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Kicksology Ep. 11 Best Shoes Coming Out in 2021

January 22, 2021 18:01 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MB

In Episode 11 of the Kicksology podcast, show host Brian Metzler welcomes Sam Winebaum of RoadTrailRun.com and Thomas Neuberger of BeliveInTheRun.com to talk about the best running shoes coming out in 2021. They talk about new models from big and small brands, new midsole foams, carbon fiber plates, emerging trends and how to go about finding the best pair of shoes for you as you start training for what we hope will be a return to racing in 2021. Metzler is the author of the book, "Kicksolog...

Endurance Podcast Ep. 9 - Krissy Moehl and How to Run 100 Miles

January 06, 2021 15:58 - 1 hour - 70.1 MB

The PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast is hosted by Ian Sharman, a professional ultra runner and coach with over 200 marathons or ultra finishes and more than 50 wins (www.sharmanultra.com, twitter.com/sharmanian). We discuss training and racing topics with leading sports scientists and how to practically apply research findings for marathoners and ultra runners. Episode 9: Krissy Moehl And How To Run 100 Miles Krissy Moehl ran her first ultra trail run at 22 years old. In her 20+ year career, ...

Kicksology Ep. 10: How Super Shoes Are Impacting Running

December 23, 2020 21:48 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

In this episode of Kicksology, show host and resident running shoe geek Brian Metzler talks about how the rise of super shoes is impacting the sport, where today's fast times fit into the historical arc of running and racing, and what these shoes mean for elite runners and committed age-group competitors alike. Metzler is the author of the book, "Kicksology: The Hype, Science, Culture and Cool of Running Shoes" and a long-time runner who has competed in races on the track, roads and trails f...

Kicksology Episode 9: The Original Running Boom and the Early Days of Running Shoes

December 11, 2020 17:11 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

In this episode of Kicksology, host Brian Metzler talks about the early evolution of running shoes and running retail stores. He is joined by guests Carl Brandt, who owned and operated the Movin' Shoes retail stores in San Diego for more than 35 years, and Mike Fanelli, a running historian who worked in running stores, played a key marketing role for Reebok and The Sports Authority from the mid-1970s to the late 1990s. Metzler is the author of the book, "Kicksology: The Hype, Science, Cultur...

Endurance Podcast Ep. 8 - Max King and Athletic Versatility

December 02, 2020 16:56 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

The PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast is hosted by Ian Sharman, a professional ultra runner and coach with over 200 marathons or ultra finishes and more than 50 wins (www.sharmanultra.com, twitter.com/sharmanian). We discuss training and racing topics with leading sports scientists and how to practically apply research findings for marathoners and ultra runners. Episode 8: Max King and Athletic Versatility Max King (twitter.com/maxkingor, instagram.com/maxkingor) has prided himself on being ab...

Kicksology Episode 8: Super Shoes with Jared Ward and Iain Hunter

November 11, 2020 00:32 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

In this episode of Kicksology, host Brian Metzler is joined by Olympic marathoner and Saucony pro Jared Ward, and Dr. Iain Hunter, a biomechanics and exercise science professor at Brigham Young University. They talk all about the rise of super shoes — marathon racers with curvy carbon fiber plates embedded in the midsole that have been proven to reduce metabolic cost by 4 to 6 percent — and the implications to the sport and the runner. Questions they discuss include: Do we run differently i...

Endurance Podcast Ep. 7 - Tina Muir And Relative Energy Deficiency In Sport

November 02, 2020 23:30 - 1 hour - 72.2 MB

The PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast is hosted by Ian Sharman, a professional ultra runner and coach with over 200 marathons or ultra finishes and more than 50 wins (www.sharmanultra.com, twitter.com/sharmanian). We discuss training and racing topics with leading sports scientists and how to practically apply research findings for marathoners and ultra runners. Episode 7: Tina Muir and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) Tina Muir who is a British International elite runner living in ...

Kicksology Episode 7 - Born To Run Author Chris McDougall Talks Running Shoes

October 20, 2020 22:36 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

In episode 7 of the Kicksology podcast, host Brian Metzler is joined by Chris McDougall, the New York Times best-selling author of "Born to Run." They delve deep into the evolution of running shoes in the 21st century, focusing on the drastically different designs, how and why trends have shifted since the minimalist boom of a decade ago and also the best — and worst — sociological aspects of running and running shoes. They also talk about how we, as humans, consume running shoes and what mig...

Kicksology Episode 7 - Born To Run Author Chris McDougall Talks Shoes and Running

October 20, 2020 22:36 - 1 hour - 58 MB

In episode 7 of the Kicksology podcast, host Brian Metzler is joined by Chris McDougall, the New York Times best-selling author of "Born to Run." They delve deep into the evolution of running shoes in the 21st century, focusing on the drastically different designs, how and why trends have shifted since the minimalist boom of a decade ago and also the best — and worst — sociological aspects of running and running shoes. They also talk about how we, as humans, consume running shoes and what mig...

Endurance Podcast Ep. 6 - Ultrarunner and Doctor Tracy Beth Høeg

October 07, 2020 17:25 - 1 hour - 69.2 MB

The PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast is hosted by Ian Sharman, a professional ultra runner and coach with over 200 marathons or ultra finishes and more than 50 wins (www.sharmanultra.com, twitter.com/sharmanian). We discuss training and racing topics with leading sports scientists and how to practically apply research findings for marathoners and ultra runners. Episode 6: Dr Tracy Beth Høeg on hallucinations and much, much more. Today we’re talking to Tracy Beth Høeg, MD, PhD who practices Sp...

Kicksology Ep. 6 - Trail Running Shoes With Lisa Jhung And Philip Snyder

September 30, 2020 21:10 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

In Episode 6 of the Kicksology podcast, host Brian Metzler talks with Philip Snyder of Denver's Berkeley Park Running Company and Lisa Jhung, a noted trail running author and shoe reviewer, about all things trail running shoes. They discuss how to find your next pair of shoes, the evolution of trail running and why trail running shoes and experiences are so different than their road running contemporaries. Metzler is the author of the book, "Kicksology: The Hype, Science, Culture and Cool of...

Kicksology Ep. 5 What's Next at Brooks and New Balance

September 10, 2020 12:57 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

In the 5th episode of the Kicksology podcast, host Brian Metzler is joined by Carson Carprara, Senior Director, Global Footwear Product Management at Brooks Running, and Danny Orr, the Senior Business Unit Manager for Innovation at New Balance. Carprara and Orr talk about the evolution of running shoes, the midsole "foam war," the development of shoes with carbon-fiber plates embedded in the midsole, new models just released from Brooks and New Balance, and what’s next in running shoes. Metz...

Endurance Podcast Ep. 5 - Courtney Dauwalter's Unique Training and Racing

September 02, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

The PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast is hosted by Ian Sharman, a professional ultra runner and coach with over 200 marathons or ultra finishes and more than 50 wins (www.sharmanultra.com, twitter.com/sharmanian). We discuss training and racing topics with leading sports scientists and how to practically apply research findings for marathoners and ultra runners. Episode 5: Courtney Dauwalter's Unique Training and Racing Today we’re talking to the unstoppable Courtney Dauwalter (twitter.com/cou...

Endurance Podcast Ep. 4: Mike Wardian and Longevity in Running

August 05, 2020 16:49 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

The PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast is hosted by Ian Sharman, a professional ultra runner and coach with over 200 marathons or ultra finishes and more than 50 wins (www.sharmanultra.com, twitter.com/sharmanian). We discuss training and racing topics with leading sports scientists and how to practically apply research findings for marathoners and ultra runners. Episode 4: Mike Wardian and Longevity in Running Today we’re talking to Mike Wardian (twitter.com/mikewardian, www.mikewardian.com), ...

Kicksology Episode 4 - Dave Dombrow, Kris Hartner and the Evolution of the Modern Running Shoe

July 28, 2020 23:19 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

In each episode of Kicksology, host Brian Metzler engages shoe designers, entrepreneurs, shoe company executives, retailers, athletes and physical therapists to talk about the evolution of running shoes, new shoe launches, breakthrough technologies, the biomechanics of running and everything running-shoe related. In Episode 4, Metzler welcomes Kris Hartner, owner of the Naperville Running Company in suburban Chicago, and Dave Dombrow, a shoe designer, executive and entrepreneur. Hartner and ...

Kicksology Ep. 3 - Tony Post and the Evolution of Natural Running

July 15, 2020 17:58 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

In each episode of Kicksology, host Brian Metzler engages shoe designers, entrepreneurs, shoe company executives, retailers, athletes and physical therapists to talk about the evolution of running shoes, new shoe launches, breakthrough technologies, the biomechanics of running and everything running-shoe related. In Episode 3, Metzler talks with Tony Post about his original fascination with natural running, how he once ran a marathon in dress shoes, his role with launching Vibram FiveFingers...

Endurance Podcast Ep. 3: Kara Goucher - Anti-Doping, the Olympics and Trail Running

June 29, 2020 15:56 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

The PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast is hosted by Ian Sharman, a professional ultra runner and coach with over 200 marathons or ultra finishes and more than 50 wins (www.sharmanultra.com, twitter.com/sharmanian). We discuss training and racing topics with leading sports scientists and how to practically apply research findings for marathoners and ultra runners. Episode 3: Kara Goucher - Anti-Doping, the Olympics and Trail Running Today we’re talking to Kara Goucher (www.karagoucher.com, twitt...

Kicksology Ep. 2 - Danny Abshire, Minimalism and the Future of Running Shoes

June 17, 2020 15:57 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

In each episode of Kicksology, host Brian Metzler engages shoe designers, entrepreneurs, shoe company executives, retailers, athletes and physical therapists to talk about the evolution of running shoes, new shoe launches, breakthrough technologies, the biomechanics of running and everything running-shoe related. In Episode 2, Metzler catches up with Danny Abshire, the co-founder of Active 88 footwear line and one of the original founders of Newton Running. Topics include the future of runni...

Endurance Podcast Ep. 2 - Runner's Gut Microbiome with Dr. Matt Lay & Greg Grosicki

June 03, 2020 20:01 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

The PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast is hosted by Ian Sharman, a professional ultra runner and coach with over 200 marathons or ultra finishes and more than 50 wins (www.sharmanultra.com, twitter.com/sharmanian). We discuss training and racing topics with leading sports scientists and how to practically apply research findings for marathoners and ultra runners. Episode 2: Gut Microbiome With Dr Matt Laye and Dr Greg Grosicki Today we’re talking to two scientists who conduct research into the ...

Kicksology Ep 1 - Startup Running Shoe Companies

June 01, 2020 15:05 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

Welcome to the Kicksology podcast, a new online discussion all about running shoes, hosted by journalist and running shoe expert Brian Metzler. In each episode, Metzler engages shoe designers, entrepreneurs, shoe company executives, retailers, athletes and physical therapists to talk about the evolution of running shoes, new shoe launches, breakthrough technologies, the biomechanics of running and everything running-shoe related. Metzler is the author of the book, "Kicksology: The Hype, Sci...

Endurance Podcast Ep. 1 - Optimal Pacing with Dr. Shawn Bearden

May 05, 2020 22:04 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

Introducing the new PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast hosted by Ian Sharman. Sharman is a professional ultra runner and coach with over 200 marathons or ultra finishes and more than 50 wins (www.sharmanultra.com, twitter:@sharmanian). We discuss training and racing topics with leading sports scientists and how to practically apply research findings for marathoners and ultra runners. Episode 1: Optimal Pacing with Dr. Shawn Bearden Our first episode has a broad scope, talking about a wide range...

Guests

Kara Goucher
1 Episode

Twitter Mentions

@sharmanian 8 Episodes
@karagoucher 1 Episode
@maxkingor 1 Episode
@mjlaye 1 Episode
@armstrongbhpc 1 Episode
@tracybethhoeg 1 Episode
@courtdauwalter 1 Episode
@tinamuir 1 Episode
@drgreggrosicki 1 Episode
@mikewardian 1 Episode