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
Brooks Glycerin Max Review: Can You Take me Higher?
When I was 11, I bought the latest Creed album while my younger brother opted for Kid Rock’s newest release. Not sure what that says about us, but looking back at those choices, I can’t help but see the parallels in our personalities growing up. What does that have to do with running or shoes? […]
Saucony Triumph 22 Review: Cruiser or Bruiser?
Just over seven months ago, I DNF’d the Mississippi 50K after falling ill just days before the race. Determined to complete an ultra marathon this year, I registered for the Wildcat Ultra 50K. Held over Labor Day Weekend, this hot and humid race took me across grass fields, sandy trails, and pavement. It was a […]
Altra Experience Flow Review: Surrender to the Flow
When I think of Altra Running, three things come to mind: zero drop midsole, foot shaped upper, and cult (half joking). In 2023, Altra made waves in the running world by introducing the AltraFWD Experience, a 4mm drop shoe. Though ruffling the feathers of Altra purists (see previous cult comment), this introduction has opened the […]
Hoka Mach 6 Review: Revin’ Up A Powerful Mach (6)!
With each review, I often find myself taking a trip back to my childhood. Countless late nights were spent glued to the television, watching reruns of Speed Racer. The series followed Speed’s journey to become the world champion of racing, behind the wheel of his race car, the Mach 5. Even the later live-action adaptation […]
Brooks Caldera 7 Review: Ultra Problems Require Ultra Solutions
Have you ever dedicated weeks to training, only to have your race day derailed by unforeseen circumstances? Unfortunately, that’s the scenario I found myself in, struck down by a stomach bug just 36 hours before the start of the Mississippi 50K Trail Run. Despite pushing myself to the limit, I could only manage to reach […]
Why you should run a Ragnar Trail
Talk about an experience! Talk about being outside your comfort zone! Talk about digging deep and getting through the grind! Talk about a feeling of accomplishment when you cross the final leg! Running the Ragnar Trail has been on my bucket list for several years and it is still surreal to know that I was […]
The Big Walk
Birthdays never really “done it” for me, even as a child. I suppose being so close after Christmas nearly a month before, my birthday always seemed rushed and chaotic. It always felt wrong receiving a gift “for being born”, especially as we just got gifts from Santa.As I grew older and was out on my […]
Keith’s Run My Story
Run My Story by Keith C. Battle Jr. July 2022 was the worst month of my life. I was in the process of going through a painful divorce, my mental and physical health were deteriorating rapidly, and I even had to begin using a sleeping medication just to get small amounts of sleep. I wasn’t […]