOM ALPHAFLY NEXT% | First Impressions and First Run from Run4Adventure. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking down the key takeaways and the workout so you can try it today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points:

The Alphafly Next% is marketed as a speed‑focused shoe, not a daily‑training shoe.
Roy runs a short warm‑up, then tackles three hard‑effort 1‑mile repeats with brief jog recoveries to gauge the shoe’s responsiveness. This type of session is a powerful way to build speed, and you can learn more about the science behind it by Mastering Interval Training.
The shoe feels extremely springy thanks to ZoomX foam and Air Zoom pods, giving a noticeable “bounce” and energy return.
Practical tip: Reserve a shoe like this for your fast-paced sessions. It’s ideal for workouts targeting your 5K or 10K race pace. For specific training plans and pace strategies, check out our guides to Mastering 5K Speed and Mastering the 10K.

Workout Example:

2‑mile easy warm‑up – jog at a comfortable pace to loosen up.
3 × 1‑mile repeats – run each mile hard, aiming for your 5K-race pace or a pace you can hold for ~6‑8 min per mile. This is a foundational workout for anyone looking to improve their race times, and you can find more approaches in our guide on Mastering 5K Speed: Proven Interval Strategies to Cut Minutes off Your Time. After each mile, jog 1.5 minutes to recover before the next repeat.
Cool‑down – 1‑mile easy jog or walk to finish. Adjust the paces to match your current fitness; the structure works for any distance‑based speed session.

Closing Note: Grab your own pair of shoes (or the Alphafly if you have it) and try this quick speed session today – and feel free to customize the paces in the Pacing app to suit your training goals. Enjoy the run and keep an eye on the full Run4Adventure video for more insights