How Far Can Running Embrace Mechanical Propulsion?
In this excerpt from the book “Kicksology,” Brian Metzler asks at what point will technological advances overshadow human propulsion.
Author
Brian Metzler
Brian Metzler was the founding editor of Trail Runner. He’s also the author of several books, including “Trail Running Illustrated: The Art of Running Free” (2021) and “Kicksology: The Hype, Science, Culture and Cool of Running Shoes” (2019).
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