Product Reviews… Product Review: Mizuno Wave Rider 20 10 Feb 201710 Feb 2017 I've always had an on-again-off-again relationship with Mizuno. I ran my first marathon in a pair of Renegade 4 (2009). Five years later I went Mizuno-crazy looking for a…
Product Reviews… Reclaiming an Analog Life 30 Dec 2015 There was a period about two years ago, when iPad was booming and everyone had to have one, where I decided I'd go all in on the digital lifestyle. I'd…
race reports… You’re No Spring Chicken 16 Dec 201516 Dec 2015 “Your destination is on the right.” No, its not, Google Maps, there is no destination on my right. Only a field, I think. I can’t see farther than 15 feet…
race reports… Crusher Ridge 42K: The Clubber Lang of Trail Races 15 Oct 201516 Oct 2015 I tell myself I'm done. I am convinced I'll never return to this race. I'll volunteer next year, I tell myself. But then I find myself signing up once more.…
Product Reviews… Product review: Dynamic+ NoShow Compression socks 8 Sep 2015 A couple of months ago CEP asked me if I'd like to sample a pair of their compression socks. Not the full-length socks, mind you, but those made just for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Five Five: Monday, August 25 25 Aug 201425 Aug 2014 1. Pam Smith on how to recover properly 2. A tale of two races 3. Strengthening vs stretching for plantar fasciitis 4. Should you train using gels and nutrition, or "save"…
The Five Five: Thursday, June 26 26 Jun 201426 Jun 2014 1. Human lab rats at Western States 2. Observations on cadence change running speed on a track 3. This was a local race and I plan to run it next…