John Mercer In The News
Men's Journal
The greatest thing about running is how accessible it is. You don鈥檛 need a fancy gym membership or a lot of expensive gear to get involved. The only thing you really need is a good pair of sneakers. And if you鈥檙e going to go so far as to run a full marathon 鈥26.2 miles, plus all the training miles you need to log to get there鈥攜ou need a really good pair of shoes.
Runner's World
鈥淭he bleachers are on your right. The white line鈥檚 up ahead. Keep pushing!鈥 Jennifer Conroyd calls out to me and the 30 or so other runners she鈥檚 coaching through an interval workout. We finish our hard effort, finally easing up when Conroyd prompts, 鈥渏og it out!鈥
Weight Watchers Canada
Whether you鈥檙e a running veteran or new to the game, having a solid pair of shoes is crucial to a successful and enjoyable workout.
Ankle and Foot Center
The significance behind this study helped researchers understand the effects of shock absorption in terms of preventing running injury.
New Scientist
Love a good run, but keep getting leg injuries? That could be because the way we run puts the brunt of jogging鈥檚 hard impact shocks on our lower limbs.
Science of Ultra
In today's podcast, we touch on a variety of topics in biomechanics, from shoe cushioning to children's shoes to pool running...and more...