How long have I been reading stuff here? We are blown away by how fast this year has gone and how much you’ve helped us to accomplish in such a short time. When we first launched on November 16, 2011 we had no idea what we had in the works. In fact, since our launch only one year ago, we’ve … Read More
SKORA Base (Women’s) Review
Brand: SKORA Name: Base Color Options: Women’s – Blue/Yellow/Silver, Light blue; Men’s – Yellow, Black/Red, Silver Weight: 7.0 oz Drop: 0 mm Other: 9 mm stack height (13 mm with insole), adjustable X-strap system, Ortholite sockliner, REALFIT last offers anatomical fit Price: $110 MeaganMeagan is a geochemistry research lab manager, runner, Netflix binge-watcher, and Mom to a rescue dog, a bunny, and a human child. She … Read More
Election 2012: Fitness MVPs
During an election cycle, it is normal to hear some chatter about the fitness and health of potential Presidential candidates. For example, concern was expressed in 2008 over the age and health problems of John McCain, who has had trouble with skin cancer in the past. Of course, in 2012, while some expressed concern over things like Obama’s smoking habit, … Read More
Zero to Hero: Week 1 – Staying Motivated
Hello! In case you missed it, my name is Jason. This series is covering my transformation from a no one, to a no one who runs marathons. Here are the results from my first week of training. Week 1 Stats: Total Miles: 4 Sessions: 2 Total time: 41:35 Avg. Pace: 10:24 Changes in gear: Added smartphone + arm band for … Read More
How to Survive a Horror Movie: Be a Runner!
Happy Halloween, readers! Steve and I watch a lot of scary movies. We’ve been revisiting some of our favorites this month, and I just can’t help but realize how many victims would have survived if they just would have been runners (and worn proper footwear)! Classics like Halloween and Friday the 13th are two of the worst culprits when it … Read More
Zero to Hero – Ready…set…hang on a second, my shoe died.
Hello, my name is Jason. I am not a runner. I am running a marathon in 12/2013. Here are my stats– Height: 5′ 11″ Weight: 193 Physique: Dumpy, at best. Style: Whatever causes shin splints and calf cramps. Diet: High carb, high fat, high sugar rush Longest Distance: 6.21 miles JasonI am a sports/game/music/literature enthusiast with the nasty habit of being a … Read More
The Vibram Transition: Chapter 7
Every time I find myself looking over this series, I wonder if we should rename it to something like “minimalist” transition, but instead, we keep this name because there are many notable things that differentiate FiveFingers from the rest of the minimalist shoe lines. So, I wanted to bring some attention to the differences between 5-toed shoes and single toe … Read More
The 5 Best Halloween Candies for Runners
Anyone who knows me well is likely aware that I have a major sweet tooth. Seriously. I cannot be trusted to keep any candy around our apartment and have it last for more than a few days (sometimes even a single day is asking too much). My love of candy, coupled with the fact that my birthday is the day after … Read More