The Rundown: Speedy indoor and outdoor results, the importance of range, and the debate about super shoes

Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a recap from the exciting world of running.

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This week on The Rundown we cover blazing fast results from 3 major track races across the USA. We chat about the importance of range, especially in the middle distance events. And we dip our toes into the controversial debate about the role that “super shoes” play in athletes’ success.

RELATED: Why super spikes aren’t ruining track and field

My Guardian column today. Track and field's record books are being torched in the sport's equivalent of Year Zero thanks to the super spikes – so why the omertà from athletes around the new tech? (with expert input from @nickwillis & @geoffreyburns) https://t.co/JV2fOi6Pzi

— Sean Ingle (@seaningle) February 22, 2021

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