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Podcast: Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running
Episode: The Barefoot Advantage: Steve Sashen on Minimalist Footwear and Athletic Performance
Description: In this episode of Run To The Top, we are joined by Steve Sashen, the Founder-CEO of Xero shoes. We discuss his journey from returning to running in his late forties to becoming a competitive sprinter and building a prominent shoe brand. Our conversation delves into the problems with modern running shoes, the advantages and disadvantages of super shoes, various biomechanical studies informing the athletic footwear industry, and the case for minimalist footwear and barefoot running. Takeaways from this episode include: Whether modern running shoes negatively impact running form and performance Whether barefoot running or minimalist shoes can...