Hoka Clifton Pro Review: A Clifton You’ll Want to Run In?
The Hoka Clifton Pro takes the familiar Clifton formula and gives it a little more purpose on the run. With an upgraded midsole, a stable ride, and only a small price jump, the real question is whether the “Pro” name actually earns its place.
Does This Count as Rest?
A rest day should be pretty simple. Do not run. Take it easy. Runners still manage to make that complicated.
Topo Athletic Specter 3 Review: One Shoe to Rule Them All?
One shoe to rule them all? The Topo Athletic Specter 3 arrives completely redesigned with a new midsole foam and a ride built to handle more than one type of run. It has the ingredients of a true do-it-all shoe, but the real question is whether all those pieces come together once the miles start adding up.
Late Kickoffs, Early Miles
College football is almost back! Saturday nights will once again end later than they should and Sunday long runs will come earlier than I want. I know exactly what staying up for the late game does to the next morning, and I will probably make the same choice anyway.
Diadora Nucleo 2 GR Review: Where the Road Ends
The Diadora Nucleo 2 GR takes the comfort and stability of the Nucleo 2 and gives it the versatility to move beyond the pavement. Built for road, gravel, and light trails, it aims to be the kind of shoe you can lace up without knowing exactly where the run will take you. But does it hit the mark?
Back to School for Runners
The kids are heading back to school, which means new clothes, new supplies, and a fresh start. Runners aren’t much different as a new training cycle brings new goals, new plans and, if we’re lucky, a few new supplies of our own. From pencils and pens to gels and running shoes, the back-to-school supply list looks a little different for runners.
Summer Running Survival Guide
Summer running has a way of humbling even the most seasoned runners. Between the heat, humidity, and afternoon thunderstorms, every run feels like its own challenge. Thankfully, a few simple strategies can help you make it to fall with your fitness and sanity intact.
Things Runners Lose
Open my sock drawer and you’ll quickly notice something is off. There are more lonely running socks than I’d like to admit. But, they’re not the only things running takes away.
The Runner That Left
Every run begins by leaving home. After enough miles, you realize the runner who returns is not the same one who left.
Saucony Endorphin Azura Review: Your Latest Shoe Obsession?
Over the past year, brands have shifted their focus toward a different kind of “perfect” shoe. Along with chasing the fastest super shoe on the market, they have been building affordable, race day-inspired trainers that can handle nearly every run on your schedule. Shoes like the Evo SL and Mizuno Neo Zen have shown there is plenty of demand for a versatile workhorse that does not carry a premium price tag. Saucony’s answer is the new Endorphin Azura. But in an increasingly crowded category, is this a shoe worthy of becoming your latest obsession or is it just another trainer destined to be forgotten? Let’s find out.