tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post7978867292955943909..comments2024-03-29T07:47:38.538+00:00Comments on Running in Cork, Ireland: NIKE Vaporfly Shoes - Should they be banned???John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-31669110871196157542020-02-10T21:38:47.081+00:002020-02-10T21:38:47.081+00:00I recently purchased a pair...They are v comfortab...I recently purchased a pair...They are v comfortable and definitely help...ran 10k today with very little effort it feels like bouncing off the road..... I am running the cork marathon in june and I will be wearing them..any help over the marathon distance is welcoming <br />AnonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-55389383064152180432020-01-10T19:10:03.344+00:002020-01-10T19:10:03.344+00:00ITS ONLY A SHOE
JonathanITS ONLY A SHOE <br />JonathanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-68193833067810508652020-01-09T16:23:09.618+00:002020-01-09T16:23:09.618+00:00The comment regarding banning from BHAA races due ...The comment regarding banning from BHAA races due to "cheating" is down-right daft. It's not cheating if you are wearing a pair of shoes that are readily available to everyone and anyone.<br />If I won a race wearing a pair of Nike Pegasus and my opponent was wearing a pair of hob-nail boots, is that cheating also? Of course not, you wear whatever is fastest if you are trying to be Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-74470637644535279912020-01-09T12:59:40.853+00:002020-01-09T12:59:40.853+00:00Apart from the performance boost they are a much l...Apart from the performance boost they are a much lighter more comfortable shoe to race in over a standard running shoe...given time and when more affordable these will be 2 a penny.<br />But all this 'controversy'. Its great PR. I doubt Nike ever expected this level of free marketing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-20013188954472397832020-01-09T07:17:29.306+00:002020-01-09T07:17:29.306+00:00Probably won't be able to ban them, but if run...Probably won't be able to ban them, but if runners feel ok wearing them to enhance their performance, so be it.I personally would'nt feel right if i beat someone while wearing them if they had'nt them as well, but that is only my opinion which is probably not shared by too many. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-51027075289890195532020-01-08T00:24:30.238+00:002020-01-08T00:24:30.238+00:00Technology advances in most sports – better tennis...Technology advances in most sports – better tennis rackets, better bikes etc. Generally speaking, in sports like these examples, a better bike or a better racket may help you beat your opponent(s). In running, there are two ways of "winning" – firstly by finishing ahead of your opponent (whether it is to actually get into the top 3 or just finish ahead of the person who always beats youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-46611755053025782002020-01-07T21:33:12.909+00:002020-01-07T21:33:12.909+00:00I wore these shoes for the Dublin marathon, and re...I wore these shoes for the Dublin marathon, and reckon they were worth 2:30 to 3:00 over the distance. <br />It is undeniable that there is a beneficial effect. You need only look at the amount of national and age grade records being broken around the world and times being set in 2019 to realise that there has been a huge step change in performance as a result of these shoes. <br />Ross Tucker Iain O'Callaghannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-65612740665020254922020-01-07T20:27:51.419+00:002020-01-07T20:27:51.419+00:00Where is the evidence that they are only good for ...Where is the evidence that they are only good for 150 Miles? Or is that more marketing wheeze? Manufacturers have always set arbitary mileage limits for their running shoes in the hope that buyers will change them more often and spend more money. Just saying...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-18021671166966032612020-01-07T19:11:26.216+00:002020-01-07T19:11:26.216+00:00Where does one draw the line?
If I can afford a ce...Where does one draw the line?<br />If I can afford a certain diet that can give me the edge on the race track and the majority of the field behind me can't, should I be prevented from eating what I'm eating?<br />If get enough sleep to give my body time to recover from a work out and other people don't.....<br />I could go on. And I will...<br />I think the bigger scandal is paying €Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11726493341791155675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-64316125831333788302020-01-07T18:35:49.574+00:002020-01-07T18:35:49.574+00:00The shoes are good and there's no question the...The shoes are good and there's no question they're a performance enhancer but nobody goes from 32.40/33.15 to 31/30 odd in a 10k race because of a shoe. But wait a minute Conor didn't you...yes hold on I'll get to it. You're talking 25-30 seconds a mile. Let's stop with the utter hyperbole. They're not magic boots, some effort and training is still required. Yes, they&Conor McCauleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11216038673056543253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-72641429281110353792020-01-07T17:29:31.517+00:002020-01-07T17:29:31.517+00:00Agreed. Imagine a scenario where there is an outri...Agreed. Imagine a scenario where there is an outright ban . Research and science will simply find another way.<br />As each year passes , science advances. We cant stand still - whether it is physiologically or in terms of diet , graining or " equipment" i do agree that the shoes are expensive and thus do disadvantage those unable to afford the although this is not relevant at elute Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-9301827131347028782020-01-07T16:25:55.735+00:002020-01-07T16:25:55.735+00:00Can't understand the upraor here. Im sure the ...Can't understand the upraor here. Im sure the billions that Tuned in around the world were delighted to see a sub 2 marathon. The training element still has to be there. If they were only available to a select few then I could understand unfair advantage but they are widely available to all. As for price there are some other brands at comparable prices. maybe 10-20euro cheaper. That's notNiall Bennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00896431743280234014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-66207505792194060812020-01-07T16:05:57.812+00:002020-01-07T16:05:57.812+00:00Competitors in the St. Louis olympic marathon wore...Competitors in the St. Louis olympic marathon wore plimsols. Running Shoes have evolved since then and continue to evolve. Viva la revolution!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-87390743507833140982020-01-07T11:22:37.821+00:002020-01-07T11:22:37.821+00:00Comment left under another post..."Be great i...Comment left under another post...<i>"Be great if bhaa banned these Vapor Nike shoe's from their race's.Would be sending out the right message that any form of cheating won't be tolerated."</i>John Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-52978064175977179512020-01-07T11:20:49.901+00:002020-01-07T11:20:49.901+00:00Comment left under another post..."John the v...Comment left under another post...<i>"John the vapourflys need to be discussed. They are giving an advantage to those who can afford them. In the last few weeks I have seen guys who normally run 32.40 / 33.15 10k.....to now running 30 odd & 31 odd 10k. They are like the wetsuits that the swimming federation banned a number of years ago."</i>John Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.com