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Technological advances in elite marathon performance.

Jonathon W Senefeld¹, Michael H Haischer^2,3, Andrew M Jones⁴

¹Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.

Journal of Applied Physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985)

|May 13, 2021

Summary

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New running shoe technology significantly improves marathon times for elite athletes. These advanced shoes, particularly for female runners, offer a competitive edge, impacting race results and records.

Keywords:

endurance performance performance prediction running economy sex differences

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Area of Science:

Sports Science
Biomechanics
Athletic Performance

Background:

Technological advancements in running shoes have sparked debate regarding their impact on performance.
Concerns exist about potential unfair competitive advantages conferred by new footwear technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the performance-enhancing effects of technologically advanced marathon racing shoes.
To analyze marathon finishing times in relation to the introduction of new Nike shoe models.

Main Methods:

Analysis of finishing times and footwear data for elite male and female marathon runners in World Marathon Majors (2010s).
Comparison of performances using 'neoteric Nikes' versus other racing shoes.
Within-runner analysis of performance changes before and after adopting new shoe models.

Main Results:

Marathon finishing times were significantly faster for runners wearing neoteric Nikes.
Males: 2.0% or 2.8 min faster; Females: 2.6% or 4.3 min faster.
Within-runner analysis showed performance improvements, with a greater effect observed in females.

Conclusions:

Technological advancements in marathon racing shoes substantially enhance world-class athlete performance.
These findings suggest footwear technology contributes to improved marathon times and record-breaking performances.
Highlights the importance of sports analytics and has implications for footwear regulations in competition.