Sole Connections: Building Community Through Shoes, Strides, and Stories with Geoff Crowe

The Trail Chasers

What does it take to turn a passion for running and running shoes into a thriving community?
In this insightful and educational episode, we sit down with Geoff Crowe, a dynamic running shoe influencer whose journey started with a simple goal: to inspire others through his love for running.
Geoff shares his unique journey of getting into running later in life, beginning in his late thirties around the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. He transitioned from a corporate career to remote work, giving him flexibility to focus on fitness and running before moving into the running space full-time!

Geoff takes us through his favourite distances, his obsession with getting his marathon right and even touches on his love for trail running and affinity for mountains.

As a running shoe influencer Geoff touches on his strategy for maintaining an independent and authentic presence in the running shoe review niche. He delves into his experiences working with various brands, his massive shoe collection, and the ways he engages with his community both online and at races and events.

Geoff shares how his expertise in running shoes has not only helped athletes find their perfect fit but also created a global community of runners.

He also reveals his training routines, personal life balance, and exciting future goals, including running the Berlin Marathon, Otter Trail Run and UTCT with Adidas.

The episode ends with a light-hearted word association game, offering listeners a glimpse into Jeff's personality and priorities.

From shoe reviews to personal stories, Geoff’s content motivates runners of all levels to keep pushing forward—one stride at a time. Tune in to discover how Geoff uses his platform to inspire, connect, and build a movement that goes beyond just shoes.