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Runner tests Altra Olympus 7 zero-drop trail shoes

Original: Yesterday's short-and-flat-trailrun. Trying out new trailrunning shoes; Altra Olympus 7. Because they have a 0mm drop I

A trail runner took the new Altra Olympus 7 shoes out on a short, flat run and is easing into them gradually. Because the Olympus 7 has a zero-millimetre heel-to-toe drop, unlike their usual Hoka Challenger ATR with a 4mm drop, they plan to increase distance slowly to let their body adapt and avoid injury.

Why now: Runners frequently share gear transitions and advice about adapting to zero-drop shoes.

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• Yesterday's short-and-flat-trailrun. Trying out new trailrunning shoes; Altra Olympus 7. Because they have a 0mm drop I plan to allow myself to get used to them by steadily increasing the running distance while wearing them. My normal trailshoes (Hoka Challenger ATR) have a 4mm… · JvdB@mastodon.nl · 11

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