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111 | Geoffrey Gray, Heeluxe: Footwear Science and Research Oct 14, 2022

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Thomas chats with Heeluxe Footwear and Science Research professional Geoffrey Gray. Heeluxe is a company that aims to help footwear brands make better shoes. Thomas and Geoffrey talk about some of the most impressive shoes on the market and the future of gender and region specific foot patterns for running shoes.

Check out Heeluxe here: https://www.heeluxe.com/

This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

110 | Doug Smiley, Under Armour, Global Product Director of Performance Run Footwear Oct 07, 2022

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We're Baltimore through and through, so it was great to have someone from the home team into the studio. Doug Smiley is the Global Product Director of Performance Run Footwear for Under Armour (that's a title), heading up the development of the all-new Under Armour Flow Velociti Elite. We talk about that shoe and the team of local runners for whom Under Armour is giving the elite treatment on race day of the Baltimore Marathon.

109 | Laura Green, Physical Therapist & Content Creator Sep 30, 2022

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Many people try to be funny, few succeed. Laura Green is a physical therapist who has quickly gained a dedicated social media following on Instagram and TikTok for her entertaining running reels. They're legitimately great. Anyway, we talk to her about, well... running. And it was a lot of fun.

Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauramcgreen/

Follow Laura on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauramcgreen

If you're listening on Friday, you still have time to RSVP for the London Shakeout run with Tracksmith! RSVP here: https://www.tracksmith.com/events/london-2022-pre-race-shakeout

108 | Jay Dicharry, Biomechanics Expert & Founder of Mobo Board Sep 23, 2022

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Does your posture remind you of a shepherd's crook? Do you wonder if heel-striking actually matters? This week's guest, Jay Dicharry, is a biomechanics expert, former director of the SPEED Clinic at the University of Virginia, author, and inventor of Mobo Board. In this conversation, we cover all things biomechanics, how to improve posture and running performance in small steps, and how Robbe can stop rolling his ankles so damn much.

Here's the exercise we talk about in the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKev6ldntht/

Check out Mobo Board, it's legit: https://www.moboboard.com/

For a deeper dive, pick up Jay's books, Anatomy For Runners, and Running Rewired: https://anathletesbody.com/my-books/

107 | Wes Stoody, Founder of Article One Eyewear Sep 16, 2022

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There's a huge difference between running sunglasses and premium-quality running sunglasses. As a runner and founder of Article One eyewear, Wes Stoody knows the difference. On this episode, we talk about what it takes to build an eyewear brand, what goes into making quality athletic shades, and what exactly "heirloom" means in the context of sunglasses. This is for all you business nerds out there.

Don't forget to enter our Article One giveaway on Instagram! Follow us @believeintherun and enter on the Article One giveaway post.
Check out Article One's Active Collection: https://bit.ly/SHOP-ARTICLE-ONE-ACTIVE-COLLECTION

106 | Joe Rubio, Co-Founder of Running Warehouse Sep 09, 2022

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We love shoes, so who better to interview than Joe Rubio, co-founder of Running Warehouse, who literally has a warehouse of running shoes. In this episode we dive into all the shoe talk, how Running Warehouse got started, and more.

Running Warehouse is our top spot for all your running needs, so go check them out: http://bit.ly/RUNNING-WAREHOUSE

105 | Floris Gierman, Path Projects Sep 02, 2022

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You know we love versatile running gear, and Path Projects may be the most versatile of all. We talk to co-founder Floris Gierman about carving out a niche within the run industry, hosting The Extramilest podcast, heart rate training for running, how individual sports shaped us, and more. This was such a nice and chill conversation, we hope you enjoy it.

Check out Path Projects: https://bit.ly/SHOP-PATH-PROJECTS-2022

Listen to The Extramilest podcast: https://spoti.fi/3pWB273

Learn more about The Extramilest training program: https://extramilest.com/ This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 20% on any product (no code necessar y): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

104 | Tony Post, Founder of Topo Athletic Aug 26, 2022

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An absolute legend in the running shoe world, Tony Post has stood at the fork in the road of running trends several times over the last few decades. From bringing Vibram to the forefront in North America to founding Topo Athletic and giving runners a more natural option for their feet, he has some great stories and insights into running. This was a great conversation that you don't want to miss.

Check out Topo Athletic: https://www.topoathletic.com/

103 | Sarah Sellers, Nurse & 2:25 Marathoner Aug 19, 2022

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Not too many people can put you to sleep AND come in second to Des Linden at the Boston Marathon. Well, just one, really: Sarah Sellers, anesthetist, mother, and 2:25 marathoner. After a return to running five years ago, she keeps getting better, as evidenced by her 2nd-place finish to Dakotah Lindwurm at this year's Grandma's Marathon. This was a fun behind-the-scenes episode about that legendary 2018 Boston race and how Sellers manages her time and running goals.

102 | Peter Häggström Lindecrantz, YMR Track Club Aug 12, 2022

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Drawing from his experience as an Olympic athlete and Sweden's exceptional legacy of running, Peter Häggström Lindecrantz founded YMR Track Club in an effort to bring vintage design and high-quality, Swedish-made apparel to the run market, all at a reasonable price point. We talk about how he managed that, his history as a runner, and a lot more.

Follow YMR Track Club on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ymrtrackclub/

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