Functional Medicine and Nike Part 2

Although this was not a random sample of runners and there were problems with actual identification of various running shoes, the conclusions supported Nike’s claim. For example, the speed increases associated with the Vaporflys were consistent with the increases in a Nike funded study. Runners who improved their performance in the Nike shoe and then switched to another shoe found their running times got slower. At the moment, the shoes cost $250, even though some runners claimed that they were good for only about 100 miles. Further, Nike’s newest version of the shoe, the Elite Flyprint cost about $650 and will be used by a limited number of runners in the 2018 London Marathon. I do not have a dilemma at the moment. I am determined to evaluate if my amino acid supplements work in my 2019 races to see if my running times improved. After completing those 4 runs of two 10 milers and two 50 K’s, I plan to asses and decide whether or not to purchase the Nike running shoe. Another option would be to begin track workouts as another variable. In essence, I shall have at least three options for consideration. In any event, I plan to keep moving.