Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Abebe Bikila winning the marathon in Olympics of 1960.
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People overestimate the impact of running shoes.
While the modern "super shoes" are designed to help you run faster, you will not magically run the marathon in under 3 hours like Eliud Kipchoge.
From an injury perspective, people also put too much blame on shoes for the reason of injury.
While you should have proper fitting shoes for your feet, shoes are not typically the primary cause for running related injuries.
So instead of trying to find the most cushioned shoe for your feet, perhaps you should focus on ways to become a more resilient runner, such as proper training, nutrition, sleep, building up capacity/strength from your feet/body, and improving running technique.
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I hope you found this post helpful. I would love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below. And please don't hesitate to ask any questions you have for me too.
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Keep in mind that this is for educational purposes only. This does not replace medical advice.
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If you are interested in more short form content, check out my instagram (@jpgloria.dpt): instagram.com/jpgloria.dpt
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Also, I am finally opening up more slots for my run coach services. If you are interested, check out my website: jpgloria.com
Abebe Bikila winning the marathon in Olympics of 1960.
-
People overestimate the impact of running shoes.
While the modern "super shoes" are designed to help you run faster, you will not magically run the marathon in under 3 hours like Eliud Kipchoge.
From an injury perspective, people also put too much blame on shoes for the reason of injury.
While you should have proper fitting shoes for your feet, shoes are not typically the primary cause for running related injuries.
So instead of trying to find the most cushioned shoe for your feet, perhaps you should focus on ways to become a more resilient runner, such as proper training, nutrition, sleep, building up capacity/strength from your feet/body, and improving running technique.
-
I hope you found this post helpful. I would love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below. And please don't hesitate to ask any questions you have for me too.
-
Keep in mind that this is for educational purposes only. This does not replace medical advice.
-
If you are interested in more short form content, check out my instagram (@jpgloria.dpt): instagram.com/jpgloria.dpt
-
Also, I am finally opening up more slots for my run coach services. If you are interested, check out my website: jpgloria.com
