#73 Selecting Shoes for Newer Runners, How Long Running Shoes Last, and On Cloudboom Echo Thoughts

In today's episode we revisit conversations that have been had regarding foam, namely discussing what changes foam leads to on the body and how long foam may last in a shoe. We then highlight our new guide on doctorsofrunning.com that helps people consider what to think about when purchasing their first pair of running shoes (or close to it). Embedded in those discussions are pearls of advice for preparing our bodies to run, what this sport demands of our bodies, and how we can be the smartest runners possible.

Find the guide here: https://www.doctorsofrunning.com/2022/01/best-running-shoes-for-beginners.html

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction/Who is DOR?

4:50 Listener Question: What’s your latest injury?

9:18 Foam properties, loading, impact force, stack height, and more

16:08 How long does foam last?

24:04 ON Cloudboom Echo first thoughts

27:42 Selecting shoes for the new runner

55:52 Wrap-up