The trailer (scroll down) of this Kickstarter film project titled “What Moves You?” looks great – here’s the description of the film: “Told from the point-of-view of runners from all walks of life, the film explores the inspiration and motivation that modern cultures associate with running. On the surface, the reasons people run seem obvious; health, […]
Archives for August 2014
Salomon S-Lab Sense 3 Ultra Trail Shoe Review
August 26, 2014 By 5 Comments
Earlier this year I wrote a review of the Salomon Sense Pro trail shoe. In that review I said that the Sense Pro “…feels like a racing flat built for the trails.” While I’d still stand by that description, having now run over 50 miles in the Salomon Sense 3 Ultra I’d say that though […]
Asics 2015 Shoe Previews: 33-M, 33-FA, 33-DFA, Fujirunnagade, DS Racer 10
August 25, 2014 By 21 Comments
Runningshoes.com has posted a bunch of video previews of new shoes introduced at the 2014 Outdoor Retailer Show. I’m going to put up a few posts this week featuring shoes that I have not yet covered elsewhere, and first up are some new 2015 releases from Asics. One of the collections Asics featured is a new […]
This Week in Runblogging: August 18 to August 24 2014
August 24, 2014 By 1 Comment
Last Thursday I posted a giveaway contest for a pair of Hoka Clifton running shoes – the contest runs through August 29 and the minimal requirement for entry is simply to leave a comment identifying your current favorite running shoe (there are a few additional ways to enter). I’ve put about 13 miles on my […]
Hoka Clifton Giveaway Contest
August 21, 2014 By 183 Comments
About a month ago I was contacted by Hoka asking if I’d be interested in trying out the new Hoka Clifton and conducting a giveaway for a pair of the shoes here on Runblogger. I’ve been hearing a lot of good things from fellow shoe geeks about the Clifton, and based on specs (around 8oz, […]
runScribe Launches Wearable Running Biomechanics Data Collection Device on Kickstarter
August 20, 2014 By 12 Comments
I get pitches for Kickstarter campaigns frequently, but rarely do I post about them since it’s hard to assess the potential of a device that I have not had a chance to play with myself. I’m going to make an exception to this general rule here to announce the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for […]
Merrell AllOut Rush Trail Shoe Review
August 19, 2014 By 12 Comments
I first saw the Merrell AllOut Rush at a meeting with the brand in Spring 2013. They were introducing the new AllOut line, and the emphasis was on added cushion while retaining some of the features that people like about the Merrell Barefoot/M-Connect collections. I was intrigued by the shoes since I’ve always felt that shoes […]
Finding a Runner’s High in Maine
August 18, 2014 By 9 Comments
The “Runner’s High” is an elusive thing. I sometimes think that non-runners believe that we all go out there in search of the high on every run. That running is some kind of addiction. Maybe it is, but I can honestly say that in the seven years that I’ve been running with purpose I’ve felt […]
This Week in Runblogging: August 11 to August 17 2014
August 17, 2014 By 2 Comments
Yesterday I ran 17.25 miles, my longest run in over a year and it went quite well! I’m in the final stretch of training for the Vermont 50K in late September, and my goal is to get at least one 20 miler in before the race (maybe two if I can bear it, still don’t […]
Running Warehouse Sales: Additional 25% Off Clearance Apparel and Hoka Markdowns
August 13, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Quick post and heads up – my advertising partner Running Warehouse is having a summer sale on clearance running apparel. This includes shirts, singlets, shorts, jackets, and pants/tights. In addition to the existing markdown, you can take an additional 25% off using code AUG25D. Sale ends on August 17, 2014. THE APPAREL SALE HAS ENDED […]
New Shoe Previews: New Balance Zante and Boracay, Altra Superior 2.0, Instinct 3.0, and Salomon Sense X-Series
August 12, 2014 By 6 Comments
Yesterday I provided previews of upcoming shoes from Brooks, Saucony and Skechers, and today we’ll take a look at new offerings from New Balance, Altra, and Salomon. As with yesterday’s post, photos and most of the info were provided by Sam Winebaum. Sam attends the Summer Outdoor Retailer Show each year and graciously offered to […]
New Shoe Previews: Brooks Launch 2, Saucony Zealot, Skechers GoMeb Speed 3
August 11, 2014 By 17 Comments
Last week my buddy and fellow New Hampshire runner Sam Winebaum attended the Summer Outdoor Retailer Show in Utah. As he does every year, Sam has put together a series of preview posts of running-related products from OR, and he invited me to share some of the images and product info that he posted. I’m […]
This Week in Runblogging: August 4 to August 10 2014
August 10, 2014 By Leave a Comment
The summer Outdoor Retailer Show was held last week, and with it came a lot of announcements of new products for runners and other outdoor sports enthusiasts. I posted a few previews (new shoes from Hoka, Timex One GPS watch), and have more coming this week (lots more new shoes – stay tuned!). I also […]
Friday Fun: A Crazy Fast Sheep
August 8, 2014 By 5 Comments
Came across this video in my Facebook feed the other day – never knew sheep were so fast. This one has some serious competitive fire! Hat tip to Running is Funny and Deadspin for the find. Have a great weekend!
Timex Introduces Ironman One GPS+ Smart Watch
August 7, 2014 By 7 Comments
I’ve reviewed a number of GPS fitness watches over the past few years. One of the most impressive was the Motorola MotoActv – it had a beautiful touch-screen, could play music via Bluetooth, and was solid on the tracking side. Unfortunately the MotoActv had some fatal flaws, namely poor battery life and ineffective waterproofing, particularly […]
