If you have ever had sore calves either during or after a race. One of the most common suggestions you will receive is, “have you tried compression socks?” And while a lot of people wear them not every one truly understands why. So today we are going to break down the question, why do runners…
Founded in 1977, ASICS may not sponsor the big name athleats or be the flashiest shoes on the market. But if you ask pros across multiple sports about the brand, you’ll get the same answer whether the athlete wears them or not. ASICS have a tried and true reputation for making comfortable shoes. So today…
Today we’ll be comparing the brand synonymous with high-end fitness compared to the budget friendly brand with a great reputation. More specifically the Peloton Tread vs ProForm 9000. Both of these treadmills are designed to be used with online classes and feature many of the latest bells and whistles. Looking at the two brands, they…
When the weather gets cold outside it’s hard enough to get motivated to run without having to worry about slipping in the snow or ice. But finding a set of microspikes that won’t affect your stride, while holding up the tough conditions can be tough. Thankfully over the last few years a couple brands have…
When I first started running I had never worn or even heard of a neck buff. I’d started to see people wearing them out on the trails and even more on the roads once the weather starts cooling down. But still, I had no idea about the uses and benefits of a buff (or neck…
Two of the most well known brands in footwear. Today we are comparing the Adidas Ultra Boost vs Nike React Infinity Run Flyknit. One is the brand’s iconic road runner, with over 20 years of production refining it into one of the most popular road runners on the market. The other comes from a long…
Today we are looking at two of the most popular road running shoes on the market. Comparing the Saucony Kinvara vs Endorphin Speed. One is in its 12th iteration and is one of the shoes that shoes off the brands newest technology. The other is the highly rated intro to running latest technology, featuring a…
One is the unquestioned king of the trails. While the other is the new contender for the crown. Today we’ll be comparing the Hoka Mafate Speed vs Speedgoat. The Hoka One One Mafate Speed has only been around for a few years and was voted “best trail runner” by Outside Magazine. Then there is the…
Two of the most popular brands in running, today we’ll be looking at the Peloton vs NordicTrack Treadmills. And more particularly Peloton’s only model, the Peloton Tread vs the NordicTrack Commercial 2950 Treadmill. When looking at the two brands, there is a lot to love between both of them. Peloton has become a fitness juggernaut…
If you have been in the ultra running community for more than a few months, then you have probably heard the name Anton Krupicka. The man, the myth, the meme, and the legend. He burst onto the scene in 2006 by winning his first major race, the Leadville 100. and followed it up with repeat…