Escape Your Limits & LIFTS LIFTS Episode 86 - Inside the Running Boom and Smart Footwear Revolution with Royi Metser
Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal speak with Royi Metser, Founder & CEO of Avelo Running, about the explosive growth of running, the evolution of smart footwear, and how data-driven insights are changing the sport forever.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How Gen Z and women are driving the second running boom.
- Why running clubs are replacing bars as social hubs.
- The challenges big brands faced in launching smart shoes.
- How Avelo integrates cutting-edge materials with advanced sensors.
- The importance of mechanical load monitoring for injury prevention.
- Why Kickstarter backers snapped up Avelo’s first batch in under 20 hours.
- Insights on running form myths and individual biomechanics.
- The role of gyms and treadmills in the future of running.
- How data can help every runner train smarter and safer.
👉 Learn more about Avelo Running:
👉 Learn more about Avelo Running Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/avelorunning/avelo-meet-the-worlds-smartest-running-shoe
👉 Learn more about Royi Metser:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/royi-metser-6886a211/
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0:00 Intro & Creatine Experiment
4:03 Creatine Gummies & Supplement Quality
6:28 Guest Introduction – Royi Metser
8:11 The Second Running Boom
12:13 Why Running is Timeless
14:56 Treadmills vs Outdoor Running
18:19 Running Clubs as Community Hubs
20:19 Why Big Brands Failed at Smart Shoes
25:21 The Materials & Tech Behind Avelo
32:23 Preventing Running Injuries with Data
32:41 Kickstarter Launch Success
34:34 Guiding Runners Beyond Guesswork
36:29 Debunking Running Form Myths
38:09 Host Takeaways
43:09 Closing Thoughts & Preorder Info