#130 - Debunking Your Weak Ankles with Cory Ford

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What if I told you “weak ankles” aren’t really a thing?  What if I then told you that, like a muscle, you can strengthen them?  Does that sound nice?  Me too!

Cory Ford joins me on this episode to discuss the realities of “weak ankles,” what that actually means, and what you can do to battle back against previous ankle injuries.  By the time this episode is over, you’ll have learned about how the body works with regard to footing, how various footwear functions, and how to go about choosing your footwear based on what YOU do.  And, if you struggle with what you describe as “weak ankles,” I think you’ll come away from this episode feeling excited that you’re not doomed to wear big boots for the rest of your life.   

Show Notes and Links

• Introductions
• Cory’s background 
• Misunderstanding “weak ankles”
• Where to start in shopping for a shoe or boot
• Where the “hunting boot” came from
• How to know when you need additional support  
• Defining “shank”
• The evolution of finding the right footwear
• The importance of having a footwear quiver
• Footwear insoles
• Gear that can actually impact your trip
• Do blisters mean your boots are bad?
• The relationship between pack weight and ankle support  
• Optimizing for what you’ll ACTUALLY do  
• Closing thoughts
• https://www.angryspike.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/cory_d_ford/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUowcOft-UVAWtDJS04LFfw

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