I hope this is the appropriate place to ask questions that perhaps others would like to see the answer. Do most runners use carbon plated running shoes for races? I am just learning about them now. Is your time really improved by 10sec/mile!? If so how do you mix the shoe in with training as you likely don't want a new shoe on race day?

Where have people gone for Vo2 testing in the Portland area?

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