HOKA Gaviota 4 The Gaviota line of shoes continue into version 4. Hoka has taken the world by storm. Hoka is known primarily for their beefed up midsoles and metarocker (bow-shaped) bottoms. The Gaviota line is intended to be used by runners that overpronate or want a shoe that they feel extra secure in. Gaviota translates to Seagull in Spanish. …
The Bondi is Hoka’s flagship shoe that revolutionized the max-cushion running shoe market. Hoka’s Bondi is updated every two years, and the Bondi 7 proved to be a favorite to many runners as a recovery run shoe or for ultra training. In addition to running, the Bondi is a favorite for anyone who works on their feet for long hours. …
Welcome to the 2022 Gift IDEAS for runners guide! In this Gift Ideas for Runners Guide you will find multiple categories of gift giving ideas with the most affordable being the item on the left, and the priciest on the right. We try to combine a wide range of prices, ideas and options to help with your gift shopping this …
Saucony Tempus With the Hurricane on it’s way out, the Tempus is stepping up to the plate. This shoe was originally slated for a January 1st release, but due to supply chain issues it was released in June. See below for why this shoe is going to be a perfect go to option for our stability runners. This shoe uses …
*****The NEW Ghost 15***** New shoes are the best and the Ghost 15 won’t disappoint. Comfort and cushion straight out of the box. Let’s talk about the Brooks Ghost 15 and how our Guru has reviewed it. The first day I had the Ghost 15 I filled in as a substitute recess teacher. Think blacktop pacing for 2 1/2 hours. …
I’m Injured … Now What? In the final post of this mini series; let’s talk about what to do about injuries when they happen. If you’re injured now what do you do??? Did you know that rest isn’t always the best (or only) answer to an injury? If you’ve ever been injured but avoided seeing a healthcare professional because you …
I must tell you guys an honest truth; I have been running, and hiking in the Brooks Caldera since they had the “lace garage”. I may have been a bit bitter when Brooks took away the lace garage (a way to tuck your laces so they wouldn’t snag on branches), but I have still stayed loyal to this shoe. I …
How to Strength Train for Running Longevity and Performance: In the previous post in the Mini-series of posts: Strength For Runners series, we talked about the roadblocks runners face when it comes to strength training and how we sometimes get it wrong. Today, we are going to outline the basic principles of a running-focused strength training program and what that …
Altra Torin 6 The Torin 6 is a max cushion neutral trainer, with a stack height of 28mm, it’s one the most cushioned trainers on the market. The Altra family is famous for a couple of things, 1) The “0” offset (the offset is the difference between the stack height of the heel to the forefoot). The stack height of …
Overcoming Roadblocks to Consistency: In our first post in this series, we talked about the game changing potential of strength training for our running and our overall health. However, despite all these awesome benefits, more often than not, runners struggle to strength train consistently. Given the nature of our schedules, and the time, resources, and energy we already devote to …
