DiscoverTread Lightly Podcast68: Do You Need Stability Shoes? Understanding Overpronation
68: Do You Need Stability Shoes? Understanding Overpronation

68: Do You Need Stability Shoes? Understanding Overpronation

Update: 2024-06-01
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Are stability shoes outdated or the magic key to preventing injury? It’s actually neither - for some runners, they are the appropriate shoes, but they aren’t for everyone. We discuss overpronation and stability shoes in this episode. 




Discussion points include: 


Understanding pronation and supination in the running stride


Is overpronation bad?


What are stability shoes and how do you if know you need them?


Will stability shoes prevent injury?


How do you know if you are wearing the right running shoe?








This episode is sponsored by Boulderthon! Use code RUNTOTHEFINISH for $20 off the half or full marathon at Boulder’s premier road race on Sept 29, 2024. Register at https://www.boulderthon.org/ 


 


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  • PMID: 30599386



  • PMID: 33306927





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68: Do You Need Stability Shoes? Understanding Overpronation

68: Do You Need Stability Shoes? Understanding Overpronation

Amanda Brooks & Laura Norris