My posting has been light this past week because I’ve been somewhat off-the-grid in the Northeast Kingdom of VT. I spent the week coaching and presenting on exercise physiology, shoes, form, etc. at the Craftsbury Marathon Camp (for adults) and had an absolute blast – much more to come on this experience in the coming […]
Another Great Running Comic from The Oatmeal
July 16, 2013 By 3 Comments
Just came across a link to another great comic about running at The Oatmeal, check it out here: http://theoatmeal.com/comics/running
Topo Athletic Shoes Now Available – Will the Split-Toe Shoe Succeed?
July 12, 2013 By 17 Comments
I just received an email from City Sports announcing that Topo Athletic’s new line of split toe shoes are now in-stock. Topo is the company that was formed by Tony Post after he left Vibram, and the line consists of three different models: one for running, one for racing, and one for the gym: Topo […]
Under Armour Speedform Running Shoe Review
July 10, 2013 By 24 Comments
I was at a store called Reny’s in Bridgton, Maine last week when an older woman, probably in her 80’s, walked up to me with a big smile on her face and her finger aimed at my shoes. “You’re making a statement in those!” she said, chuckling as she proceeded on past me down the […]
I want these adidas shoes…!!!!
July 10, 2013 By 12 Comments
Boost? No. Springblade? Another no. (though they did send me pairs of both) adidas may be undertaking a media blitz for their high-tech new releases, but earlier today I happened to notice that they’ve quietly come out with a sequel to one of my favorite shoes from the past few years – the adidas adipure […]
Dirty Runner: Altra Lone Peak 1.5 Review
July 9, 2013 By 7 Comments
A short time ago I received this comment posted (anonymously) on my blog about which shoe I was going to use for the MMT100: “Why is the Lone Peak 1.5 your “weapon of choice”?. The company’s customer service told me it’s not functionally different than the original, which you seemed to pretty much trash in […]
Best Low-Drop Ultramarathon Shoes: Recommendations From Nate Sanel
July 3, 2013 By 20 Comments
My perfect trail shoe would be one with a minimal upper that fits like a glove over the forefoot, a wide toe box, excellent drainage, great grip, a soft ride, 0-4mm heel/forefoot differential, and enough cushioning to run 100 miles. When talking about shoes for an ultra, I think that it’s important to distinguish what […]
Best Race Report Ever via The Oatmeal!
July 3, 2013 By 6 Comments
You may know Matthew Inman as a cartoonist who writes sometimes scathing, sometimes geeky, and often hysterical comics over at the popular site The Oatmeal. What I didn’t realize until last night is that Inman is also a pretty adept runner. I was searching for posts about ultramarathon shoes and came across a race report […]
Off The Road and Into the Mud: Becoming an Obstacle Racer
July 2, 2013 By 3 Comments
Intro from Pete: I’ve known Heather Gannoe since the early days of dailymile.com, and finally got to meet her in person a few weeks ago out in Oregon. Heather has blogged as long as I have, formerly as Run Faster Mommy!, and now over at Relentless Forward Commotion. She has a knack for keeping it […]
Hoka One One Rapa Nui Comp Review by George Harris
July 1, 2013 By 29 Comments
Intro from Pete: Guest reviewer George Harris is a 58 year-old runner from Manteca, CA. He’s been running for 36 years, most of that as a soldier in the US Army. His first pair of real running shoes was the 1978 Nike Waffle Trainer, which cost the outrageous price of $45.00. George currently runs 70-75 […]
Recommended Zero Drop, Cushioned Trail Running Shoes
June 27, 2013 By 21 Comments
Though I enjoy wearing zero drop, barefoot-style shoes casually and while running on roads, I’ve found out the hard way that running trails in minimally cushioned shoes can sometimes be difficult, especially if pointy rocks are strewn about (a bruised foot during my first 50K made me realize the value of a good rock plate…). […]
Recommended Zero Drop, Cushioned Road Running Shoes
June 25, 2013 By 46 Comments
If you’re interested in going more minimal with your running shoes, but don’t want to give up cushioning, this is the pace to look. A growing niche in the running shoe world is for zero drop shoes that retain some amount of cushion – I put a lot of miles on shoes in this category, […]
Under Armour Speedform Upper Construction Video
June 25, 2013 By 3 Comments
Update 7/10/2013 – just published my review of the Under Armour Speedform. One of the soon-to-arrive shoes that I’m really excited about trying is the Under Armour Speedform. I’m a big fan of shoes that allow me to run sockless, and as the video below demonstrates, the Speedform looks like it is designed to meet […]
Merrell Ascend Glove Trail Shoe Review and Six Pair Giveaway!
June 24, 2013 By 42 Comments
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to fly out to Portland, Oregon to attend an insights meeting with Merrell Footwear. Merrell has organized a meeting like this each year for the past 3 years, and they basically invite a collection of individuals throughout the running footwear world to solicit feedback on trends, marketing […]
