[Zimahl]

It's an interesting conundrum - where does skill end and technology pick up the slack? This has played out so many places from the speedsuits in competitive swimming, to space-age materials used for baseball bats and golf clubs, and now running shoes. While these things probably won't help the average Joe much, even a minute change at the top end can mean the difference between millions of dollars in winnings and sponsorships.

[keanzu]

> won't help the average Joe much

Exactly, it's only a 4% edge. That's going to take my marathon time all the way from DNF right down to the amazing pace of DNF.

> difference between millions of dollars in winnings and sponsorships.

Worth the the $250 investment then.