My take out from this debate is I don’t think we’ll ever reach a position where there is a uniform or consistent approach to running and perhaps this is a good thing. It’d be nice to have one area of life where there is room for the art as much as the science to lead the way forwards.
It is with some trepidation that I will attend a great running shoe debate to be held in Melbourne this week. My worry is not this particular debate or the participants, but the continued narrow focus on shoes being the main lever available for runners to pull in their search for injury free running and proper running form. Running well is about so much more than what’s on or off your feet.
A big goal like the marathon can sometimes lead you to overdo the training and progress your fitness faster than your body can safely adapt. In this article I cover some of the risks of premature marathoning and make the case for faster more enjoyable running goals.
The Mizuno Wave Musha 4 has radical looks that have drawn mixed reviews. But setting aside bright colors it has performed admirably as a different style of shoe: a daily minimal trainer.
A few thoughts and considerations on choosing shoes for beginner runners. Avoid too many fancy features or too little support, a simple good running shoe is what you want.
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