Altra Superior 7 First Run: Smashed My Trail 5K PR

After being incredibly disappointed with the Altra Superior 5, I had written this shoe off. But as an endurance athlete, I decided to test the new Altra Superior 7 after a ‪@RunMoore‬ review mentioned an improved fit. This first impressions run was a speed day just before my final 50K long run. The result was shocking: I set my first-ever sub-30-minute trail 5K PR and took 5 minutes off my previous course record. This minimal cushion shoe feels light and fast, and it might be my choice for a challenging event later this year. Most athletes train harder as they age. Recovery math changes after 40. The ones who understand this are the ones who last. This channel documents a mid-pack athlete who, at 50, refuses to slow down. Force Production. Metabolic Efficiency. Aerobic Power. The principles don't change. The methods do. Subscribe to become a Durable Athlete. Join the email list at dirtandhills.com for training insights, product updates, and field notes from the experiment. Visit Dirt and Hills: https://www.dirtandhills.com Follow my training on Strava:   / strava   Instagram:   / dirtandhills