Back running sort of…

Yesterday was going to be my first day of running after the marathon.  Besides being a little sore (not much really), my three days after the marathon were filled with visiting family, friends, and shopping.  When I got back, I was itching to go for a run, especially with my new shoes. 
This time, I’m [...]

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Tongue movement

I said I would report back on the new Mizunos.  I took two runs, trying to break them in.  I find whenever I’m breaking in new shoes, the ball of my foot always gets sore.  These shoes were no exception, so I dismissed this problem.  However, there is a larger flaw.  The tongue of the shoes [...]

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Shoe cushioning wears fast

Peak Performance reports a new study about the cushioning in running shoes.  Basically, you shouldn’t buy shoes for a sole factor of cushion.  The study tested different shoe properties of gels, springs, and air and wearability.  They tested 200 miles of road running and found that as shoe cushioning decreased, runners changed their biomechanics to [...]

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My biomechanical analysis of my feet

My last post talked about the Mizuno “Run With Us” tour, and today, I got my feet analyzed.  I was super glad I got there a little early, because there were already 5 or 6 people in line and more were showing up quickly.  Although the analysis only took 10 minutes or so, you still [...]

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Mizuno Run with Us

I’m super excited, because next week, I’ll get a chance to go to the Mizuno Run with Us event.   It’s a mobile running tech lab,  testing your “precision fit.”   This is essentially a biomechanical analysis of your foot type and running needs to find out what shoe is best for you.  Then, you get to test out products [...]

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