Coaches Corner: The Marathon Phenomenon

Have you run a marathon?! …if you’re a runner, odds are you’ve been asked this question at least once in your lifetime. We all know you don’t have to run a marathon to call yourself a runner, but as runners across all levels grow older, many decide to conquer the 26.2-mile distance. The reason for this phenomenon? As people enter

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Tread Talks: @Marathoner_Dale’s Miles in the Mizuno WAVEKNIT® R2

During December’s Tread Talks, we wanted to get a different perspective on one of our newest neutral running shoes. Read below as @marathoner_dale shares her thoughts on the new WAVEKNIT® R2. Post marathon time for me means less mileage and time to reset. I take a look at what worked and what new things I want to try. Usually, trying new

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September Inspiration: Running for Alzheimer’s Awareness

After graduating college, I ran a handful of half marathons from 2009-2015 to lose weight and stay in shape. After every half marathon I completed, I’d always think to myself: you have to be CRAZY to run 13.1 more miles to finish a marathon. It was always a far-fetched dream for me to run the NYC Marathon, but I thought

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April Inspiration: Meet Allie

Allison Konderwich is your average 28-year-old.  She’s a newlywed and first-time homeowner.  She works full-time in higher education and part-time at her local Fleet Feet in Albany, NY.  She enjoys spending time with her husband Mike, their puppy, Scout, and her family and friends.  What sets Allie apart is her love for the marathon and her dedication to the sport. 

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