The Size 15 Runner Podcast

The Size 15 Runner is quite literally kicking and screaming as he hosts MTV Kickz (2:30); he does his worst Bill Maher impression as he declares more of the “New Rules” of Running (16:15); and he lets clouds cloud his judgement as he reviews the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 (26:17).

• ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 — There’s nothing flashy about the Gel-Nimbus 27. No plate. No fancy foam. And it’s heavy. Perhaps most damning, it’s not very attractive...

The useful The Size 15 Runner uses his expertise to usefully present the top 5 most useless shoe updates (2:42); he undergoes the severely controversial Severance procedure to sever his relationship with running (15:04); and he shares his whirlwind of emotions on the Saucony Hurricane 24 (27:09).

• Saucony Hurricane 24 — Despite its problematic name, this is the rare stability shoe that should work for both neutral and pronating r...

The Size 15 Runner offers the worst advice on avoiding the worst running mistakes featured in the worst New York Times article (2:36); he explains the fascinating science behind the runner’s high—as well as the social studies, mathematics, and geography behind it (14:54); and he reviews the Brooks Ghost Max 2…the update to the Brooks Ghost Max 1 (25:20).

• Brooks Ghost Max 2 Review — The upstanding The Size 15 Runner is...

The Size 15 Runner makes at least 3 mistakes addressing a New York Times article on the worst 3 running mistakes (2:15); he attempts to make running shoes great again—despite the fact they’ve currently never been greater (12:30); and he reviews the underrated and EVA-plated ASICS Glideride Max—a pair that has him gliding and riding with joy (23:11).

• ASICS Glideride Max Review — ASICS’ newest plated shoe with FF BLAST MAX isn’t j...

The Size 15 Runner wears a blindfold and tries to determine if running shoe love is blind as he launches a new season of Netflix’s “Shoe Love is Blind” (2:21); he questions the question of whether running shoe colorways actually matter and what color preferences say about runners (15:25); and he takes it to the max as he reviews the max-cushioned, nitrogen-infused Brooks Glycerin Max (29:50).

• Brooks Glycerin Max — With the ...

The Size 15 Runner shoves fantasy football to the side as he shoves a fantasy running league down your throat (2:56); he does the absolute worst job presenting the absolute best running shoes of the year (13:51); and he excuses his pathetic Richmond Marathon performance with a variety of pathetic excuses (29:50).

• Best Shoes of 2024 — Wow! What an awesome year it was for running shoes! Of course, we say that every year. Looki...

The Size 15 Runner still isn’t on his best behavior—he’s on his worst behavior as he discusses the worst shoe companies (3:13); he details in great detail what makes the best shoe reviewer in the game…the best shoe reviewer in the game (16:20); and he gets icky with it as he describes the ways runners give him the “ick” (26:55).

• Worst Shoe Companies Part 2 — The Size 15 Runner finishes skewering the rest of the idiotic names...

The Size 15 Runner isn’t on his best behavior—he’s on his worst behavior as he discusses the worst shoe companies (2:52); he underwhelmingly presents an all-new underwhelming version of the “Real World” reality show that overwhelmingly no one asked for—“Real World: Running Edition” (14:30); and he rules with an iron fist as an unruly rule maker who declares more of the “New Rules” of running (27:27).

• Worst Shoe Companies — F...

The Size 15 Runner explains how the rise of plated running shoes has caused negative side effects to arise for both rising and experienced runners alike (2:53); he puts a spotlight on quite the unique runner who’s putting the running world on notice and putting critics’ doubts to rest (15:20); and he posts the top 5 post-run hacks to follow post-run to optimize recovery and stay injury free (22:28).

• The Problem with Plated ...

The Size 15 Runner uses his “rank” as podcast host to provide the definitive ranking of the best running surfaces—ranked from worst to best (3:45); he names the best running watch to watch out for when watching out for running watches (17:13); and he goes into hyperdrive and becomes hyperactive as he reviews the speedy Brooks Hyperion Max 2 (31:23).

• Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Review — Typically, the second edition of a shoe does...

The Size 15 Runner maxes out his energy as he takes it to the max while discussing the max cushion running shoe trend and how brands are maximizing profits (3:05); he warns of the devastating side effects runners face when they’re inflicted with the “yips” (14:52); and he pits running shoe geeks against sneakerheads in the lamest head-to-head battle nobody asked for (25:59).

• Max Cushion Shoe Trend — Does size matter?...

The Size 15 Runner gets icky with it as he describes the ways runners give him the “ick" (3:52); he attempts to solve one of the greatest unsolved running mysteries never solved (17:50); and he reaches for the sky as he reviews the HOKA Skyflow—a new shoe that has him feeling sky high and like the sky’s the limit (35:47).

• HOKA Skyflow: Described by HOKA as a cross between the Clifton and Bondi, the all-new Skyflow i...

The Size 15 Runner shares his thoughtful and thought-leading thoughts on the $500 Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo (2:49); he contemplates a rebrand in order to rebuild his tarnished brand (12:52); and he provides a tiresome update on his tiring marathon training and how he’s grown tired of running (26:26).

• $500 Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo: What’s more ludicrous? The $500 price tag or the ridiculously long shoe name? Why no...

The Size 15 Runner rules with an iron fist as an unruly rule maker who makes the “New Rules” of running (3:51); he lackadaisically debuts the lackluster trailer for the severely lacking The Size 15 Runner Origin Story movie (14:26); and he effortlessly makes every effort to give a half-hearted effort at reviewing the underrated, budget-friendly New Balance FuelCell Propel v5 (29:29).

• New Rules of Running: The Size 15 Run...

The Size 15 Runner provides professional running commentary on amateur runners (3:00); he gets really corny by declaring “With great running power, comes great responsibility (18:14); and he takes the unauthorized liberty of amending the U.S. Running Constitution and describes the significance of the 10 Running Shoe Amendments (26:20).

• 10 Running Shoe Amendments: The U.S. government passed sweeping running shoe legislati...

The Size 15 Runner doesn’t stick to sports—he sticks to politics and gets stuck being politically incorrect (2:09); he goes covertly undercover to discover how the most important part of a shoe—the name—is chosen…only to discover it’s the least important part of a shoe (9:46); and he not-so-humbly humble brags about going from couch sitting to marathon running (22:14).

• How Shoes are Named: As a running shoe geek, I’vealways ...

The Size 15 Runner is a hack who delivers his top 5 pre-run hacks to help you hack your next run (2:52); he graciously visits the best running stores in America while behaving very ungraciously (14:18); and he won’t shut up about his next marathon (28:25).

• Top 5 Running Hacks: Often, the hardest part of running is just getting off your butt and taking the first step outside. Fortunately, I’ve conveniently developed five ...

The Size 15 Runner explains how running with him is certainly an honor and a privilege—uncertainly (2:31); he discovers how to use AI for running—only to discover he doesn’t understand AI (12:34); and he reviews the triumphant, max-cushioned Saucony Triumph 22 which actually may not be so triumphant (29:07).

• Saucony Triumph 22 Review: With the additionof Saucony’s stellar PWRRUN PB foam, the Triumph 22 is one of the most...