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5 Best Knee Braces for Running (+ What to Consider)

A knee brace for running can be a helpful tool for runners, providing support and stability to the knee joint and helping to prevent or manage injuries.

Even though there is NO evidence that running is bad for your knees. Assuming you train smart and work on some form basics, it’s absolutely possible to run pain free.

If you’re training for a marathon or new to running a lot of miles,  you may deal with a bout of knee pain every now and then.

I’ve talked in depth about the most common causes of...

11 Best Fall Marathons in the United States

Runners look forward to fall marathons and for a good reason! It’s the time when the weather is ideal for racing because there truly is nothing like running when the temps have dropped after a long summer. If you’re planning your schedule, here are some of the best Fall marathons from runner feedback to help you decide.

With mild, beautiful weather in most parts of the US, it’s no wonder that October and November marathons are so popular with runners. And when we first think of fall marathons, ...

Best Saucony Running Shoes: Complete Buyer’s Guide

Among the myriad of brands in the running shoe market, Saucony been known for excellence and innovation, earning the trust of athletes and enthusiasts worldwide. In fact, I’ve been running in many of their shoes for over a decade! Today we look at their current line up of running shoes.

In this comprehensive gear tester’s guide, we’ll delve deep into the world of Saucony running shoes, exploring the brand’s rich history, cutting-edge technologies, and the top-performing models for every runner’...

How Long Does it Take to Walk a Marathon (Including Training Plan)

Walking a marathon is not as easy as it may sound. The hours upon hours of being on your feet for the 26.2 miles (or 42.2 KM) you have to walk can take a toll on your body when not done right.

Walking is incredible exercise, but few of us go out and do it at an intense effort for 5+ hours.

This is why I’ve written this complete guide to share with you everything you need to know about training to walk a marathon.

I’m going to breakdown all the details you need on how to train for a marathon, ho...

Enjoy That Peanut Butter & Jelly After Workout Snack | It’s Good For You!

By now you know it’s vital  to rest and recover after a run or a race. One overlooked piece of that recovery is your nutrition! And we’ve got some seriously good news about one of those feel good foods from childhoods: the classics PB&J is indeed a recovery food!

Our goal is both restocking those depleted muscles AND simply finding foods that sound good after a hard effort.

So let’s talk about it!

Why Food Is Important To Recovery

Restoring your glycogen stores, repairing  muscle damage, and re...

Nike Pegasus Premium Review | A Lot of Hot Air

That headline mostly made us laugh, but is a great reference to the full length Zoom air pods adding cushion to the Nike Pegasus Premium. You can absolutely feel the difference with the Air unit vs straight cushioning. But also, it’s a $210 training shoe, so let’s talk.

Super trainers are a tough category of running shoe because they vary so widely. Some have a plate, some have a lot of bounce, some are super light weight and some are a completely the opposite.

Nike absolutely went all in with a...

Arc’teryx Norvan LD 4 Review | Mixed Terrain’s Best Friend

Trail shoes are designed to handle off-road adventures but let’s be honest they often feel clunky and heavy underfoot. Until today. Let’s welcome, the Arc’teryx Norvan LD 4 to the chat.

Arc’teryx took the feedback from the trail running community and made some updates to this long distance trail shoe.

Now, I haven’t tried the previous models of the Norvan but for those who have you’ll notice some pretty big updates in both the Norvan 4 and Norvan 4 GTX.

I tested the Arc’teryx Norvan LD 4 on cru...

On Cloud vs Brooks Running Shoes

Comparing On Cloud vs Brooks running shoes is another great running shoe match up. Both have some of the same traditional shoe features and yet, Cloud running is breaking the old school mold.

Over the years, I have been able to test out models from both brands to give you some personal insight along with basic shoe details.

We’ve got details on construction, fit, feel, fabric and more. But ultimately it’s really the feel on your foot that’s going to make the decision.

You’ll see I have tested a...

Salomon Aero Glide 3 Review | Lightweight Big Cushion

Salomon’s new Aero Glide 3 road shoe has been crafted with more cushion than ever before. And yet somehow the shoe remains on the light side for all that stack height. Let’s talk about how it runs!

Having a recovery running shoe that is dependable, sturdy, and comfortable is a runner’s dream. Brands like Hoka have made max-cushioned trainers trendy nowadays. But does the extra cushion have any benefit (other than making you look three inches taller)?

The best part of these shoes is how durable ...

10 Best On Running Shoes (Expert Run Tested)

Maybe your running partner has started raving out this shoe with bubbles or you’ve just seem them on more feet and started to wonder… what’s the deal. Let’s talk about On Running shoes, what sets them apart and what to know before you buy.

Over the last 10+ years, our team has tested nearly every single model of On Running shoes and for multiple different versions. Which means we not only know what’s great now, but why it’s so much better than past versions! (Not that we’re biased, but the new ...