On today's run to the top podcast, just notice where the pendulum is swinging.

The pendulum went barefoot and now the pendulum is going maximal.

And so the truth is always somewhere in the middle.

Use different shoes.

Use the big cushy shoes, but then use some farmer shoes.

Soft is not great for your body all of the time.

Welcome to the Run to the Top podcast

from Runners Connect, where it's all about learning from the best

and most inspiring minds in the sport.

Together, we can train a smarter, healthier, and faster running community.

Now here's your host, Stephanie K Atwood.

Welcome, this is Stephanie K Atwood, Boston Marathon Qualifier, coach, and host for the Run to the

Top Podcast.

With Running Shoes being so important to us,

I have devoted two episodes to this essential subject.

Our first few episode was from the Northern Climbs

in Toronto, Canada, where Brian Smith offered

as his thoughts on best shoes for all four seasons, since Toronto experiences all of the weather

elements, including snow, humidity cold and hot days

Today's episode is taking you to the southern part of California where except for rain and fog

Runners here can appreciate and pretty much count on moderate temperatures and outdoor accessibility almost every day of the year.

The ongoing search for the best shoe for each of us is a challenge and an opportunity to improve our running and as we mentioned last week better times less injury less pain and terrain specific characteristics are some of what we are looking for in the perfect shoe.

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