Want to know more about minimalist shoes or what a carbon plate shoe is and if you should get one? Or do you want to know if you should buy the same brand of shoes each time or even run in multiple pairs of shoes throughout the week? My shoe guy, Matt answered all of these questions and dispelled some common myths about running shoes!  Here are the topics covered in this episode:  What happened to the barefoot craze and barefoot running  The benefits of running in minimalist shoes  What are carbon fiber plates in running shoes and how do they work?     Are carbon plate running shoes worth the price tag?   ****FREE RUNNING SHOE CONTEST **** Here is how to join the contest to win a FREE pair of running shoes from Woodbridge Running Company (up to a $130 value of either Brooks, Asics, or New Balance) Be In It To WIN It with these 2 simple steps!!! Comment "Contest" in the live training video within the Healthy Runner Facebook group (pinned in the announcement section)   Go to https://programs.sparkyourtraining.com/freeshoes to officially enter the contest   One lucky CT winner will be announced during our LIVE show on Monday 4/5 at 8pm EST...Good Luck and I can't wait to see who the lucky runner will be ?   *You must be willing to drive to Woodbridge Running Company in CT to pick up and get fitted for your FREE Pair*   Connect with Matt and Woodbridge Running Company: Woodbridge Running Company: (203) 387-8704 http://www.woodbridgerunningcompany.com/ Email: woodrunco@gmail.com Facebook: @WoodbridgeRunningCo Instagram: @woodbridgerunningco Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster?     Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program.  Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry.  Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life.   If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are.  Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching   Connect with Dr. Duane:   Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com   Listen & Subscribe:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website