n Episode 11 of The Active You, we sit down with longtime Mizuno representative and running industry veteran, RunBird Riley. With nearly 16 years at Mizuno, Riley has helped countless runners find the right shoe, understand the latest technology, and most importantly, enjoy the process of running. We also dive into a fun piece of running history as John and Riley share how they first connected years ago through the Running Shoe Geeks Facebook community before eventually meeting in person at Runner's Roost. What started as online conversations about running shoes turned into a friendship built around a shared passion for running and helping others stay active. Throughout the episode, Riley shares insights from his years in the industry, how running shoes have evolved, and why he believes the best running shoe isn't necessarily the most expensive, the most advanced, or the most popular. Instead, it's the shoe that you enjoy running in. From shoe fitting and technology to building confidence in runners of all experience levels, this conversation highlights the importance of finding gear that works for you and embracing an active lifestyle on your own terms. We even crack open a few beers Riley brought from Pennsylvania while talking running, community, shoe geek culture, and what keeps people coming back to the sport year after year. Whether you're training for your next race, just getting started, or simply curious about the world of running shoes, this is an episode you won't want to miss.