Tag Archives: running form

Review: RIBZ Front Pack

We were recently asked if we wanted a free RIBZ Front Pack (coordinated by Deep Creek Public Relations) in consideration for review publication. While it’s normally promoted as a product for a wide variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing and kayaking, we decided to try it out and see how well it performed for run commuting. We ran it through two different [...]

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Are you a minimal or barefoot run commuter?

We’re interested in finding out if any of you have ever run commuted barefoot.  We’re also wondering what impact the minimal shoe craze of the past few years has had on you as a runner.  Help us find out by taking a quick poll and then check out the infographic from Altra Zero Drop Footwear [...]

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In the News: Man runs 4,685 days without a break

Whoa… Dave Bradshaw has logged around 37,000 miles over the past 12.5 years averaging around 8 miles a day. Some quick highlights from the article: Gets in a run just after having surgery (not a few days after – the same day) Runs Grandma’s Marathon in 2:27:56 Goes for a 12-mile run while wife is in [...]

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Running Injury Free

What do shin splints and a bad carburetor have in common?  Both of them will keep you from getting to work until they’re repaired.  For run commuters, a small injury can keep you off the road for a week or more. We have to remember we’re not out running a race – we’re running to [...]

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Review: RIBZ Front Pack

We were recently asked if we wanted a free RIBZ Front Pack (coordinated by Deep Creek Public Relations) in consideration for review publication. While [...]

On everyone’s minds

Two weeks ago, I got three comments while running home from work. It’s not unusual: friends passing might hail hello; [...]

Mike: family man, marathon man

DeKalb Avenue is off my typical run commute route, but the morning was foggy and DeKalb offers a wonderful view [...]

Pack Comfort Evaluation: Extended Ultramarathon Edition

Though we use them nearly daily on roads, our run commute packs are all designed for trails, for hikers, through-hikers, [...]

Review: Eagle Creek Pack-It Folder 15

We each have our own little tricks for getting our clothes to the office in the best condition possible.  Considering [...]