UPDATE 7/30/2012: Saucony has released a much-improved, lace-up update to the Saucony Hattori – read my Saucony Hattori LC review here. One of the coolest parts of the Boston Marathon weekend experience was the Expo – it was a bit overwhelming for a gear junkie like me to be surrounded by the latest offerings from […]
Saucony Fastwitch 5 Running Shoe Review
April 24, 2011 By 19 Comments
Update 4/2013: This is a discontinued model, read my Saucony Fastwitch 6 review here. Over the past few months I’ve been putting miles on several new reduced-heel shoe offerings from Saucony. Among these are the Fastwitch 5, Mirage, Peregrine, and most recently the Hattori. The Fastwitch 5 is unique among these in that it is […]
Race Report: 2011 Boston Marathon
April 22, 2011 By 31 Comments
Last summer I spent a weekend in Boston with my family, and during the trip I paid a visit the the Bill Rogers Running Center for the first time. While there, I admired the many Boston Marathon shirts that were for sale, but chose not to buy one since I had not yet qualified for […]
The Boston Marathon
April 16, 2011 By 23 Comments
On Monday morning I will be standing in a corral in Hopkinton, MA awaiting the start of the Boston Marathon. It’s difficult for me to put into words exactly how this thought makes me feel. The prospect of spending the weekend in the midst of one of the greatest running events in the world fills […]
Slow Motion Gait Analysis – You Be The PT Part II
April 15, 2011 By 150 Comments
Ten days ago I posted a series of videos of my friend Lauren running on a treadmill in slow motion. As I indicated in that post, Lauren is a very strong runner, but has been dealing with intermittent, debilitating bouts of ITBS in her left leg for many years. In the comments to that post […]
The Pros and Cons of Video Analysis: Getting the Runner’s Body Back in Balance by Dr. Phil Maffetone
April 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Last week I published a post where I invited you to play the role of Physical Therapist and evaluate my friend Lauren’s running gait. The response to that post was quite amazing, and we plan to do some follow-up filming outdoors with a local specialist later this week – stay tuned! One of the points […]
Salomon S-Lab: Cool Video Featuring Kilian Jornet and his Custom Shoes
April 12, 2011 By 8 Comments
Saw this video awhile back on the Zero Drop blog – gives an inside look at how shoes are custom made for elites. I need to start training harder so that I can warrant my own custom last…
Asics 33 Minimalist Shoes: “A Cushioned Ride From Heel Strike All The Way Through Toe-Off”
April 11, 2011 By 37 Comments
Asics is set to join the “minimalist” running market with its “33” collection of running shoes. The collection will initially include two models: the Gel Blur 33 (see photo at left) and the Gel Rush 33. According to the video below, the name “33” was “inspired by the fact that there are 33 joints in […]
Merrell, Wolverine World Wide, and the Minimalist Shoe Market
April 7, 2011 By 16 Comments
A couple of days ago I wrote a post in which I took a critical look at Brooks Running’s somewhat muddled message with regard to the announcement of its PureProject line of “minimalist” running shoes (not sure if they’re calling them that though…). In particular, I found Brooks CEO Jim Weber’s comment – “…when it […]
Paul Tergat Running Gait Video – A Thing of Beauty
April 6, 2011 By 6 Comments
I edited out and slowed down a clip of Paul Tergat running from a Nike+ commercial – looks like he’s just going at a jogging pace. Beautiful form if you ask me. Entire commercial is here on YouTube
Slow Motion Gait Analysis – You Be the PT
April 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
My friend Lauren is a chronically injured runner. In her case, ITBS on her left leg has been the issue that has plagued her on and off for nearly 10 years. Though she might not admit it herself, Lauren is also a phenomenal runner – easily one of the top female runners currently in the […]
Brooks PureProject – Marketing Gone Awry
April 4, 2011 By 24 Comments
Brooks has made a splash over the past few weeks with the announcement of their PureProject line of running shoes (set to be released this Fall). While I applaud the arrival of more choice for runners from yet another shoe company, something just isn’t sitting right with me regarding Brooks’ approach to unveiling these shoes […]
Brooks PureProject Details and Shoe Images Released
April 1, 2011 By 39 Comments
Update 10/24/2011: I share my thoughts on the Brooks Pure Connect here. Brooks released details today about it’s upcoming PureProject line of minimalist running shoes (thanks to Zak as well as Ransacker for the details!). I wrote about the Brooks PureProject a few weeks back, so I’ll keep my comments here brief. I don’t know […]
Vibram Fivefingers TrekSport Review
March 31, 2011 By 22 Comments
I have a special affinity for the funky Vibram Fivefingers toeshoes. The VFF KSO was my first true zero-drop running shoe, and it was the shoe that taught me how to run without a big wedge of cushion under my feet. I followed the KSO by getting a pair of the Vibram Bikilas, and managed […]
Altra Instinct Running Shoe Review: Zero Drop, Foot Shaped, and Cushioned
March 30, 2011 By 78 Comments
“The human foot is not to be regarded, as seems almost to be the idea with many, as an incoordinating mass of flesh, bone and gristle which may with impunity be crowded into almost any sort of protective covering to form a fleshy peg, more or less similar to a horse’s hoof, on which to […]
