Marathon Handbook Podcast
Marathon Handbook's weekly podcast covers everything you need to know about running, from wrapping your head around running your first 5K to qualifying for the Boston Marathon!
Each week, our team of editors chat about what's going on in the running scene, as well as timely training tips, the hottest new gear and tech, and what's happening at the world's biggest races. We'll cover everything from the Boston Marathon to the Barkley Marathons, often podding live from the most important moments in running!
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Marathon Handbook Podcast
How To Pick the Perfect Running Shoe – From Daily Trainers to Super Shoes
Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci share the ultimate guide to choosing the perfect running shoe. After swapping travel and race stories (4:08), they break down the five main shoe categories — daily trainers, super trainers, super shoes, trail, and hybrid (11:24) — and reveal their own shoe rotations (16:54).
They discuss key factors like fit, foot type, and mileage (21:58), common pitfalls for new runners (26:05), and a simple “flow chart” for buying the right shoe (33:40). The team shares workout shoe picks (39:04), builds the ideal multi-shoe “quiver” (43:31), and dives into super shoe trends and tech (45:28).
They also cover when to invest in trail shoes (1:01:17), the rise of gravel/hybrid models (1:07:46), and pro tips for getting the best fit and value (1:20:02), before previewing upcoming reviews and projects (1:26:13).
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