Professor Discusses Running Myths in The New York Times

Matthew Moran offers insight on recent sneaker trends

Matthew Moran, professor of exercise science, was quoted in The New York Times article, “6 Running Myths That Could Be Slowing You Down.”

In the article, Moran highlights how trends in shoe design have swung from minimalist to heavily cushioned “maximalist” shoes and cautioned runners not to assume that more cushioning automatically prevents injuries. While some individuals may benefit from extra support, Moran emphasized that no single shoe style is a guaranteed safeguard against running-related injuries.

To read the article, visit The New York Times website.