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Sports Science Proves Muscle Runners Target Speed Muscles
Muscle Runners are not called Muscle Runners for nothing! Indeed some may find the Antepes’ name a little odd. However, these built-for-speed shoes are so-called because they are designed to...
Strong Foundations
Ask an athlete what the key speed muscles are and they’ll probably say the quads or maybe hamstrings. The foot, ankle and lower leg muscles tend not to be a...
Avoiding Gapology - Building a speed base #2 Growing the sprint seeds
Last post we considered how to avoid gaposis when autumn/fall training for speed. In overview we considered why it’s important not to do too much general preparation work. Remember the...
Avoiding Gapology - Building a speed base #1 Sowing the sprint seeds
At this time of the year (autumn/fall) many sprint-based athletes will be starting their training for the next season. They will commence with a building phase – a phase which...
How Usain Bolt ran so fast and how you can - Stride Length vs. Leg Speed (Part 2)
In our last post we looked at whether it was better to focus on stride length or leg speed when it comes to improving sprint speed. And we considered the...
Build Sprint Muscle
Power is crucial for sprinting Coaches and sports scientists specifically refer to rate of force development (RFD). Basically increasing RFD makes you faster. How so? Well, you will be able...
Not all Super Shoes are Created Equally - Antepes Muscle Runners A Breed Apart
There’s a lot of hype surrounding so-called “super shoes”. The first sub 2 hour marathon (Eliud Kipchoge 1.59.40 in 2019) was achieved in shoes which potentially ushered in the trend....
Your Muscle Runner Will Make You Run Faster
You may be wondering what all the fuss about forefoot striking is and why Muscle Runners can make you a faster more powerful athlete. Let me explain why. Some of...
A short review of the ANTEPES Muscle Runner
The Muscle Runners are a bold step forward in running technology, offering a unique experience that could very well shape the future of running footwear. The Antepes Muscle Runners are not just a pair of shoes; they are a comprehensive approach to running. The benefits they offer in terms of form improvement and muscle strengthening make them a worthy investment for serious runners looking to enhance their performance.
Tips on Getting Started with the Muscle Runners
I found that once I had gotten going that the shoes were promoting a good foot strike position below my center of gravity and encouraging me to keep my torso in an upright position which led me to feel quite efficient in the shoe. After my very short easy run in these I feel like they actually done a good job of stretching out my calves and Achilles.
