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Ryka Podflow Review | All Day Style and Support

The Ryka Podflow is an ideal shoe for women running everyday errands, walking, working out, cross training at the gym, and interval workouts.  It offers a comfortable and supportive fit with a nice design!

Okay, so I don’t believe I have ever bought a walking shoe or actually walked in a walking specific shoe so I wasn’t sure what to expect with the Rykä Podflow Walking Sneaker.  As a runner, trainer, mom, of course I walk, but in my running shoes! I’m sure many of us are guilty of this!

Typical...

Running with IT Band Syndrome | An Honest Take on How to Recover

8 miles in to my 16 mile run a slight burning around my knee turned in to a stabbing pain, that had me sitting on the sidewalk gulping back tears. This was in the age before you took your cell phone everywhere or even Googled every injury to it was a tight IT Band Syndrome.

I hobbled 8 miles home, sniffling, cussing and wondering what the heck just happened.

Thus began my first foray in to working with sports medicine Dr’s to try and resolve and issue.

Luckily, this doctor immediately identified...

Could a Running Break Be What You Need? Ultra Runner Mirna Valerio Shares Her Thoughts

If there’s one thing that most runners have in common, it’s routine. That’s exactly what helps us stay on track month after month, but what happens when we’re forced to take a break due to injury? Or when we need to take a break for LIFE and possibly to become a better runner.

It turns out there are more than a few reasons that taking a break could actually help get you closer to your goals.

Ultra runner and author Mirna Valerio, aka The Mirnavator on social media, shared her thoughts when she ...

Groin Pain After Running: 9 Possible Causes, Treatments, & Prevention

Runners who experience groin pain after running have likely torn a ligament, tendon, or muscle. It’s also possible there is simply an overworked muscle. The groin is a complex network of tendons, muscles, and ligaments that attach to the pelvis and stabilize the hips and legs with side to side motion. That means it’s working VERY HARD and may require rest if injured.

There are different grades of severity and if you catch it early, you may be able to resolve it quickly. It could simply a be symp...

Salomon Aero Glide 3 GRVL Review | Ultra-Cushioned Road-to-Trail Shoe

If you’re a road runner who occasionally dabbles in some trail running, the Salomon Aero Glide 3 GRVL might be the do-everything shoe you’ve been looking for. We love a good road to trail shoe that can take us everywhere we want to go.

As Salomon’s latest addition to its line of gravel running shoes, the Aero Glide 3 GRVL is a solid high stack, max cushioned option for those runs where the terrain gets a little grittier than your average road run.

Previously we reviewed the road only option of t...

The World’s Fastest Marathoners And Their Times

There’s just something about watching elite marathon runners move that inspires even those of us in the middle and back of the pack! If you’ve ever wondered what are the fastest marathon times, you aren’t alone. We’re going to break them down with some extra fun facts as well.Before we dive in to the times, it’s pretty important to know why NOT EVERY race can count towards an official world record. This might be why you hear about faster times occasionally, but they aren’t listed. It’s pretty ra...

New Balance Minimus TR BOA® v2 Review | Locked and Loaded To Lift

In an era of maximal running shoes, it may come as a surprise to many that minimalism is still having a moment in athletic footwear. However, anyone who has spent time in the weight room or a CrossFit gym knows that a close-to-the-ground feel can be a real advantage. The New Balance Minimus TR BOA® v2 promises to handle even the toughest days at the gym with a barefoot-friendly design.

An ideal gym training shoe provides stability for heavy weight lifting (think squats, deadlifts, power cleans)...

10 Signs You Might Be Eating Too Little As A Runner

Weight loss is a common reason to start running. And we absolutely support that idea, we support anything that gets you to start running. The conflict arises when you’re under eating and therefore comprising both your health and your enjoyment of the sport, which makes is really hard to stick to long term. And if we know anything about weight loss, it’s a long run kind of game!Luckily one of the interesting things we often see happen with runners is we start to WANT to eat better. We want to hav...

Sydney Marathon Course and Training Tips | How to Conquer the Hills

Anyone getting ready to run the Sydney Marathon needs to read this! 2025 is the World Marathon Majors debut for the Sydney Marathon, which means a lot of folks are paying attention to it for the first time. It’s the hilliest of the majors and should not be discounted!

image from @sports_tours_international

Traveling internationally for a marathon can add another layer of stress and anxiety. We’re going to breakdown what you need to know around training, travel and race day to make it all feel sm...

Suunto Run Review | More Run Specific Modes to Dial in Training

The Suunto Run is the newest watch from the Finnish brand.  It’s lightweight and jam-packed with features to elevate run training, racing, and recovery.

Every design detail of the Suunto Run experience was well thought out. From the moment of opening the packaging to wearing the watch, I couldn’t help but think “wow”.

Whether you’re just starting on your running journey or looking to upgrade your current watch, you might want to take a look at the Suunto Run.

It’s going to be a watch that you c...