The Under Armour HOVR Machina makes some bold claims to justify its big price tag, so The Citizen’s sports editor decided to put those claims to the test by hitting the road in a pair.The colours on these shoes make them hard to miss, but do the flashy looks live up to the big performance claims? Pictures: Jaco van der Merwe
Runners are creatures of habit. Once we’ve found what works for us there is very little tinkering. We swear by our ludicrously early starting times in the morning, have set pre-run routines, stick to our favourite routes like clockwork, and love indulging in our proven post-run recovery snacks, whether that be peanut butter toast or banana smoothies.
My knowledge of rocket science is too poor to explain all the hi-tech materials indicated on the spec sheet, so just trust me when I say they are very soft and comfy right from slipping them on for the first time.What makes the “coaching” possible is a Bluetooth chip moulded into the sole of the right shoe. And the best part is you don’t have to buy a single piece of additional equipment.
And it’s in the midst of this myriad of numbers where the actual coaching comes in. After syncing my very first run, I was very excited to notice that there was a personalised coaching tip waiting for me. The excitement faded upon the cold scientific fact that my stride length was “only’’ 82% in the target range. Because 18% of the time my run stride length was deemed to be too long, it apparently increases the risk of injury.
“Try taking shorter steps for the first two and last two minutes of your run,” was the virtual coach’s recommendation.
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