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Kicksology

Kicksology

The Hype, Science, Culture & Cool of Running Shoes

by Brian Metzler

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appears in Running.

"Kicksology is your allaccess pass into every runner's favorite obsession: shoes. Author Brian Metzler, a longtime sports journalist and veteran running shoe wear tester, reviewer and connoisseur, takes readers deep inside the $10 billion dollar running shoe industry, with a behindthecurtain look at what makes iconic running shoe brands tick; a...

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Practical and plain-spoken, this running guide hands beginners clear pacing rules, gradual mileage programs, and a strong emphasis on rest and recovery. The writing reads like a coach talking through a training plan, with lots of templates and real-world examples you can apply quickly. Where it frustrates is in repeating the same coaching points and relying on anecdotes rather than technical deep-dives into biomechanics. Experienced runners may find some sections redundant. Best used as a how-to guide you consult alongside your weekly schedule.

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