running If Dr Suess had to run in the Alabama summer 19 Jun 201519 Jun 2015 It is no secret at all that I despise hot weather running. Yes, I've lived in the South all my life, but the high humidity and heat kills me. It…
running Repost: Three (untrue) things summer running makes me think 29 May 2015 I wrote this in 2013. I go through this song and dance in my head every summer, so I thought it worth a repost. -------- It happens every summer. I…
Product Reviews Product Review: Tiux Compression Socks 16 Apr 201516 Apr 2015 [Don't forget, if you haven't already, please "like" the blog's Facebook page found here] A few weeks ago I received an email from Steve Saepan of Tiux Premium Performance Compression Socks.…
race reports… Reflections from a Marathon Pace Group Leader 1 Mar 20151 Mar 2015 I crossed the finish line in 4:59:14. By simple time standards it was my slowest road marathon in 5 years. But other than when I…
Product Reviews… I’m back baby! Brooks Launch 2 Review 1 Feb 20151 Feb 2015 (If you haven't already, please "like" the blog's Facebook page.) If you've ever run in the Brooks Launch and liked it, then you get it. And you know the…
business of running… Running Shoe Brand Tag Survey: Salomon 7 Jan 20156 Jan 2015 Few brands are so solidly identified with trail running as Salomon. As you can see from the responses this holds true here, too. Not only do you see trail specific…
Product Reviews Shoe Review: Saucony Ride 7 1 Jan 2015 There was a time when I knew my shoe. Without doubt or equivocation I could tell you exactly what I wore and how long I'd been running in it. I…
business of running… Running Shoe Brand Tag Survey: Nike 30 Dec 2014 Few brands elicit responses such as the giant that is Nike. Whether the unabashed fan boy to the skeptical critic of seemingly unlimited marketing budgets, runners don't hold back when…
five questions First Time 100-milers Reflect (pt 1 of 5) 29 Dec 201430 Dec 2014 It takes a special kind of crazy to sign up for your first 100 miler. Some folks run one and then move on to other things after getting their buckle.…
business of running… Running Shoe Brand Tag Survey Results: Brooks Running 29 Dec 201429 Dec 2014 A couple of months ago, I posted links to a running shoe brad tag survey I created. I was inspired to do this after listening to a design podcast that…
running… Five Questions: Sage Canaday 9 Dec 2014 First things: I have created a facebook page for the blog. Please click "Like." Thanks! Sage Canady has an awesome story. He ran college at Cornell, joined the…