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10 Best Budget Running Shoes

Are you a passionate runner looking for the perfect pair of running shoes that won’t break the bank? Look no further! In this article, I’ll guide you through the world of budget-friendly running shoes and help you find the best pair for your needs.

Let’s get right to the point. Running shoes can be very expensive. Which means finding the best cheap running shoes takes some work! And hopefully, I’ll have done some of that leg work for you with this article.

While people like to say running doesn...

On Cloudsurfer 2 Review | 2025 Updates Casual Comfort

 I’ve tried quite a few pairs of On running shoes over the years. I’ve always loved the way they look out in the wild but never quite found “the one” for my feet and my training plan. That changed for me with the On Cloudsurfer 2!

The Cloudsurfer 2 is a solid blend of performance and style. The shoe is fun, comfortable, and energetic. This is one of those shoes that I’m constantly grabbing for first when I go to work out. 

If you’re looking for a light, cushioned, and comfortable daily trainer ...

An Honest LMNT Review For Everyday Runners

The marketing machines at electrolyte and sports drink companies would have us believe that those replacement beverages are necessary everyday, all the time, for everyone. Health professionals may have different opinions though on high sodium options, so we’re here to bring you a well-balanced and nuanced LMNT review.

Honestly, the first time I tasted this drink I thought “nope”. But all around me were athletes saying “I love this!!” Which as we all know means, I was intrigued.

What’s the deal w...

10 Best Running Shoes for Narrow Feet

With the sheer number and diversity of running shoes types and shoe brands, it can be really hard to find and decide on the right running shoes for narrow feet. Lucky for you, we’ve tested a ridiculous number of running shoes and feel really good in the options that tend to run more narrow, even if the shoe isn’t a narrow width. Let’s find you a great option too.

One thing that’s important to remember is even though you wear narrow casual shoes, you might do fine with a standard shoe while runn...

Brooks Launch 11 Review | A Budget Friendly Choice

It’s not often that you find a running shoe for under $150, which means it always catches our eye. There are often drawbacks to the technology in cheaper shoes, but we wanted to see if that held true for the new Brooks Launch 11.

As someone who typically gravitates towards the Ghost, Ghost Max and Glycerin, I was excited to see what the Brooks Launch 11 had to offer. Let’s dive in and see who could benefit from the latest in the Launch family.

Who Is It Good For?

Who is Brooks Launch 11 a good...

Best Cereal for Runners (High-Protein + High-Fiber Options)

What are the best cereals for runners? And is there even such a thing as good cereal for runners?

As a runner, you know that fueling your body is just as important as training it. What you eat can significantly impact your performance, for better or worse. Since cereal is an option that many of us lean on to hit those carb goals, let’s talk about our best options (and our eat it anyways options!).

Cereal can be an excellent choice for runners due to its high carbohydrate content AND bec...

13 Best Running Leggings for Women

When it comes to running leggings for women, where do you even start?! The sheer amount of running leggings on the market now can be overwhelming, especially when you start wondering is it worth the price? Lucky for you I’ve put in over 33,000 miles of running over the years and thus have tried a lot of things!

Beyond that there are a lot of other things to consider from fabric to fit and from length to color, and more. Regardless of whether you’re training for a 5k or marathon or just enjoy run...

Can Cross-Training Make You Faster?

If you ask most runners how to get faster, the go-to answer is usually to run more. But what if that’s not the only way? More and more runners are realizing that cardio cross-training isn’t just something for when you’re injured, it can help you become a stronger, faster runner.

Mary Johnson @liftrunperform

We were joined on the Tread Lightly Podcast recently by Mary Johnson, founder of Lift Run Perform. Like many runners, she didn’t always believe in cross-training, she thought more miles were ...

Low Heart Rate Training: MAF Training Results Short Term and Long Term

Low Heart Rate training is not something that I ever thought I’d enjoy. I mean it’s another number to track and without any speed work, how does someone possibly get any faster? MAF training results seemed hit or miss in the Facebook groups I joined, but were they really?

Turns out LHR training is NOT slow training.

It just feels that way because many have to slow down initially.

I was nervous like anyone who initially undertakes MAF training. However, within the first few months, I quickly real...

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Review | Funky and Fast

Mizuno sure is trying to make some noise in the running community lately, and you don’t even have to put a pair on to see why.  Just take one look at the Wave Rebellion Pro 3 and I can guarantee your first thought will be, “uh what are those?”

The Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 is clocking in with one of the tallest stack heights on the market, which may have caused even a little hesitation before taking it out for a run.

As always, we’re here to give you the real scoop. If a shoe is amazing, we’l...