Now that my book writing is done, I’ve gotten back into some serious training again. As part of my renewed interest in my own training, I’ve recently been reading through Jack Daniels’ Running Formula. I’ve used the book as a reference for quite some time, and have used an MS Excel spreadsheet that uses Daniels […]
Archives for July 2012
Need Help Determining Daniels Running Formula Training Paces?: Try the Free fit2run App
July 31, 2012 By 8 Comments
Saucony Hattori LC Lace-Up Review – A Massively Improved Update to Saucony’s First Zero Drop Shoe
July 31, 2012 By 27 Comments
Last year Saucony released it’s first zero drop shoe: the Saucony Hattori (soon to be joined in this category by the Saucony Virrata). My review of the original Hattori was favorable, but there were two big issues that I had with the shoe. 1. It was ugly. The first time I put the Hattori on […]
"Running For Life" Workshop This Saturday in Concord, NH
July 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This Saturday Dr. Brett Coapland and I will be conducting a half-day workshop on running shoes, running form, and running injuries. We still have a few spots left for those who might be interested in attending – information can be found below, or on the Running For Life workshop registration page. Running For Life: Strategies […]
Crewing the Vermont 100 Ultramarathon
July 27, 2012 By 5 Comments
Last weekend I had the amazing experience of crewing for my buddy Nate Sanel at the Vermont 100 Ultramarathon. If you’ve never crewed an Ultra, I highly recommend it – not only did I have a blast, but the experience of watching people attempt to run 100 miles is truly awe inspiring. Crewing a race […]
Merrell Bare Access 2, Merrell Road Glove 2, Saucony Virrata, and Saucony Mirage 3: Shoe Preview Videos From Running Warehouse
July 26, 2012 By 8 Comments
Running Warehouse recently posted videos of a bunch of Merrell and Saucony shoes that will be released in early 2013. Below I’ve shared videos for the Merrell Road Glove 2, Merrell Bare Access 2, Saucony Virrata, and Saucony Mirage 3. Personally, I’m really excited to try out the new Bare Access an the Virrata, both […]
Skechers Go Race: Meb’s Olympic Marathon Shoe
July 26, 2012 By 6 Comments
A few days ago Brian Metzler of Competitor.com published an article showing off the shoes that will be worn by some of the US Olympic Marathon runners in London. Among them was the shoe to be worn by Meb Keflezghi– the Skechers Go Race. Here’s what Metzler wrote about Meb’s shoe: “When Skechers signed Keflezighi […]
Sole Width Comparison Photos: Saucony Kinvara TR vs. Saucony Kinvara 3, Brooks Pure Grit, and Merrell Mix Master 2
July 25, 2012 By 23 Comments
Yesterday I posted a first run review of the Saucony Kinvara TR and noted that the fit seemed off – too narrow and tapered in the forefoot to the point where I had to swap out the insole for a very thin one to make it work. This morning I took out a few shoes […]
Saucony Kinvara TR Trail Shoe: First Run Thoughts
July 25, 2012 By 20 Comments
If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time you know that I’m a big fan of the Saucony Kinvara running shoe – it’s the shoe that has carried me through my last two marathons, and is a personal favorite for long runs on the road. Lately, however, I’ve been doing a lot […]
July 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Mizuno Wave Ekiden Racing Shoe Coming to the US
July 24, 2012 By 3 Comments
For a long time, Mizuno has had only one shoe that really hits my sweet spot: the Mizuno Wave Universe. I’ve tried both the Ronin and Musha, and though they’re solid shoes, neither were a very good match for me. I’ve long thought that Mizuno had a big gap in it’s offerings between the Universe […]
“Research Isn’t Everything…” – Great Post By Physiotherapist Tom Goom
July 22, 2012 By 5 Comments
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the past few years it’s that both research and individual experience (yes, anecdotal evidence!) can be equally valuable sources of information when attempting to make decisions about which type of shoe to wear, whether or not to change your running form, which training methods to employ, etc. In […]
Saucony Kinvara TR Trail Shoe Now Available at Running Warehouse
July 22, 2012 By 8 Comments
Quick post to alert you that the Saucony Kinvara TR trail running shoe is now available at Running Warehouse. The much anticipate Kinvara TR is a lightweight trail shoe (8.9oz) with a 3mm drop from heel to forefoot (18mm heel, 15mm forefoot). For those who, like me, are big fans of the Kinvara road shoe, […]
adidas adiPure Adapt: The Ugly Duckling of adidas’ Natural Running Line
July 18, 2012 By 28 Comments
Shoe giant adidas is about to release three new shoes in what it is referring to as its “natural running collection.” The shoes are the Adapt, Gazelle, and Motion, and the three shoes allow for a step-down approach to running in less shoe. According to Running Warehouse, the Motion is a 7.5oz, 8mm drop shoe […]
Mizuno Evo Levitas and Cursoris: Mizuno’s First Foray Into Zero Drop, Cushioned Shoes
July 13, 2012 By 18 Comments
The Running Warehouse Blog just posted a preview of two new cushioned zero drop shoes from Mizuno: the Mizuno Evo Levitas and Evo Cursoris. Both are due to come out in early 2013, and fill what is rapidly becoming a very crowded niche occupied by shoes like the currently available Altra Instinct, New Balance MR00, […]
Study Examines Breast Movement During Bare-Breasted Running
July 12, 2012 By 8 Comments
A few days ago I received a literature review update from my friend Blaise Dubois, and among the many articles he summarized was one in particular that caught my eye. The article from the July 2012 issue of Medicine & Science in Sport & Exercise is titled “Predictors of Three-Dimensional Breast Kinematics during Bare-Breasted Running.” […]
