Update 5/18/2015: Nike has fixed the issue I had with this shoe in the newest version – view my review of the 2015 Nike Free 5.0 here. When you’re in the business of writing about running shoes, it pays to be quick about sharing thoughts on new shoe releases, particularly when the release involves one […]
Beginning Runner Tips: Choosing A Running Shoe
April 3, 2014 By 15 Comments
Tonight I’ll be meeting for the first time with my Spring 2014 5K Yes I Can! running group. This will be the second Spring that I’ve co-coached a beginner running group, and last year I had an absolute blast doing it. There’s nothing quite as rewarding as helping people develop a running routine, and I […]
Saucony Grid Type A6 Sizing Update
April 2, 2014 By 31 Comments
Several weeks ago I posted a first impression post on the Saucony Grid Type A6. In that post I mentioned that the shoe seemed to fit longer and narrower than the A5 (I had both in size 10.5), and I indicated I was hoping to get ahold of a pair in size 10 for comparison. […]
Slomo: Do What You Want To
April 2, 2014 By 13 Comments
My wife found the video below on the NY Times website this morning and shared it with me. Almost one year out from quitting my 10-year career as an academic to build a new career around my passion for running, this speaks to me on so many levels. Do want you want to. Don’t be […]
Chaco Barefoot Z Preview
April 1, 2014 By 7 Comments
In a move that will surely elicit derision from those claiming that the minimalist footwear movement is dead, Chaco is releasing a new sandal that bucks the recent trend toward more maximal footwear: Chaco claims that the Barefoot Z sandal is the lightest, most minimal sport sandal ever created. Here’s what the brand has to […]
Running Socks Review: Injinji and DeFeet
April 1, 2014 By 8 Comments
I’m going to start this review by stating that if weather and shoe comfort permit, I prefer to go without socks when I run. When socks are warranted (e.g., in winter, in a shoe with an abrasive interior), I prefer socks that are cheap and minimal. Just enough to create a friction barrier between my […]
Altra The One2 (Squared) Review: A Complete Redesign
March 31, 2014 By 55 Comments
It’s been quite a while since I’ve run in an Altra shoe. I like the brand, I’ve been in touch with the founders since before they made their first shoe, and I love the fact that they produce shoes that are shaped like a human foot. However, I’ve never really connected with an Altra shoe […]
This Week in Runblogging: 3/24 to 3/30 2014
March 30, 2014 By 6 Comments
It’s been a bit of a crazy week off the blog for me (taxes and Taekwondo!), so less time to write than I had hoped. I should be getting a few shoe reviews out next week (Skechers GoBionic 2, maybe a first impression post on the Altra The One2) if all goes well. Below are […]
The Origin of the Nike Free: Two Videos for Running Shoe Geeks
March 28, 2014 By 5 Comments
Being both a scientist and a shoe geek, I love learning about the process that goes into the design of running shoes. I’ve been a fan of the Nike Free line since the original Free 3.0, and have run in many models since. With the exception of a few lemons (e.g., Free 3.0 v4), I’ve […]
You Have To Watch This Running Video from 1982
March 26, 2014 By 8 Comments
I just got an email from a reader (thanks Kevin!) alerting me to a YouTube video that features a caveman being chased across a desert: A old-fashioned looking, forefoot striking runner on a treadmill: And a vertical ground reaction force plot on a computer screen: Is this a preview for the Born to Run movie? […]
