Race Pace Shoe Tester
Workout - Race Pace Shoe Tester
- 10min @ 9'30''/mi
- 3 lots of:
- 0.0mi @ 7'45''/mi
- 3min 30s rest
- 10min @ 9'30''/mi
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Intro: Here’s what you’ll find in Running Warehouse’s Test Run Race | Head To Head Comparison Of The Best Super Shoes Of 2024: a detailed walkthrough of how different carbon-plate shoes perform in real racing conditions. We’ve distilled the essentials so you can tackle this workout in your own shoes right away—though watching the full video will give you even more insight.
Key Points:
- The test involves three 1-mile repeats on a varied course: a gradual incline at the start, a flat middle section, a 180° turnaround, then a fast descent to the finish.
- Target pace sits somewhere between 10K and half-marathon effort, maintained with a Garmin watch set to Pace Alert mode.
- You’ll see how carbon-plate shoes perform across climbs, straightaways, and descents—and why holding your pace within a few seconds of target matters.
- For your own test: rely on a GPS watch with pace alerts to maintain steady effort. Pay attention to how each shoe responds to hills and flats—this feedback will help you pick the right shoe for race day.
Workout Example:
Workout: 3 × 1‑mile race‑pace repeats (10K‑half‑marathon effort)
Course:
• Start with a gradual hill (increasing steepness)
• Flatten out for the majority of the mile
• 180° turn at the halfway point
• Finish with a fast downhill "bomb"
How to run it:
1. Choose your target pace based on your current 10K or half-marathon fitness level (example: 6:00/mile or 7:00/mile).
2. Keep your watch's **Pace Alert** enabled to catch any drifts beyond ±2 seconds from your goal pace.
3. On the first repeat, concentrate on steady turnover as you climb the hill, then allow the shoe's foam and carbon plate to carry you down the descent.
4. Complete two more miles. With each one, tune into how the shoe responds across the uphill, flat, and downhill portions.
5. Log your mile splits and how the shoe performed—did the cushioning feel punchy on the climb? Was the descent snappy or unstable? These details matter when choosing your race-day shoe.Closing Note: Take this repeat workout for a spin using whichever shoes you’re testing. Adjust the paces to fit your current fitness level in the Pacing app, and find out which carbon plate gives you the edge you need. Go get it! 🚀