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Hosts discuss the Nike Alphafly 4, highlighting its new features like a wider carbon plate, lighter Zoom Air units, and Zoom XLT foam, and compare it to the Alphafly 3 and other super shoes.
The episode includes a power ranking of elite super shoes and analyzes where the Alphafly 4 fits within the competitive landscape, considering its weight relative to rivals like the Adidas Adizero Pro Evo 3.
They calculate the cost per mile for the Alphafly 4, suggesting it might be a bargain despite its retail price of $275, and discuss its rated lifespan of 300 miles.
The episode addresses listener questions about the mental challenges of marathon training, including managing side stitches and pre-race anxiety.
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