NIKE ALPHAFLY 2, the new king of MARATHON RACING SHOES ! - Ben Is Running

Intro: This is a quick summary of NIKE ALPHAFLY 2, the new king of MARATHON RACING SHOES! from Ben Is Running. 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 AlphaFly 2 adds a wider, more stable heel platform and extra padding around the lacing for a secure lockdown.
• Energy return feels similar to the original but a bit firmer, giving a solid spring‑back on 10K‑pace efforts.
• New rubberized outsole improves corner grip and rear‑foot durability, though the very back rubber may wear faster.
• Comfort is high, but the high‑arch foam can still irritate the arch on longer runs.

Workout Example:

• Threshold session – 3 × 10 min at roughly your 10K race pace (around 3:07 / km if you run a 30 min 10K). Ben logged 3:07 / km for two reps and 3:09 / km for the third.
• Warm‑up 10 min easy, then each 10‑minute block at steady, “comfortably hard” effort (just below lactate threshold). Cool‑down 10 min easy.

Closing Note: Grab your AlphaFly 2 (or any shoe you love) and hit that 3×10 min threshold run today—tweak the paces in the Pacing app to match your own speed. Have fun, and keep an eye on that arch comfort. You’ll feel stronger and faster in no time! 🚀

References

• NIKE ALPHAFLY 2, the new king of MARATHON RACING SHOES ! - YouTube (YouTube Video)

Workout - AlphaFly Threshold Test

• 10min @ 6'30''/km
• 3 lots of:
  • 10min @ 5'00''/km
  • 2min rest
• 10min @ 6'30''/km

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