Pace-Tuned Running Shoes with Co-Founder of Vimazi, John Zilly

John Zilly, Co-Founder of Vimazi, joins the show's Host, (me) Run Coach Alli. Scott Tucker, Co-Founder of Vimazi, during a 6 am interval workout in 2017, had a brainstorm—shoes tuned to specific pace zones should respond more efficiently to the forces generated in running than non-tuned shoes. Scott conducted a research study with a team of scientists that proved the theory. He also discovered that tuning shoes by pace resulted in optimized cushioning. With solid data and a patent pending on the tech, Scott grabbed his high school running buddy John Zilly, a marathoner himself, and together they formed Vimazi. Right at its inception, it committed to championing the spirit of running for all runners. They’ve done that by pursuing the scientific truth about running forces and footwear, wherever it leads. They also champion runners by personalizing shoes according to pace. So every runner gets the shoe they need to feel their best.Today on the show, we discuss:The different types of shoes for different paces The process that forced John & Scott to relearn everything they thought they knew about running shoes to revolutionize a science-backed pace-tuned shoe that works best for you and your running needsIf you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more about distance running, mindset, and mental toughness for runners, please share your thoughts in the comments under the show notes. You can also email me at [email protected] with your ideas! I love hearing from you.  Don't forget to head to Apple Podcasts to support the show and tap on the "+Follow" button! Your support allows me to understand better what you enjoy and dislike and find the time and resources needed to push every new episode LIVE!Connect with VimaziWebsiteInstagram Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Support the showThe RUNWITHALLI LIVE Podcast is hosted by Alli Felsenthal, founder of RunWithAlli Coaching and virtual run coach to runners around the world. Each episode brings expert guests, honest conversations, and practical tools to help you train smarter, race better, and love the process. Whether you’re chasing your first finish line or a new PR, you’re in the right place.ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Your support helps this podcast reach more runners who need it. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It’s the #1 way to help the show grow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/runwithalli-live/id1510066149Share this episode with a runner who needs to hear itSubscribe so you never miss an episodeWORK WITH RUNWITHALLI 1:1 Run Coaching. Personalized plans from the mile to the marathon → runafastermarathon.comFollow on Instagram → @runwithalliJoin the newsletter for weekly training tips, athlete wins, running science, and more → http://runafastermarathon.com/newsletterFree community with free weekly resources → Discord