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 ...
Gear that Helped Me Run through My Entire Pregnancy
Good gear makes running easier. GPS watches allow us to track distance and pace with the touch of a button. Running shoes are constantly updating their foam and introducing things like carbon plates to help you run more efficiently. During pregnancy, gear is just as magical; the right running gear for pregnancy makes a significant difference. Every runner experiences pregnant running differently. I was able to run through my entire pregnancy due to having an easy, low-risk ...
How to Clean Running Clothes (OdorKlenz Review)
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. All opinions expressed are my own. It is a universally acknowledged fact that running clothes reek. This applies to any season of the year; in summer, you sweat buckets in the heat and humidity, streaking your running clothes with salty perspiration. In winter, you bundle up, warm up within the first 15 minutes, and manage to sweat into those wicking base layers. Personally, I prefer to invest in good quality running clothes. However, most ...
AfterShokz Trekz Titanium Wireless Headphones Review
A couple years ago, I ditched the music on my runs for personal safety. The earbud headphones that I used reduced my awareness of my surroundings. Ever since then, I have run in silence for every run and didn’t miss my music. I found that I could better pace myself on speed workouts and better control my effort on easy runs. However, I found myself wishing I could listen to audiobooks on my easy-paced long runs. Long runs provided the time to immerse my mind in a good story and the audiobooks ...