We Gave A Novice Runner A Pair Of $300 Super Shoes!

We all know Carbon Super Shoes are fast. We’ve seen endless running world records smashed as a result. But what would happen if we gave a pair to an amateur runner? It's time to find out with the help of GCN's Manon Lloyd!

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[gtn]

Do you think carbon shoes would make a difference to your speed? 👟💨

[manon-lloyd]

I can promise you no dogs were hurt in the throwing of the slippers 😂

[tmlvr]

Alright, if the point of this video was to "prove" that carbon plated super shoes can actually make a beginner quite a bit faster, I think it would have been interesting to ask Manon to run a third 5k a week later with the "normal" shoes, to have another control point. Then, it would show if the big time difference between run 1 and run 2 was solely due to the shoes, or if it was also linked to Manon not being sick anymore and starting to run again.
I know there are many variables at play, and this is no real scientific experiment by any means :) But it would have been nice to have a little more perspective in that case.

[nm]

Well done, Manon! She needs to be on the channel more

[deanohit]

Always great to see Manon on the channel, the two of you together always make great vids

[suttonfarms]

I'm always impressed by these presenters when they 'do something they aren't good at' and are still pretty darned good! Way to go and love the video. :)

[jlore]

Manon seems like a great fit for the channel. I would like to see her participate more. Let's go! (this was really interesting BTW).

[gadenhertog]

Haha, tossing the slippers in the direction of the dog 😂

[ebutuoyYT]

I now realise it was Manon that gave me a cheer of encouragement, on the final loop of a recent Parkrun, as I (strategically 😀) walked a few meters, before ramping up the heart rate, once more. Thanks.

[voltvolt-tg]

“Well done Manon thank you for doing this” and Heather burst out laughing. Hilarious!!!!

[Max]

Zone 2 cycling... Park Run... Only thing left is a swim! :) Let's go, Manon!

[GrooveyBobby]

Go Manon - love you on GCN love to see you on GTN as well 💕Heather would be an amazing coach !!

[Heleen_Hikes]

Great video! Would have loved a heart rate comparison between the two runs to be able to tell a difference in effort!

[ruizmorelos]

I love this two gals… they always have the best attitude. great vid. Cheers!

[vesahurskainen]

Well done, Mannon ! You´ve got to come back for more 👌

[Madmaverick]

Go Manon - stepping up when needed! A definite shoe-in while Heather is away.

[runruntours]

I didn't know that carbon shoes could make that difference! Bring Manon back for other challenges, I love seeing her on the channel!

[geromemanicia]

22:49 5k at no training and just fitness from cycling is really really good

[Adam-qzmp]

Well done 👏 just wondering if manon hit the dog when she threw the slippers as I heard a little yelp 🙈🤣

[darrenhill]

The term comfortable as per Manon running is not a term I think she would use. Much respect of giving it a go.