StrideFu: A running primer for new, injured and overweight runners

I often get asked about how to get started running from people for whom the activity seems out of reach for a number of reasons. Sometimes they feel they are too heavy, most often they complain of hurt knees from Continue reading StrideFu: A running primer for new, injured and overweight runners

Gear Review: Skechers GO RUN Ultra

I’ve been a wear tester for Skechers long to know that they prefer to evolve their tech, vs going in radical new directions. They tend to look at the market and think “how can we improve what’s out there” vs Continue reading Gear Review: Skechers GO RUN Ultra

Gear Review: Luna Sandals Mono

I’m going to write this review with the assumption that you haven’t read Christopher McDougall’s wonderful Born to Run. If you have, you can probably scroll down a bit. If you haven’t go buy it and read it after ordering Continue reading Gear Review: Luna Sandals Mono

Running Workout: Quads and Quarters

So I went out and did this workout a couple days back, but I thought I would post it up. Basically this is a mix-up workout, combining some slow running with speed work. Starting off, get a nice warm up Continue reading Running Workout: Quads and Quarters

Gear Review: Altra Torin

As I unpacked the shoes from their packaging, I actually said “Whoa…”. These were not the Altras of yesteryear. Let me back up a bit. Regular readers of this blog know I had an enlightening experience with my Altra Provisions. Continue reading Gear Review: Altra Torin

Gear Review: HOKA ONE ONE Stinson Tarmac

A while back I picked up the trail version of this shoe and liked it a lot. With a marathon coming up I decided to grab the road version of the same shoe, mostly due to never having run that Continue reading Gear Review: HOKA ONE ONE Stinson Tarmac

Panther Gifts: Dec 10 (socks & kicks)

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)

Gear Review: Altra Provision (UPDATE)

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)

Gear Review: HOKA ONE ONE Stinson Evo Trail

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

Gear Review: Skechers GoBionic Running Shoe

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