Chapter
The History of the Carbon Fiber Plate
46:02 - 52:33 (06:31)
Nike did not invent the carbon fiber plate in the shoes that have been breaking running records lately. The idea stemmed from a high jump shoe about 40-50 years ago, and the arguments for the technology need to be compared with other developments in the space.
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Ryan Hall's criticism of the spring shoes is questionable as it may stem from an imperfect understanding of their technology.
46:02 - 47:48 (01:46)
Summary
Ryan Hall's criticism of the spring shoes is questionable as it may stem from an imperfect understanding of their technology. However, it is clear that according to IAAF rules, runners cannot use shoes that are not available to everyone, although Sarah Hall has stated that her prototypes do not have a carbon fiber plate.
ChapterThe History of the Carbon Fiber Plate
Episode#113 - Alex Hutchinson - Analysing Eliud Kipchoge’s Sub-2 Hour Marathon
PodcastModern Wisdom
The carbon fiber plate used in athletic shoes was not invented by Nike, but their use of it has caused controversy and accusations of self-interest.
47:48 - 50:06 (02:18)
Summary
The carbon fiber plate used in athletic shoes was not invented by Nike, but their use of it has caused controversy and accusations of self-interest. Some argue that the criticism of the plate technology is unfounded and that advancements in other technologies would also be celebrated.
ChapterThe History of the Carbon Fiber Plate
Episode#113 - Alex Hutchinson - Analysing Eliud Kipchoge’s Sub-2 Hour Marathon
PodcastModern Wisdom
The British Journal of Sports Medicine has proposed regulation on the thickness of shoe soles to prevent athletes from wearing excessively thick and disconnected shoes that alter running mechanics and gait.
50:06 - 52:33 (02:27)
Summary
The British Journal of Sports Medicine has proposed regulation on the thickness of shoe soles to prevent athletes from wearing excessively thick and disconnected shoes that alter running mechanics and gait.