EP 130 Debunking Your Weak Ankles with Cory Ford - a podcast by Emory R. Wanger

from 2021-05-10T07:00

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What if I told you “weak ankles” aren’t really a thing? What if I then told you that, like a muscle, you can strengthen them? Does that sound nice? Me too!

Cory Ford joins me on this episode to discuss the realities of “weak ankles,” what that actually means, and what you can do to battle back against previous ankle injuries. By the time this episode is over, you’ll have learned about how the body works with regard to footing, how various footwear functions, and how to go about choosing your footwear based on what YOU do. And, if you struggle with what you describe as “weak ankles,” I think you’ll come away from this episode feeling excited that you’re not doomed to wearing big boots for the rest of your life.  

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Show Notes and Links

Introductions

Cory’s background 

Misunderstanding “weak ankles”

Where to start in shopping for a shoe or boot

Where the “hunting boot” came from

How to know when you need additional support  

Defining “shank”

The evolution of finding the right footwear

The importance of having a footwear quiver

Footwear insoles

Gear that can actually impact your trip

Do blisters mean your boots are bad?

The relationship between pack weight and ankle support  

Optimizing for what you’ll ACTUALLY do  

Closing thoughts

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