Marathon Training Academy

Marathon Training Academy


Running Shoe Q and A

June 27, 2023



In this episode we feature questions sent in by listeners about carbon plated shoes, minimalism, shoe rotation, inserts, wear patterns, shoe size selection, pronation, GPS watches and more! We are joined by Fred Joslyn -a local running store owner and 3X winner of the Steamtown Marathon.




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The Richmond Marathon in Richmond, Virginia. Come meet us on November 10-11th!


Oladance Open Earbuds -They have 360° Superior Sound but never enter the ear, so there is no ear fatigue. Use the promo code MTA20 to save 20%.


Speak with Coach Nicole -book a free 30 minute call.


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Fred Joslyn is the owner of Fleet Feet Mechanicsburg and Fleet Feet Harrisburg. He is a former collegiate runner and was the Division 3 NCAA champion in the 5,000 meters; he qualified for the 2012 Olympic marathon trials, and was part of the American 50k team that won the World Championship in Qatar. He has finished first at the Harrisburg Marathon twice and the Steamtown Marathon three times!