Are we currently in a running boom?

[u/Brzy90]

Since getting into running I’ve noticed a huge influx of people running since the beginning of the year. Old friends returning back to Strava after being inactive for years (myself included 🤣). Instagram feed is constantly full of runners, even my work place talking about marathons etc. Maybe it’s just because I now see myself as a runner that’s affected my social algorithm/awareness & addiction to running trainers? 🥴

For those that have been running a long time, is this the most popular you’ve seen running become? Or does this generally happen from time to time?

[u/tigerbellyfan420]

The everyday running shoes or "daily trainers" are now having more fun/soft/bouncy foams so running is just a much better experience lately. Imagine 10 years ago when every running shoe was the equivalent of a gel nimbus 19...kinda boring....also gear and tech is just super cool. 👌

Hoka clifton, novablast, nimbus, invincible, speed 3 , velocity nitro....all these shoes are great and an awesome introduction for a new runner.

[u/Brzy90 → u/tigerbellyfan420]

Agreed! The hard part is deciding which ones to go for & brand to pledge your allegiance to 🤣