Listen "68: Do You Need Stability Shoes? Understanding Overpronation "
Episode Synopsis
Are stability shoes outdated or the magic key to preventing injury? It’s actually neither - for some runners, they are the appropriate shoes, but they aren’t for everyone. We discuss overpronation and stability shoes in this episode.
Discussion points include:
Understanding pronation and supination in the running stride
Is overpronation bad?
What are stability shoes and how do you if know you need them?
Will stability shoes prevent injury?
How do you know if you are wearing the right running shoe?
This episode is sponsored by Boulderthon! Use code RUNTOTHEFINISH for $20 off the half or full marathon at Boulder’s premier road race on Sept 29, 2024. Register at https://www.boulderthon.org/
References
PMID: 30599386
PMID: 33306927
Discussion points include:
Understanding pronation and supination in the running stride
Is overpronation bad?
What are stability shoes and how do you if know you need them?
Will stability shoes prevent injury?
How do you know if you are wearing the right running shoe?
This episode is sponsored by Boulderthon! Use code RUNTOTHEFINISH for $20 off the half or full marathon at Boulder’s premier road race on Sept 29, 2024. Register at https://www.boulderthon.org/
References
PMID: 30599386
PMID: 33306927
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