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...
 
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 <li>A Brief History of Running Shoes</li>
 <li>Parts of a shoe: Uppers &amp; Lowers</li>
 <li>FOAM!! &amp; the principles of elastic energy return</li>
 <li>Stack Heigh, Heel Drop, Cushion</li>
 <li>Neutral vs Stability</li>
 <li>Carbon Plate Shoes</li>
 <li>Trail Shoes</li>
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