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5 Best Manual Treadmills

In a world where modernity often equates to automation, the resurgence of manual treadmills is a testament to the enduring appeal of simplicity and functionality.

If you’ve ever wondered, is there a treadmill that doesn’t need to be plugged in? You’ve come to the right place.

The rhythmic thud of each footfall, the ability to set your own pace, and the absence of cords or buttons to fuss with – these are just a few reasons why manual treadmills have regained their footing in the fitness aren...

Half Marathon Pace Chart in Miles and Kilometers

One of the big questions we all face is selecting our goal half marathon time. Figuring out a solid race pace is part of the training process, but this half marathon pace chart can give you a starting point.

Each chart is going to list your average pace per mile or per KM, to provide a correlated finishing time.

The great thing about this is that for most runners, a steady even pace from start to finish is the best way to achieve a Personal Best or finish the race feeling strong. Which is one re...

New Study Shows Tight Sports Bras Limit Breathing And Performance On Your Runs

You might not have stopped to think about more than comfort when choosing a sports bra, but there’s evidence that an ill-fitting one could restrict your breathing while running. On the flip side, having a well-fitting sports bra could actually enhance performance.

Science History Institute Museum & Library, Creative Commons 4.0

In 1977, runners Lisa Lindahl and Polly Smith stitched together two jockstraps to create the original “Jogbra,” which has since become the indispensable sports bra.

But e...

8 Best Hoka Walking Shoes for Standing & Walking All Day (From A Trainer)

Between standing at my work desk and taking walk breaks through the day, I’m on my feet a lot. And I’m always looking for the best walking shoe for myself and to recommend to family. Luckily, our team testers put in the time to help you find the best Hoka walking shoes for workouts or standing all day!

Whether you’re walking for a workout or taking a quick mid-day break or even standing for work all day, we’ve got a good option here.

One of the reasons that we love Hoka for walking or standing ...

New Balance Fresh Foam x Hierro v9 Review | Chunky Monkey Daily Trainer

We always hold our breath when an updated version of a shoe is released: Will it feel the same? worse? better? If you’ve been a long time fan, I hate to say it, but they decided to shake things up quite a bit with the New Balance Hierro v9.

I’m sure you can tell from looking at the New Balance Fresh Foam x Hierro v9 that there’s going to be a little more oomph feel underfoot. We don’t hate having a little extra cushion, especially after spending long hours on the trail; your feet may actually t...

On Cloudultra 2 Review | Feeling The Trail

Trail runners tend to fall in to two very distinct camps when it comes to the underfoot feel. Either they want a lot of cushion or they want superior ground contact to really work with the terrain. The On Cloudultra 2 is going to fall in to the second category.First let me just say, yes we are really behind in testing this shoe!

But in fairness, who knew so many of you were now eager to hear a lot more about the best trail running shoes. As a long time coach and someone living in Colorado with t...

10 Tested Tips for Running Outside With Allergies Year Round

Wheeze, sniff, atichoo…snot rocket. Just when the joy of putting winter running behind you arrives, so does the dreaded feeling of running with allergies that can irritate even the happiest Spring runner.

A running nose, watery eyes and runners itch can make for a terrible run any time, but during allergy season we often have all three at once combined with difficulty breathing while running!

You’ve never had asthma and now suddenly, you’re struggling to find the air, having fatigue and you don’...

Strength Training for Aesthetics Vs Performance

With so many different workout programs floating around, how do you know what kind of workouts are going to be strength training for aesthetics vs. performance? You know strength training isn’t optional as a runner with big goals, so let’s breakdown what you need to know (and you do need to know).

Coach Montana Depasquale

We were joined on the Tread Lightly Podcast recently by running and strength Coach Montana Depasquale, who has over 20 years of experience in the world of running and strength ...

10 Best Energy Chews for Running

When you’re heading out for a long run, training session, or race, it’s important to have a tried and tested nutritional plan. This plan may include hydration, gels, chews, or even whole foods.

A solid nutritional plan ensures you can continue to not only perform but perform well for the duration of your workout or race.

Gels are an incredibly popular option for distance athletes. They’re highly portable, come in a wide variety of flavors from a wide variety of brands, and contain valuable ingr...

Kuru Flex Via Review | Stylish Plantar Fasciitis Support

As someone who thrives on long days at Disneyland or a stacked Saturday watching my kids play soccer for hours, I know firsthand how hard it can be to find a shoe that doesn’t have your feet screaming after hours of standing or walking. Enter the Kuru Flex Via, a  walking shoe made for long days on your feet and long walks in the park.

The Kuru Flex Via is a walking sneaker from Kuru Footwear designed with walking, standing, and daily wear in mind.

With its minimalist design and flexible yet s...