If you came to our house you’d see that our unfinished basement is essentially our home gym. It’s not fancy but we love it.
We have a treadmill, weight bench, water rower, punching bag, chin-up bar, and even an infrared sauna. Do you listen to music when you work out? I do. I turn the music up loud when I’m down in our pain cave home gym.
I’ve been using a TRIBIT speaker for a few years and they were nice enough to send me their new model (which rocks)! Continue Reading →
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In this episode we feature questions sent in by listeners about carbon plated shoes, minimalism, shoe rotation, inserts, wear patterns, shoe size selection, pronation, GPS watches and more! We are joined by Fred Joslyn -a local running store owner and 3X winner of the Steamtown Marathon.
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We’ve been thinking about running shoes lately since our conversation with Brian Metzler on the MTA Podcast who has personally tested over 1,500 pairs.
Admittedly I am also a shoe geek -I can remember the first pair of running shoes I bought at age 14, and the shoes I used for my first marathon in at age 29.
I’ve done my last 5 marathon in the On Cloudswifts (pictured here).
Here are nine simple shoe tips I’ve found useful in my running journey no matter what brand you run in . . .
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In this episode we speak with running shoe expert Brian Metzler author of the new book Kicksology -the Hype, Science, Culture, and Cool of Running Shoes.
Plus Angie shares tips on how to get the most out of your shoes . . .
And you will hear from a runner who’s been listening to the MTA Podcast since the very beginning.
When I was training for my first marathon I only used one pair of shoes and struggled on a number of levels. Since that time I’ve seen the value in rotating through different types of shoes in training.
I definitely advise runners to have at least two different types of shoes in your rotation and there seems to be evidence to back this up.
Here is what the research seems to say on this topic and some bonus tips on how to prolong the life of your running shoes.
Here is a question from a podcast listener named Vince that we featured in the quick tip segment on episode #254.
Hi Angie and Trevor, I am running my first full marathon in about a month! Wanted to know if you had any specific suggestions for running shoes. I would like some cushion to prevent soreness in my feet. Look forward to your reply 🙂 -Vince
Here are a few things to consider when looking for the right pair of shoes: Continue Reading →
Anyone training for a marathon knows that running is much more than just a hobby. From getting the right nutrients to building up your mental stamina (and keeping up with laundry!) it’s a total lifestyle commitment.
While we can’t yet download a “real” live personal trainer, we can get some assistance from the latest digital tools. Google’s Assistant, which ships with the Google Home speaker, and Amazon’s Alexa, which comes standard with the Amazon Echo speaker, are both leading examples of the newest voice-controlled technology.
And the best part is, they’re prepared to assist you with a few different aspects of fitness. Here’s a quick list of tech steps to consider: Continue Reading →
By Henry Howard
Several years ago on the day before one of my fall marathons, the forecast drastically changed. I don’t recall the exact specifics anymore but the cold and snow/rain predictions changed my race day plans from shorts to long pants.
At the time, I only had sweatpants and didn’t want to run a race wearing those. Setting aside the rule of “nothing new on race day,” I favored protection from the elements. I bought my first pair of compression tights (or pants) that suited me well for the day, which was cold with freezing rain.
Since then, I have expanded my collection of compression tights and tested them. Here is a comparison review of the three that I currently use for workouts and recovery. Continue Reading →
Compression socks can provide more oxygen, improve blood circulation, muscle and joint stabilization, an improve metabolization of lactic acid, and speed recovery. Plus you get a good warm-up just trying to get them on!
So when is the best time to wear compression gear? During a run or after a run?
We featured this question in the quick tip portion of podcast episode 207.
Thanks to Academy member Rajesh R. for sending this in . . . Continue Reading →
Our friends at Runnerclick have put together an neat infographic to help you find the best trail running shoes.
I admit I had no idea that “wearable computing may be coming to your running shoes soon” (under #4). Just one of the things I learned from this graphic.
Scroll down to see it . . . Continue Reading →
Orange Mud’s Hydraquiver backpack easily transports a water bottle, offers plenty of storage space and has a comfortable fit.
By Henry Howard
When it comes to longer-distance racing, runners often spend time trying to determine their best individual fueling strategy. Water? Electrolyte drink? Generation Ucan? Tailwind? Some combination of all of those?
It’s an individual, choice of course.
And, just like the liquid refreshment options, there are many options for how runners can transport their drink of choice over long distances. Continue Reading →
