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Missed a Day or a Week of Running – Expert Tips for Getting Back on Track

Training rarely goes perfectly. Busy schedules, bad weather, or simply needing extra rest, missed runs happen. The important thing is knowing they won’t undo all of your hard work. We’ve put together a few tips for how to handle missed runs so that you can get back on track.We’ve all had that guilty feeling after missing a run, but it’s important to keep perspective.

Consistency over weeks and months is what makes the difference, not a few missed days. 

Training cycles are designed with flexibil...

ASICS Sonicblast vs Megablast Review | Why They Made Two Ultra-Light Shoes for Average Runners

A comparison of the newly launced Asics Megblast vs Sonicblast from our tests. These are two brand new shoes designed more for the average runner to get a taste of that lightweight speed.

A look at the full Blast line up

I’ve said previously ASICS loves to confuse us with names like the Metaspeed Sky vs Metaspeed Edge which are the same, but the same at all. And now we have a whole line up of Blast shoes, which is indeed intentional as more brands go to this silo approach to define a family of s...

Best Walking Shoes for Overpronation That You Can Wear All Day

Everyone’s feet pronate a little, but if your shoes aren’t giving you the support you need while walking, it might be time for an upgrade. Check out our team’s favorite walking shoes for overpronation to make every step feel smoother, steadier, and just overall better.

When you’re spending a lot of time on your feet at work, logging your daily steps, or just simply walking around, you want your feet to be comfortable.

Walking has many health benefits, but it’s incredibly important to buy walkin...

Suunto Race 2 | Is This the Trail Watch That Finally Gets Everything Right?

The Suunto Race 2 is the newest high-end sports watch from Suunto, the brand from the land of the Northern Lights. Despite being on the higher end of the price spectrum for Suunto, it is a premium sports watch at a friendlier price than other brands, such as Garmin.
While they have marketed it as the ultimate trail runners watch, it really has features that are going to hit on a lot of mutlisport needs.

They’ve clearly put a lot of thought in to making this watch lighter, the battery longer and ...

Diadora Nucleo 2 GR Review | Firmly In the Road To Trail Line Up

 The brand new Diadora Nucleo 2 GR is an evolution of a popular daily trainer, the Nucleo 2, designed for mixed-terrain runs (GR is for gravel, get it?).

Diadora is an Italian sportswear company that’s emerged as a solid contender in the running industry in recent years. Really they’ve been around awhile, but are just finally seeing some growth in the US with new marketing.

Emphasizing stability and comfort with their patented Anima midsole foam, this shoe is geared towards runners who don’t wan...

Best Marathon Shoes for Beginners Who Just Want to Finish Strong

Our team has logged lots of miles and has rounded up the best marathon shoes for beginners that are comfortable, reliable, and built to carry you across that finish line. And the best news, we aren’t looking at $300!

Running your first marathon comes with a lot of uncertainties. But there are some things that you can control, like your running shoes.

As someone who has run a 5:30 marathon, I can tell you firsthand that the right pair of shoes made all the difference.

When you’re out on your fee...

Yesoul G1M Max Bike Review | All the Features for a Fraction of the Peloton Price

A detailed review of a solid, affordable spin bike with a large screen that can easily be enjoyed by the whole family. Find out if the Yesoul G1M Max bike is a good fit for your home cross training workouts.

Once upon a time, I was a frequent flyer in spin classes, often as a supplement to or inclement weather-alternative to road cycling. Then life got busier, I joined a gym without spin bikes, later started working out exclusively at home and focused more on just running and strength training....

What DNS and DNF Mean in Racing (And When Each One Is the Right Choice)

What does it mean to DNF a race? What about to DNS in track? Running has a lot of lingo that can get confusing, so we’ll give you a quick summary and help you know when to make the call.Fall racing season has arrived, which means for many the months of suffering through hot, humid runs is about to pay off…unless you’re noticing a little tightness here or a sharp pain there.

In fact, over 120 of the 725 US marathons are in October with the biggest weekend being October 13th…all of that is to say ...

10 Of The Most Beautiful Marathons In The World

Running for hours on end is never easy, but certainly far more enjoyable when taking in one of the most beautiful marathons in the world. Our team has run a lot of races, but more importantly we’ve coached thousands of runners to get a lot of feedback about which races sound great, but aren’t and which races might be flying under the radar that are truly spectacular.

Training for a race in a spectacular location gives you an added boost and might just get your family a bit more excited about all...

Topo Fli-Lyte 6 Review | Less Daily Trainer, More Cross Trainer

The Fli-Lyte 6 now sits as Topo’s classic low stack daily trainer for the minimalist runners out there who felt betrayed by other brands fattening up their classic low stack trainers in recent iterations. Simply put it’s a simple, no nonsense running shoe that can handle much of what you throw at it.

It began as a versatile lightweight daily trainer with the ability to rip through fast intervals. Over time the Topo Fli-Lyte has evolved as needs changed within the brand.

We’ve reviewed a lot of T...