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July 29, 2025
7 Best Walking Treadmills For At Home
A team effort to test many treadmills over the last 10 years, we’ve got the best at home walking treadmills. If you decide to go for a job we’ve noted which ones will work for that too, but mostly let’s save you some money by not looking at top end running treadmills.
Walking, often underestimated in its benefits, has the remarkable ability to enhance not only your physical health but also your mental well-being. And what better way to supercharge your walking routine than by introducing a walkin...
Hoka Arahi 8 Review: The Stability Shoe with Perfected Guidance
A new stability shoe bombshell has entered the villa–the Hoka Arahi 8. Completely re-designed from its previous self, this stability shoe has all the comfort and cushion you would expect from a Hoka, without losing the much needed support.
Softer and more flexible than your usual stability shoe, the Hoka Arahi 8 maintains a solid sense of balance throughout the shoe while allowing for a smooth and comfortable ride. It’s not the fastest shoe, but if you’re putting on the miles in training or head...
July 28, 2025
On Cloudsurfer Max Review | The On Cloudeclipse Replacement is a Bust
The sun has officially set on the highly-regarded On Cloudeclipse. Rising up in its place is the all-new On Cloudsurfer Max, bringing with it promises of a smooth ride akin to effortlessly skirting across the top of a wave cresting just offshore of a sandy beach.
The On Cloudsurfer Max is the Swiss brand’s newest high stack daily trainer, featuring a dual-layer of CloudTec Phase cushion, a recycled polyester mesh upper, and a gusseted tongue.
Fine we maybe oversold it with “bust”. Both Tim and A...
How Your Enneagram Type Determines Your Athletic Motivation (And Training Style)
Not quite sure what the Enneagram has to do with your running? You’re definitely not the only one. That’s exactly why the latest episode of the Tread Lightly Running podcast digs into how this personal assessment tool can help you make sense of what motivates you, how you react under pressure, and yes, even how you train.
image from Jillian KeavenyOne of the many awesome parts of running is that there is always more to learn. From training plans to nutrition, and strength work to recovery, we s...
Nike Pegasus vs Nike Vomero | Daily Trainer Showdown
Deciding between the Nike Vomero and Nike Pegasus has been a long-standing conundrum. I love that brands have such diverse line ups and yet it’s also confusing to know what sets a shoe apart. We’re going to look at these two daily trainers to help you pick the right one for your goals.
As an experienced runner and shoe tester, I’ve spent time evaluating both models to provide you with a detailed comparison. Having done a lot of testing in the Nike Alphafly and Vaporfly as well the last few year...
Runner’s Face: The Anti-Aging Secret Every Endurance Athlete Needs
What’s all this about runner’s face? Is running making you look older?! A social media post going viral sent my inbox in to a tizzy with questions. Let’s look at the data to understand what’s happening and put to rest question of does running age you.
Most of us are familiar with the anti-aging benefits of running.
Running helps you build stronger muscles and healthier joints, it reduces stress and promotes positive mental health. Studies have shown that runners have a longer life expectancy th...
July 27, 2025
Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Review | When the Sequel is Better than the Original
Mizuno’s first iteration of the Neo Vista made a splash when it was introduced, signaling big changes from a running shoe company known for a consistently reliable lineup of running shoes. Does the Neo Vista 2 live up to the hype created by its predecessor?
Mizuno released its original Neo Vista design in the summer of 2024, and it became the first shoe in their newly created Swift category of shoes designed to provide a smooth and swift experience for runners.
The Neo Vista 2 was released thi...
Why Wool Is The New Go-To Performance Fabric (Even in Summer!)
Why isn’t wool top of mind as a year round fabric? Probably because we associate it with big fuzzy socks in the winter or those infamous holiday wool sweaters. But that’s just outdated thinking because wool is taking over the athletic apparel world.
Yup Merino comes from sheep! Image from: mcdonaldtextiles.comA 4-year-long research collaboration has found that 100% Merino wool garments offer superior performance benefits during all seasons and for a wide-range of active outdoor activities.
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July 26, 2025
ASICS Metaspeed Sky vs Edge Tokyo Review
A comparison of the newest Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo and the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo. General differences will apply to all past models, so let’s find out which style works for you.
Sometimes I wonder if running shoe brands are just trying to make shoe buying more confusing. Things are now in silos and shoes all share the same name, in this case just shifting by 1 word. But of course that shift makes a difference in what you’re getting…but they also look the same.
If you have a long wondered about t...
July 25, 2025
Best Running Shoes Of 2025 | We Tested 100+ Models So You Don’t Have to
With a team of testers putting in over a thousand miles a month, we’ve got a lot of thoughts about what running shoes are really hitting the mark. Our best running shoes of 2025 will continue to evolve with new updates, but we feel pretty good about this list right now.
As we always do, we’ll try to cover shoes in each category and you will see a lot of different brands. In our opinion a few brands are hitting the mark with a number of shoes, but no one brand has done it all!
Let us know which of...
