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 →
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 →
My race day kit prior to the North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Miler last year. Click to enlarge
There are some things that you can’t control about your race experience. But being prepared with a race day kit can help make your run a lot more comfortable.
You’ll also have the peace of mind knowing that you didn’t forget anything important. Continue Reading →
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In this episode we talk running watches, fitness trackers, and other tech with gadget guru Ray Maker from the D.C. Rainmaker website.
Since Angie and I tend to be not-so-geeky when it comes to running tech (I have used a Garmin 305 wrist laptop up until last year) we were excited to bring a bona fide gadget guru on the podcast.
Ray’s product review blog gets over a million visitors a month. He really knows his stuff! Continue Reading →
Champion runner Golden Harper uses his passion for helping injured runners, homemade ingenuity and thoughtful research to create a unique, beloved brand.
By Henry Howard
When you run before you can walk, you were born to be a runner.
When you win a world championship at age 8, your running future is bright.
When your parents own a running store where you start working at age 9, you learn quite a bit about sneakers, running form and injuries.
Put it all together, and you have Golden Harper, champion runner and founder of Altra Shoes. Continue Reading →
At this year’s Summer Olympic Games it was common to see the colorful tape adorning many athletes in a variety of patterns. Web traffic to Kinesio, the company’s website, has increased 1,000% since the Olympic games.
Kinesiology or k tape is a strong cotton, elastic adhesive tape that is used to treat athletic injuries and other physical disorders. Continue Reading →
