Listen "Ep20 - How to Choose the Right Running Shoes"
Episode Synopsis
The running shoe landscape has changed dramatically with tech innovation. In this episode, we try to navigate the landscape of running shoes, and how to choose the right running shoes.
The first is the perspective of runners, and where they are in their running journey. Whether a runner is a beginner, intermediate, experienced, or elite, how that needs to be factored in when choosing a shoe. The second is the training perspective - use the shoes for daily training, speed training, easy/recovery runs, races of 5-10k, Half or Marathons, and beyond. The third perspective is the type of shoe - Low stack or High Stack, Low or High Drop, How much cushioning it has, how responsive it is, whether it has a carbon plate, etc.,
Guest Intro
Our guest for this episode is Sharath Adanur. Sharath is an Industrial Engineer working with a major steel manufacturer. A self-coached runner, Sharath’s personal best timing of 2:46 in a Marathon. A self-confessed shoe geek, his vast collection of shoes can shame any sports shoe showroom.
Useful Resources
Guide to Speed Training Shoes
All you need to know about Stability Shoes
Shoe Advisor
Running Shoe Reviews
The first is the perspective of runners, and where they are in their running journey. Whether a runner is a beginner, intermediate, experienced, or elite, how that needs to be factored in when choosing a shoe. The second is the training perspective - use the shoes for daily training, speed training, easy/recovery runs, races of 5-10k, Half or Marathons, and beyond. The third perspective is the type of shoe - Low stack or High Stack, Low or High Drop, How much cushioning it has, how responsive it is, whether it has a carbon plate, etc.,
Guest Intro
Our guest for this episode is Sharath Adanur. Sharath is an Industrial Engineer working with a major steel manufacturer. A self-coached runner, Sharath’s personal best timing of 2:46 in a Marathon. A self-confessed shoe geek, his vast collection of shoes can shame any sports shoe showroom.
Useful Resources
Guide to Speed Training Shoes
All you need to know about Stability Shoes
Shoe Advisor
Running Shoe Reviews
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