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Do You Need A Second Pair of Shoes? What to Look For

By: The Mizuno Shoe Guy As a running shoe and clothing company, we probably should hesitate to advise you that in order to train safely and most effectively, it is best to own at least two or three pair of running shoes. But, the question is: Do you really need more than one good pair of Mizuno running shoes?…

Gilbert Goes the Distance for the Kids

Guest Post By: Sam Hendricks, Mizuno USA Intern Yesterday, I went on a 5 mile run and called it a day. I am by no means a marathoner, so that was an accomplishment in my books. Yesterday, Aprylle Gilbert ran about 30 miles-for the 77th day in a row. And yes, you read that correctly, the 77th day. Aprylle…

Injury for me? It just can’t be!

Guest post by: Sheree Shea, Mizuno Race Team Memeber The medical technician ensures my lower leg is held secure within the orthopedic brace before placing the bulky headphones upon my ears. I lay motionless atop the sleek metal surface as it slides into the donut shaped openings — the faint sounds of the MRI waves begin. My mind wanders…

Coach’s Corner: The One Who Returned to Racing

By: Amy Begley- Coach, Atlanta Track Club One of the beautiful things about running is that it is always there for you. Even if you take a break from the sport, it often finds a way back into your life. That’s exactly what happened to Janel Blancett. She ran cross country and track in high school and college…