One of the things I have learned since I started reviewing gear here on Runblogger is that different companies have different approaches to how they deal with soliciting reviews from bloggers like me. Some are clearly interested in just gaining exposure and linkage, they aren’t good at returning emails, and one has gone so far […]
Review of Hydrapak E-Lite Hydration Vest: Lightweight Pack Made for Runners
February 16, 2011 By 11 Comments
Gear Reviews: Nalgene Water Bottles, Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap, and Febreze Laundry Odor Eliminator
February 13, 2011 By 4 Comments
I receive emails frequently requesting that I review various products. I’ve come to realize that this is both a blessing and a curse. Yes, it’s nice to be able to test out gear, but the downside is that it takes time to test and write reviews, and time lately is something that I have precious […]
Runblogger’s Top Running Shoes of 2010
December 30, 2010 By 29 Comments
I’ve been contemplating for a few weeks about whether to put together a top shoe of the year list. Part of my hesitation was that I find it hard to rank shoes in numerical order – some are good for some things, others are good for other things, and very few (none?) are good at […]
Saucony Peregrine Minimalist Trail Shoe Review from Tridudes
December 16, 2010 By 13 Comments
Update 6/15/2011: Just posted my own full review of the Saucony Peregrine. As I have posted previously here on Runblogger, the Saucony Peregrine is a lightweight, 4mm drop trail shoe set to be released in early 2011. Details about the shoe have been hard to come by, but a reader (thanks Spyros!) recently passed along […]
Winter Running Gear – Reviews of Personal Favorites From Head-to-Toe
December 10, 2010 By 13 Comments
Well, winter is upon us, and as the dark arrives progressively earlier, the cold wind starts to howl, and the snow begins to fall, we runners who live in the northern climes must begin to adapt. I’ve received a number of emails recently asking for recommendations about winter running gear, so I figured it was […]
Gear Review: RecoFit Calf Compression Sleeves and Arm Coolers
December 4, 2010 By 2 Comments
Several months ago I posted a review of a pair of Zensah calf compression sleeves that were sent to me to test out. My review was very positive, and in that post I did a brief overview of the science behind how compression garments are supposed to be of benefit to runners. I’m still not […]
Shoe Reviews: Mizuno Wave Universe and Mizuno Wave Ronin
December 1, 2010 By 35 Comments
I’m going to do something of a departure from my norm here and review two shoes in a single post. My reason for opting to do this is twofold: 1. both pairs of shoes were provided to me by the same manufacturer at the same time (disclosure – these we both test samples provided free […]
New Balance Minimus Trail: First Look Review
November 18, 2010 By 54 Comments
A few days ago I put up a first look review of the much anticipated New Balance Minimus Road shoe. Well, the next day the UPS man stopped by again, this time with a box containing Minimus shoe #2, the New Balance Minimus Trail (disclosure – this was a media sample and was provided free […]
New Balance Minimus Road: First Run and More Pictures
November 14, 2010 By 83 Comments
New shoes are bad for me – I simply can’t resist running in them. This contributed to my trouble last weekend at the Manchester City Marathon as I ran the race in the Saucony Grid Type A4 flats – it was only my third run in them, and they were too little shoe for my […]
New Balance Minimus Road has Arrived
November 13, 2010 By 24 Comments
I received a surprise package from the UPS man today – a tester pair of the New Balance Minimus road shoe! I’ve been in touch off and on with a New Balance rep about trying the Minimus out when it was ready, but had indicated only a day or two ago that the New Balance […]
Nike Free Run+ Review: Nice Transitional Minimalist Running Shoe, but Not Barefoot-Like
October 28, 2010 By 44 Comments
This review is long overdue, but it’s one that I have long felt compelled to write. When Nike first announced the release of the newest member of it’s Free line of more minimalist running shoes, the Nike Free Run+, I was highly critical of their marketing approach. Some took this as me attacking a shoe […]
Saucony Kinvara as a Marathon Shoe: Review on the dailymile Blog
October 15, 2010 By 3 Comments
As I reported last week here on Runblogger, I wore the Saucony Kinvara during my BQ race at the Smuttynose Rockfest Marathon. A few people have asked for more detail on how the shoe performed during the race, so I arranged a post by me and a few friends over on the dailymile Community Blog […]
Review: GoLite Amp Lite Trail Running and Light Hiking Shoe
October 12, 2010 By 9 Comments
A few months ago I wrote a post describing a new line of shoes being developed by GoLite footwear. The line from GoLite Footwear features what they call “Baretech technology,” which among other things includes the fact that they have a more anatomical last (the shape of the shoe better matches the foot) and are […]
Review: Hydrapak Softflask Energy Gel Flask
October 11, 2010 By 3 Comments
One of the pieces of equipment that I carried with me during the Smuttynose Rockfest Marathon last week was a cool little energy flask made by a company called Hydrapak. Hydrapak makes some innovative stuff, focusing mainly on fueling, hydration systems, and packs, and I previously reviewed their GelBot water/gel bottle combo here on Runblogger. […]
Running Accessories: Stuffitts, YurBuds, and Rockin’ Refuel Chocolate Milk
September 27, 2010 By 13 Comments
I’m beginning to fall behind on my product review obligations, so I thought I’d combine a few into a single post since they are relatively short and easy, and don’t necessarily warrant a full post as do some of my my more in-depth product reviews. In this post I’ll be reviewing three products that were […]
