s1/e18 ALL ABOUT SHOES (Running Shoes 101)
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Let's talk about shoes!! Every new runner is advised to go to a running shoe store to get "properly fitted for a pair of running shoes", but what does that MEAN? In this episode, we break down...
- A Brief History of Running Shoes
- Parts of a shoe: Uppers & Lowers
- FOAM!! & the principles of elastic energy return
- Stack Heigh, Heel Drop, Cushion
- Neutral vs Stability
- Carbon Plate Shoes
- Trail Shoes
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