Let me begin by saying I don’t race. I hate racing and always have. For one, I don’t have a competitive bone in my body (except when playing backgammon, or any game for that matter, with my husband). I just don’t thrive on the stress and anticipation of race day. The jittery feeling, instead of […]
Archives for September 2014
Hoka Huaka Running Shoe Review with Comparisons to the Hoka Clifton
September 29, 2014 By 19 Comments
A few weeks ago I reviewed the Hoka Clifton. It was my first experience in a Hoka shoe, and my reaction was mixed. I was impressed by fit and comfort – it was the first Hoka I’ve tried on that seemed to be a good match for my foot shape. However, the ride was a […]
This Week in Runblogging: September 22 to 28 2014
September 28, 2014 By Leave a Comment
My post last week referencing an article in Lower Extremity Review titled the “The Rise and Fall of Minimalist Running” generated quite a bit of commentary. The article took a fairly well-balanced look at what we have learned as a result of the minimalist movement, and it makes for an interesting read. One of the […]
Treating Plantar Fasciitis With Foot Strengthening vs. Stretching: Different Takes on the Same Study
September 25, 2014 By 14 Comments
I recently read an article on the New York Times Well Blog about a study in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. The study, by Michael Rathleff and colleagues, compared strengthening vs. stretching exercises to treat plantar fasciitis (PF). In a nutshell, the Times article reported that the study found strengthening exercises to […]
The Rise and Fall of Minimalist Running: Recommended Article in Lower Extremity Review
September 23, 2014 By 22 Comments
Quick heads up – I was interviewed a few months ago for an article that was recently published in Lower Extremity Review. Titled “The Rise and Fall of Minimalist Running,” the article takes what I feel is a pretty balanced look at what we have learned over the past few years as a result of […]
Mizuno Wave Hayate Review: A Decent, But Mis-matched Trail Shoe
September 22, 2014 By 16 Comments
by David Henry Other than running in the Mizuno Wave Universe 3 a couple years ago, I have not run in any other Mizuno shoe. When Pete asked if I’d be interested in reviewing the Hayate, I was excited to try out, what was for me, an untested brand and one that was making an […]
This Week in Runblogging: September 15 to 21 2014
September 21, 2014 By Leave a Comment
This week I reviewed the adidas Adios Boost 2. Version 1 of the adios Boost was one of my favorite shoes from last year – it provided a smooth, responsive ride that was capable of handling a variety of distances and speeds. I’m a fan of the Boost midsole material as if provides a soft, […]
Spaulding Rehab in Boston is Looking for Barefoot/Minimalist Runners for a Research Study
September 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Last Fall I traveled down to Boston to visit the Spaulding National Running Center. Spaulding is both a rehab and research center, and while I was there they mentioned that they were trying to recruit barefoot and minimalist runners to participate in some of their research studies. I was recently contacted again by Spaulding and […]
Salomon 2015 Shoe Previews: S-Lab Sense Ultra 4 and S-Lab X-Series
September 16, 2014 By 2 Comments
Next up in the 2015 running shoe preview series via Runningshoes.com is Salomon. The two shoes we’ll take a look at here are the S-Lab Sense Ultra 4 and the S-Lab X-series. Salomon S-Lab Sense 4 Ultra I just recently reviewed the Salomon Sense 3 Ultra – one of my favorite shoes of the year so […]
adidas Adios Boost 2 Review: Same Great Ride, Different Fit
September 15, 2014 By 51 Comments
The Adios is adidas’ distance racing flat. It’s a shoe that can be found on the feet of many of the top elite adidas sponsored marathoners, and last year they released a version with a midsole composed of their recently introduced Boost material. I’d heard a lot of positive praise for the shoe from friends, […]
This Week in Runblogging: September 8 to 14 2014
September 14, 2014 By 4 Comments
I finally wrote up my review of the Hoka Clifton this week, and I have to say that the experience of running in the shoe was an interesting and thought provoking one. Even if the shoe wasn’t the best match for me, it’s one to look at if you want a lightweight shoe with max […]
Tips on Running Safety For Women
September 11, 2014 By 18 Comments
by Austin Bonds I’ve come to the realization that running safety can be easily neglected in the middle of a great run. The weather feels fantastic, the feet are moving swiftly across the sidewalk, and the beat of a favorite song is pulsing through the ears. We run and we return home – it should […]
Biggest Drawback of the Apple Sport Watch For Runners: No On-Board GPS
September 10, 2014 By 61 Comments
The big news yesterday was Apple’s announcement of two new iPhones as well as the Apple Watch. Like most people, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the announcement of the Watch since rumors have consistently hinted at a slew of fitness-related features. Done well, the watch had the potential to be a game changer in the fitness […]
Saucony Shoe Previews: Breakthru, Zealot, Mirage 5, and Peregrine 5
September 9, 2014 By 17 Comments
Update 1/28/2015: I have now posted full reviews of the Saucony Breakthru and Saucony Zealot. A few weeks ago I posted a preview of some 2015 shoe releases from Asics, this week we’ll take a look at some new shoes on the way from Saucony. All of the videos below were produced by Runningshoes.com at the […]
Hoka Clifton Running Shoe Review
September 8, 2014 By 28 Comments
One of the great things about the running shoe market right now is that there is a huge diversity of footwear options available. From minimal to maximal, and everything in between, there is most likely something out there that will meet your personal preferences/needs. As a more minimally oriented runner, I’ve held off for a […]
