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Altra Lone Peak 9 Review | Well Balanced Wide Foot Winner

The Altra Lone Peak has long been a go to shoe for trail and ultra runners. The roomy toebox means plenty of space for the feet to work and the feel underfoot leaves runners steady. Let’s find out what the Lone Peak 9 brings to the table!

I’ve logged countless miles running and racing for years in the Altra Lone Peak. So, who better to put these trail shoes to the test?

The Lone Peak is their most popular model, so we like to hope that means they wouldn’t make any drastic changes on us.

It’s al...

Is Sugar Bad for Runners? What You Need to Know from a Registered Dietician

For so many of us, we have been told over and over again that sugar is bad for us. But then as runners, we’re told to take in products filled with sugar to fuel our training. What a mind twist!

Let’s be honest, the topic of sugar and fueling can feel super confusing. There’s so much advice floating around out there that it can be hard to figure out what’s something that just trending vs. what is actually going to work.

It’s no wonder when it comes to fueling as a runner we have some pushback or ...

Krill Oil Benefits: Happy Runner Knees

Since, I’m all about finding ways to make my body feel better (especially after returning to running post knee surgery) I’ve researched all kinds of things. Krill oil benefits intrigued me, so I figured I would share what I’ve learned in case it helps anyone else.

What Is Krill Oil?

Krill are deep water shrimp containing omega 3 essential fatty acids in the form of phospholipid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and it is more easily absorbed by your body than other Ome...

The North Face Vectiv Enduris 4 Review

The North Face has been around for decades.  Their Vectiv technology was launched in 2021 and the Enduris 4 does not disappoint.  This shoe is a beast on technical terrain and makes climbing comfortable and surprisingly easy. 

If you are headed out for a trail run, where you know there will be hills and rocky terrain, The North Face Vectiv Enduris 4 is the perfect shoe to lace up.  It can handle a wide range of conditions and trail surfaces. 

Let’s see if this shoe meets your needs. 

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Electrolytes for Runners 101 + Homemade Sports Drinks

Living my sweatiest runner life in Miami

Electrolyte drinks might just be the solution to a number of your running issues. Yup, things blamed simply on training could be due to sweating out electrolytes and then hydrating with water that continues flushing your system!Have you found yourself craving more salt than normal?

Feeling a little more fatigued than you should during workouts?

Perhaps it’s time to explore electrolytes for runners!

During my Miami marathon runs, I started feeling a little...

6 Best Running Balaclavas

When the temps really drop, you know the worst part of running is often your nose and cheeks. That’s exactly why running balaclavas were invented!

What you’ll need for winter running depends a lot on where you live. Here in Colorado, we’ve seen our share of mild winters, but when the temperature drops and the wind kicks up, the right gear can mean the difference between getting out the door or heading to the treadmill.

Balaclavas are a must have for super cold-weather running, offering almost ...

8 Best Running Headphones From Hours of Testing

Finding the best running headphones is about more than just sound quality, it’s about making your runs better, not more complicated! The best ones should let you zone out to your favorite playlist or podcast without bouncing around, cutting out, or getting in your way.

Comfort matters more than you think. The last thing you want is an earbud slipping out mid-run or buttons that require a full-on stop just to adjust the volume.

And if you’re a marathon runner, battery life is more important than...

Topo Cyclone 3 Review | Light as a Feather

The Topo Cyclone was already a favorite for its lightweight feel and natural fit, so why mess with a good thing? Thankfully, the Topo Cyclone 3 kept everything runners loved, with just a few small tweaks but the real test is to see how it feels on the run.

With this update, Topo stayed true to its signature design, keeping things light, responsive, and fun to run in. They made some subtle fit adjustments to this uptempo trainer, keeping it a solid pick for interval sessions or speedier miles.

A...

Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB Review | Shaving Minutes

Anyone else ever participate in swim team? There you’ll find that folks do a full body shave right before a race to gain seconds and here we are with a shoe that could shave off 2 minutes and 32 seconds! It’s time for our Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB review.If that isn’t enough to make me want to sign up for another marathon, I don’t know what is. Just kidding, watching the finish of the Houston marathon actually got that little spark going again.

But imagine this time around having a shoe that ba...

Miniature Dachshund Outruns Professional Steeplechase Runner And Clocks A Runs A Sub Five-Minute Mile Without Training

We’ve all seen people running with their dogs – but when it comes to maintaining race pace, it’s usually big dogs like labradors and collies that are alongside their athletic human counterparts. Ever seen a chihuahua, a pomeranian, or a miniature dachshund sprint along next to their owner? I thought not. These tiny dogs are …

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