Get fit or die trying
Whoa, the xmas holiday is fast approaching and I’m sure some folks are scrambling, trying to find stocking stuffers for their crazy running pals. The first item in our list today is fun, weird and almost guaranteed to make your Continue reading Panther Gifts: Dec 10 (socks & kicks)
Us humans (even the ones who think we’re panthers) need water to perform properly. That’s just the way it goes. On shorter runs it usually isn’t that important to carry liquid with you, but when you start pushing out (or Continue reading Panther Gift Guide: Dec 5 (Hydration)
Many months ago I reviewed the Altra Provision. I gave it an 8/10 RAWRS, a fairly solid score, but mentioned it was not the shoe for me when it comes to running longer distances. Since then a lot has happened, Continue reading Gear Review: Altra Provision (UPDATE)
I’m terrible about hydration on runs. I’ve found though that this is the case primarily because the options available to me have thus far been less than stellar. Waist-packs 100% don’t work for me. They get in the way. Some Continue reading Gear Review: Ultimate Direction AK Race Vest
No, I haven’t been hacked. What is a dedicated minimalist guy doing reviewing a super padded trail running shoe? Turns out that sometimes minimalism is in the form, not the structure. But first, some history. When I first saw a Continue reading Gear Review: HOKA ONE ONE Stinson Evo Trail
When I first started running in Skechers brand shoes, I expected commentary. Unfortunately, over time, Skechers has built up a somewhat negative reputation when it comes to fitness footwear. As my trainer, the princess of push-ups the queen of cleans, the Continue reading Gear Review: Skechers GoBionic Running Shoe
I’ve been somewhat in a state of wanderlust lately with shoes. I’m stuck in a place where traditional shoes lift my heel too high but total minimalist shoes beat up my feet too bad. There had to be something in Continue reading Gear Review: Altra Provision
Last week I received an email from one of my local running shops about a chance to preview a shoe from Adidas featuring an “amazing new technology”. Generally I tend to ignore this stuff, the only technology I’m interested from Continue reading Gear Review: Adidas Running Energy Boost
Merrell prides itself on making great outdoor shoes, and they have jumped onto the barefoot bandwagon full tilt with a huge selection of shoes designed for the minimalist runner. What the hell does that mean? Well, true minimalist shoes are Continue reading Gear Review: Merrell Road Glove
These days I mostly run in very thin “barefoot” style shoes, but one of my favorite shoes that has helped me transition to this level (and one I still throw on once in a while) is the New Balance M730. Continue reading Gear Review: New Balance M730
