Gear meets Technology: Why are Asics shoes so awesome?

In my short seven years of running, I’ve been a dedicated Asics advocate. To really understand which shoe worked best for me, I had to date around. I spent time with Nike, Newbalance, Saucony, and now I occasionally head out for a quick trip around the block with Newtons. All this time with other shoes gives me perspective on my favorite brand, Asics. When I slip on my Kayanos, my feet start moving automatically, and I feel as though I’m hardly working. I know that... Read More

Running Ruminations – Live where you run, run where you live

When Kelly asked me to help her plan a trip to Tahoe for a weekend of birthday festivities, how could I say no? Tahoe is an outdoor girl’s fantasy, and I wasn’t going to pass up the opportunity to go spend four days in the wilderness with good friends, great weather, and some “OK” views… just kidding about the views, just Google the word ‘Tahoe’ and you’ll see what I’m talking about. After months of planning which usually consisted... Read More

A lesson in humility: “If” by Rudyard Kipling

Marathoners are continually humbled by so many factors: other competitors, their very own bodies, the natural elements, and the shear distance they’re trying to overcome. Completing a marathon is a fantastic lesson in what we’re capable of, and also a frightening confrontation with our fears, anxieties, and challenges. Twenty-six point two miles is a long way to run, and a very humbling distance to race. Even though we’ve crossed the finish line before, the distance... Read More

You might be a runner if….

(Found this little snipped on a facebook fan page and just couldn’t get enough of it – and I also added a few of my own): …you can use “easy” and 10 in the same sentence …your shoes have more miles on them than your car does …you go to a golf course to run …you schedule dates around meets …you’ve been to a golf course in every city but not to play golf …you find yourself saying, “it’s not really a hill…” …you’re... Read More