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Does running in Vibrams or some other minimalist shoes make you run faster,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]
I have been running for about 20 years,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], mostly 10-21 km over the past few years. This past year I've transitioned into running in Vibrams - in the simplest model I found - and about two month ago I stopped running in "regular" shoes altogether.
typically jog for the first few km,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and then speed up for the last 5.5 km of my run,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], which is done on a flat, paved bike path/pedestrian walkway. I have more than a hundred times for this particular section, and since I started running it in the Vibrams, my average time has dropped dramatically. I'd say that for the past year,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], I've been doing it in 26-30 minutes,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and in the past month from 25-27. Furthermore, in the past my times were all over the place- on a bad day I'd end up jogging it (hence 30 minutes) and on a good day it could be 26. In the Vibrams it feels like I can't really slack off and jog slowly,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], even on days I feel lackluster.
Decreased stride length - many heel strikers become forefoot strikers. This usually allows for more efficient pace because the leg lands under the body's center of gravity. It also means the big muscles are being used for propulsion and the small muscles aren't "braking" from too much overstriding.
Increased cadence means more foot strikes per minute. Without getting into the speed debate (stride length speed vs force generation), increased cadence usually means increased speed in inefficient runners.
So,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], in the end,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], you are probably more efficient and with a better cadence. This can make you faster. BUT,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], accumulated fitness also may be a culprit. The more time you spend running,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the better you usually become at running. Also if you have increased total body fitness say through bouldering and you experienced better spring weather allowing for more consistent running as well as higher quality running,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], well those are all factors too.
The minimalist shoes have probably helped you for a variety of reasons,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]. I caution that many studies show that minimalist shoes have a limiting factor because in time your body adjusts to cushion the landing which reduces elastic recoil which reduces running speed,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]. Maybe try a shoe around a 6mm heel to toe drop that is specially fit for you at a local running store. That will let you get the best of both worlds,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
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