Diadora Gara Carbon 2 Review: Craft Meets Kick
There’s just something about race day. The nerves, the hype, the ritualistic pre-race visit (or three) to the porta potty line that somehow always feels longer than the race itself. It’s an emotional roller coaster from start to finish; doubt, excitement, discomfort, joy, relief. But one of my favorite race day rituals? Shoe spotting. You’ll […]
London Marathon Race Recap
Twenty weeks. Nearly 800 miles. All leading up to one day. Race day. No matter how much you train, there’s always the unknown. Things out of your control that can throw a wrench in your plans. For me and 56,000 fellow runners, that came in the form of warm weather on race day. But that’s […]
London Marathon Training Weeks 16-19
Setting big goals is scary. There’s always that little voice telling me, ‘you will fail’. A 3:35 marathon wasn’t just outside my comfort zone a year ago, it felt flat-out impossible. But putting that number out there shifted everything. It turned casual runs into purpose-driven training and turned “good enough” into “I’ve got more in […]
Mizuno Neo Zen Review: Cushioned Clarity
Mental clarity has always been a huge part of pushing through tough runs, and as I’ve shared before, running has been a tool for managing stress, reflecting, and even healing. That’s where Zen comes in. Rooted in simplicity and mindfulness, the concept of Zen feels like it aligns perfectly with the flow of running. It’s […]
London Marathon Training Weeks 11-15
Running is more than just a way to cover miles, it’s my space to clear my head, focus on my goals, and face life’s challenges. It’s where I escape the noise and also confront the tough moments head-on. Over time, running has become a way to measure my growth, both physically and mentally. Each run, […]
Asics Novablast 5 Review: Shining Brighter Than Ever?
The running shoe world has a curious obsession with Earth’s atmosphere. From Hoka’s “Fly Human Fly” campaign to On’s cloudtech foam technology, and Asics’ sky and space-inspired names like Cumulus, Nimbus, and Novablast, it’s hard not to associate running with the vastness above us. Even Topo Athletic has joined the trend with its stability shoe, […]
London Marathon Training Weeks 6-10
As I dive deeper into my marathon training and approach my wedding anniversary, it’s impossible not to reflect on how much has changed; both in my running journey and my life with Katie. This year marks a special milestone for us: our 10-year wedding anniversary. It feels fitting that this trip to London, all about […]
Topo Athletic Aura Review: Must Be Some Topo’s in the Atmosphere
There is just something about the long run. It’s not about pace or splits. It is about locking into a rhythm and letting the miles unfold. Whether it’s a solo grind or time spent with friends, the long run is where things slow down just enough to embrace the process. For these runs, I reach […]
Diadora Nucleo 2 Review: Italian Workhorse
Two of my favorite things: soccer and running. Diadora, with its rich history of quality and performance on the pitch, has long been an iconic name in soccer, crafting gear for some of the sport’s greatest players. In recent years, they’ve brought that same attention to detail and athlete-focused design to the running world. Seeing […]
London Marathon Training Weeks 1-5
Dave recaps weeks 1 -5 of his London Marathon Training