Runners tend to be creatures of habit, particularly with running shoes. We find a pair and develop a minor (or major) obsession with them. We stockpile them, replace them blindly, and only wear them. However, you do not benefit from lifelong loyalty to a shoe. Instead, you want to find a new model of running shoes whenever your needs change, a shoe evolves beyond your needs, or to simply have another shoe in your rotation. Why Try a New Model of Running Shoes? Over time, your feet ...
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Selecting a Home Treadmill
A home treadmill is a luxury. However, for many runners, it is also an invaluable training tool. A home treadmill allows you to get in your runs regardless of the time of day, weather, or childcare options. You can run through snowstorms and heatwaves, before or after a long commute, or while your baby babbles in a nearby bassinet. During the COVID-19 pandemic, home treadmills offer an safe alternative to gyms or running outside in crowded areas. For some runners who prefer to be ...
2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Runners
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by adidas. All opinions expressed are my own. It’s the time of year again for Christmas shopping! This gift guide is themed for the diehard winter runner in your life - the one who runs outside no matter what conditions, even the snow, dark mornings, or cold temperatures. Good gear makes a difference for those runners - and as most runners know, you can never quite have enough gear. adidas Rise and Run Jacket A good jacket makes a huge ...
Can Beet Juice Improve Running? {Red Ace Review}
Disclaimer: In 2017, I was sent a package of Red Ace Organic Beet Juice in exchange for a fair review. Since then, I've used and repeatedly tested this product. All opinions expressed are my own. This post has been updated to reflect my experience with Red Ace over the past couple years and to reflect the most recent research in beet juice supplementation. Beet juice is one of those trendy foods in the world of sports nutrition. Some of the trends aren’t back by legitimate ...
Bao Bei Speed Bump Maternity Band Review
Disclaimer: This is an unsponsored, unaffiliated, honest review. I purchased the product on my own. I am reviewing it because I liked it and relied on reviews when making this purchase. Running during pregnancy has become more mainstream over the past decade or so. Female elites such as Alysia Montano raced with prominent bumps and baby bumps have graced the cover of Runner’s World. With more women running through their pregnancies, a niche emerged in the running gear market: maternity ...