How to Create a Training Plan

People often ask me how to develop a training plan or how to make running enjoyable. Here are a few thoughts. SET A GOAL  You should always start with writting out your running goals. This can be anything from running a mile without…

On Cloudventure

We learned about On running shoes back in 2011, and it's been a love story ever since. After retiring from competition, Oliver Bernhard a multiple Ironman Champion, devoted himself to developing a new type of running shoe.  According to legend,…

Nutrition And How To Use It On A Run

Full disclosure: I'm not a sports nutritionist. I'm not a food scientist either. I've just run 17 marathons, 3 Olympic Trials, and a Pan-American Games among them. I have been fortunate enough to hear some of the world's best sports nutritionists…

Thermal Accessories

Mizuno's Breath Thermo accessories are great for those cold winter activities.  The thermal fabric absorbs escaping body heat into the yarn and generates heats, returning it to the body! We've had customers use it for running, hiking, skiing,…

Nike Metcon 2

The Nike Metcon 2 is a great option for those looking for a shoe to use with lifting and running. The abrasion resistant film at the mid foot is durable enough to withstand rope climbs, sleigh drives, and lifting.  However, the shoe is also…

Dynamic Stretching vs Static Stretching

When it comes to your warm up and cool down you should be incorporating dynamic stretching as a warm up before--and static stretching as a cool down after--running, hiking, playing sports, or any other active lifestyle. Dynamic stretching consist…

Petzl Headlamps

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Now that winter and daylight savings have arrived its the perfect time to invest in a headlamp.  It's especially ideal for the runner who goes out the door early in the morning, or later at night after work. All the headlamps we carry are water…

Increase your Sleep to Bring Down Your Time

We talk a lot in the running community about the importance of nutrition and of hydration in our recover plans, but we often neglect talking about the importance of sleep. With daylight savings taking place last weekend and the hour gain (temporarily)…

New Balance Minimus 20v5

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The New Balance Minimus 20V5 is a great cross training shoe for those who run and lift. The 4mm offset and REVlite midsole provide a natural feeling while protecting your foot. 4mm off set Vibram outsole for durability REVlite midsole…