Stryd Power Meter Review Move over Cyclists, there aren't just power meters for bikes any longer, Power meters for runners have been perfected through the years and they are hot! I remember when Stryd started a few years ago and sent me a power meter. I was impressed but found...
Protein Review: SYNTHA 6 Cold Stone Creamery
Protein Review: SYNTHA 6 Cold Stone Creamery When the PR folks at SYNTHA-6® approached me to check out a new protein recovery drink and told me it was Cold Stone Creamery birthday cake remix, I jumped. WHAT??? I love Cold Stone Creamery and having a protein powder that replicated the...
Trail Sneaker Review: Brooks Mazama 2 Trail Shoes
Trail Sneaker Review: Brooks Mazama 2 Trail Shoes There have been great things said about the Brooks Mazama 2 Trail Shoes, so, I was glad I had the opportunity to try them out! The Brooks Mazama 2 has a 6mm drop from heal to toe, they are only 9.3 oz,...
Running Alongside the Wineries
In late August, my family and I went to Napa. We took a detour before dropping off my son back at UC Berkeley. On the second day of our visit, I decided to run a short three-mile run. In Napa, they have a bike trail that runs along the railroad,...
The BFF – An Alternative to the Foam Roller
The BFF - An Alternative to the Foam Roller
Book Review: Running out of Gas by Scott Ludwig
Book Review: Running out of Gas by Scott Ludwig At one point or another, all runners think they are "running out of gas." But, in fact, something keeps on pulling us back in to run more, longer, and harder. Scott Ludwig's new book, Running Out of Gas - A Lifelong...
HOKA One One Clifton 5 Sneaker Review
HOKA One One Clifton 5 Sneaker Review I fell in love with the Hoka Clifton 4's when I first tried them on. I ended up buying two more pairs because I liked them that much. When the Clifton 5's came out, I was a little reluctant to try them on....
What You See When You Run…
What You See When You Run… I want to preface this story with a thank you to my friend, Nicole Thomas who is an Ironman Triathlete. She posts photos on Facebook of what she sees when she runs. I'm usually so focused inward that I don't notice what I see...
Book Review: Ultra Marathon Mom From the Sahara to the Arctic by Holly Zimmermann
Book Review: Ultra Marathon Mom From the Sahara to the Arctic by Holly Zimmermann I never really thought about doing an ultra marathon until I read the book, Ultra Marathon Mom From the Sahara to the Arctic by Holly Zimmermann. The author inspires but also talks about the hard truths of...
Maloja Running Top Review
Maloja Running Top Review Most athletes hear about a few different brands on the market, Nike, Under Armour, Adidas but we barely hear about the obscure brands that have great running apparel. In comes Maloja. The parent company is from Germany and they have a flagship store in Munich. Their...