A few weeks ago I wrote about a study that looked at the effectiveness of self-directed gait retraining for increased step rate in runners. That study found that runners could indeed make lasting changes to step rate on their own, and increased cadence altered biomechanical variables that might increase risk of injury. These changes included […]
Another Study on the Efficacy and Potential Benefits of a Retraining Protocol to Increase Running Cadence
April 1, 2015 By 6 Comments
New Shoe Previews: Saucony Kinvara 6, Saucony Nomad TR, Nike Wildhorse 3, and Nike Terra Kiger 3
March 31, 2015 By 5 Comments
Running Warehouse has recently posted video previews of a bunch of new shoes, including the Saucony Kinvara 6, Saucony Nomad TR, Nike Wildhorse 3, and Nike Terra Kiger 3. Looks like the Wildhorse is indeed moving to 8mm drop and will become the slightly beefier of the two Nike trail shoes – makes sense to […]
Brooks Launch 2 Running Shoe Review: Updating a Classic
March 30, 2015 By 6 Comments
The original Brooks Launch was one of my all-time favorite running shoes. I started running in them in 2009, and ran a breakthrough PR in the (frigid) 2010 Disney Marathon with the Launch on my feet. They were simple, lightweight, soft in the heel, incredibly smooth, and the red/orange color combo looked amazing. They were […]
Trail Running Shoes To Keep An Eye On in 2015
March 26, 2015 By 13 Comments
A couple of months ago I posted a list of new road shoes that I’d like to try in 2015. As a complement to that post, and given that I don’t run trails as often, I asked David Henry to put together a list of trail shoes that he is most excited about running in […]
Review: GORE Urban Run Convertible Windstopper Gloves
March 23, 2015 By 2 Comments
You’d think given that it’s now Spring that it’s a bit late to be reviewing a pair of running gloves. Unfortunately, the cold has dragged on here in New Hampshire, and it was 10 degrees Fahrenheit and windy when I got up this morning. Conditions hadn’t improved much for my lunchtime run, and it was […]
Inspiring Story: 500+ Pound Man Finishes First 5K Race
March 20, 2015 By 1 Comment
I love stories about people who take control of their health by getting active. Yesterday on Facebook I shared a video about a man named Derek Mitchell who weighed 625 pounds. He decided he needed to do something about his weight, and so far he has lost 35 pounds and he just completed his first […]
New Balance RC1400 v3 Coming Soon
March 19, 2015 By 4 Comments
The New Balance 1400 v2 is one of my favorite shoes – simple, lightweight, and affordably priced. It’s also a very popular shoe among readers of this website, so I wanted to share the news that an update is on the way. Yesterday I was alerted in a comment that version 3 of the 1400 […]
Does Stability vs. Neutral Categorization Influence Whether I’ll Try a Given Running Shoe?
March 18, 2015 By 22 Comments
I recently mentioned in a blog post that I had purchased a pair of New Balance 1500 running shoes. The 1500s are a lightweight trainer/distance racing shoe that looked like a good match for my personal taste in running footwear. I’ve since received a few questions about whether I was concerned that the shoe had […]
Review: Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless Bluetooth Headphones With Heart Rate Monitoring
March 16, 2015 By 17 Comments
Over the past year I’ve reviewed a few optical heart rate monitors that allow runners to do away with the traditional chest strap. Both the Mio Link and Scosche Rhythm+ performed well, though I preferred the latter due to the fact that its fabric band was more comfortable and allowed it to be placed in […]
Nike Wildhorse 2 Trail Shoe Review
March 11, 2015 By 11 Comments
Reviewing road shoes during the winter in New Hampshire is very challenging. Once the snow begins to fall, we typically deal with a few months where sidewalks remain covered by snow and/or ice, and roads are narrowed by snowbanks. The latter makes roads especially dangerous to run if there is any traffic. This winter has […]
Running Warehouse Racing Flat Sale
March 10, 2015 By 18 Comments
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 […]
It’s Gotta Be the Shoes, Or Does It?
March 5, 2015 By 8 Comments
by Austin Bonds (RunLore.weebly.com) A week ago I was helping a man find some running shoes and noticed an older gentlemen slide into my peripheral vision. Since my head is usually turned downward as I tie laces countless times throughout the day, I glanced at his sneaks and observed that he had an older pair […]
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. […]
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 […]