Quick heads up – Running Warehouse is having a sale on a bunch of racing flats starting today. Additionally, the first 2500 people to purchase a flat via the sale will get a $50 Running Warehouse gift card – pretty sweet deal! (note: if they are still available, gift cards appear in your cart when […]
Effects of Cadence Training on Running Biomechanics and Efficiency
March 4, 2015 By 11 Comments
Research has suggested that increasing running cadence (steps/minute) by 5-10% can reduce loading at the knee and hip joints, and this has spurred interest in the use of cadence training in clinical settings. In particular, Heiderscheit et al. (2011) found that increasing cadence reduced peak vertical ground reaction force, peak hip adduction, peak hip flexion, […]
Winter Running Apparel Review: GORE and Sporthill Windproof Running Pants and Tights
February 18, 2015 By 6 Comments
One of the most popular posts I wrote last winter was a piece on whether you should wear shorts or no shorts over running tights. The post currently has 135 comments, quite possibly a record for this site, and it quickly became clear that I had hit on a topic of great significance to runners. […]
Runblogger Reader Survey Results: Top Trail Running Shoes of 2014
February 16, 2015 By 14 Comments
Last week I posted the results of the 2014 Runblogger reader survey of top road running shoes. In this post we move on to the trail shoe results (delayed a bit by a stomach virus that has ripped through my house over the past week…). For the trail shoe survey, I received a total of […]
Winter Running Traction: Stabilicers Run, Kahtoola Nanospikes, and YakTrax Run Cleats
February 10, 2015 By 15 Comments
Winters where I live can be hard, but my disdain for the treadmill generally keeps me outside unless conditions get really bad. This winter started off pretty tame up here in New Hampshire. We had cold, but not much snow through early January, and I was able to use road shoes for most of my […]
Runblogger Reader Survey Results: Top Road Running Shoes of 2014
February 5, 2015 By 18 Comments
Last month I posted a survey asking Runblogger readers to vote for their top 3 road and trail shoes of 2014. This was the second year that I conducted this survey (view last year’s results here), and once again the response was great. Over 550 people submitted votes for top road shoes, and over 250 […]
Are “Strenuous Joggers” as Likely to Die as Sedentary Individuals?
February 4, 2015 By 6 Comments
Last week I took on a media article that equated a glass of wine with an hour at the gym in terms of heath benefits. That article was a case of mangled reporting of scientific research (the lead author even addressed it). This week I’ve seen a number of media articles come out about another […]
Lead Researcher Debunks the Red Wine Equals Exercise Article
February 2, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Last Friday I wrote a post criticizing an article in My Daily that horrifically misinterpreted a research study on the compound resveratrol and its potential benefits as an exercise supplement. The article equated a glass of red wine to an hour at the gym in terms of health benefits. Unfortunately, there were numerous problems with […]
Is a Glass of Red Wine Per Day a Viable Substitute For Regular Exercise?
January 30, 2015 By 7 Comments
Every once in awhile an article comes through my Facebook feed that sets off alarm bells. The other day I saw a link to an article titled “A Glass of Red Wine is the Equivalent to an Hour at the Gym Says New Study.” The sub-title reads “New research reveals skipping the gym in favour […]
Twenty Running Shoes I’d Like To Try in 2015
January 26, 2015 By 54 Comments
Every once in awhile I like to scan the brand pages over at Running Warehouse to look for new shoes that are coming out. I spent some time this morning doing this, and quickly found myself drooling over a few models that I hadn’t yet heard about (hello Saucony Endorphin Racer!). I thought it might […]
Saucony ISOFIT Zealot Running Shoe Review
January 21, 2015 By 30 Comments
I spent the morning reading some of the early reviews of the Saucony Zealot (links at bottom of post). Though every reviewer has a slightly different take, some of the commonalities I found among them were that the shoe was a bit firmer than expected, the ISOFIT upper is unique and well-made, and the fit […]
Skechers GoMeb Strada Preview
January 20, 2015 By 35 Comments
Last week I reviewed Meb Keflezighi’s racing shoe, the Skechers GoMeb Speed 3. In this post I’m going to introduce you to his training shoe, the Skechers GoMeb Strada (I believe Kara Goucher is also training in this shoe now). I’ve been involved with the development of the Strada since late 2013, so the shoe […]
Skechers GoMeb Speed 3 Review
January 12, 2015 By 24 Comments
Among the Skechers Performance lineup of shoes, my favorites have been the GoRun and GoBionic models (unfortunately the latter is being discontinued). I ran in the GoRun Speed 1 and 2, but the shoe was not a great match for me. A little too narrow, a little to firm under the heel for long distances, […]
Altra Announces Halo “Smart” Shoe that Can Detect Foot Strike, Impact Force
January 8, 2015 By 8 Comments
I’ve read a few stories over the past few days about a new Altra shoe called the Halo. Looks interesting and thought I’d share here. The Halo has a sensor built into the sole that apparently can detect cadence, foot strike location, and ground impact force and send that info to a synced iFit watch […]
Minimal vs. Maximal: Why Are We Still Debating This?
I just read an article over on the Natural Running Center website titled “Why Minimalism Went Flat.” The article, written by Jim Hixson, provides his take on the reasons behind the rise in maximal footwear and the decline in minimal footwear. Since I’m mentioned in the opening paragraph, I thought I’d share some thoughts on […]