Title: Running in Flats Vs. Spikes | Live Healthy - Chron.com
Headings: Running in Flats Vs. Spikes
Running in Flats Vs. Spikes
Track Spikes and Speed
Minimalist Shoes and Efficiency
Shoe Type Transitioning Prevents Injury
Track Spike Shape Matters

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Running in Flats Vs. Spikes
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By Bryan Myers Updated September 06, 2018
Companies repeatedly try to design shoes that increase athletic performance and decrease injury risk – at times with controversial results. For example, a December 2014 report in Sports and Exercise Medicine showed that high-top shoes used in basketball don't actually give the promised ankle support. In addition, players may have to choose between enhanced performance and reduced risk since getting both effects at once remains a rare feat. Track athletes choosing between spikes and flats face such a dilemma. Yet, changing the workout schedule and choosing the right spike shape can help you reach your goals. Track Spikes and Speed
Joseph William Foster started selling track spikes in the 1890s. An avid runner, Foster designed the spikes for greater traction and more speed. His design became popular, and several athletes won Olympic medals wearing his spikes.