Episode 22: All You Need to Know About Running Shoes

Let’s talk about running shoes! Running shoes are the most essential piece of gear for training - and now, there are more options than ever. This episode answers all the major questions about running shoes.  In this episode, we discuss: What all the running shoe terms (heel-toe drop, stack height, etc) mean The benefits of rotating your running shoe How to pick a running shoe How many pairs of running shoes do you need? Why you should not train regularly in carbon plated shoes When to replace your running shoes Additional resources: If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like Episode 8 on Carbon Plated Running shoes.  Amanda has an extensive resource of shoe reviews and comparison on her website: https://www.runtothefinish.com/running-gear-and-shoes/ Amanda’s shoe lacing guide: https://www.runtothefinish.com/how-to-lace-running-shoes/ Laura’s guide to replacing running shoes: https://lauranorrisrunning.com/how-often-to-replace-running-shoes/ Laura’s guide to choosing a new pair of running shoes: https://lauranorrisrunning.com/switch-new-pair-running-shoes/ Use the code treadlightly to save $50 on a one-year subscription: https://www.runtothefinish.com/online-running-group/ References:  PMID: 24286345 PMID: 34726119