by the Mizuno Shoe Guy Noted philosopher Yogi Berra, the 20th century’s version of Aristotle, once supposedly said: “Half of baseball is 90 percent mental.” So is running. Actually, sometimes it feels like half of running is 100 percent mental. Maybe it was all in my head, but just a couple of months into summer, I flat lined. I hadn’t…
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Mizuno Shoe Guy Answers Your Footwear Questions–July
by the Mizuno Shoe Guy Do you have a shoe-related question? Or a running shoe question, specific to Mizuno for the Mizuno Shoe Guy? If you have a question you’d like him to answer, send it to Shoeguy@Mizunousa.com. (Include your address.) If we pick your question for the Mizuno Shoe Guy to answer, we’ll send you a beautiful Mizuno DryScience…
Read MoreTo Trail or not to Trail? It’s all about the shoe!
It’s no secret that running has shown an exponential growth over the last decade or so. Race options abound, run clubs are popping up everywhere even beyond the “local” running establishments. More people are lacing up as they realize that running is a no fuss, convenient option to getting fit, setting race and / or personal goals and enjoying the…
Read MoreThe Fartlek: A Quick, Effective Workout for Anywhere!
Mizuno Athlete Craig Curley provides a quick workout that is also highly effective for when you are short on time! As a runner I look for simplicity in training. Whenever I’m in a bind on time or not familiar with the area, I prefer to do a Fartlek run. Fartlek is Swedish for “speed play”. Why would I Fartlek? First off, I don’t necessarily need a track…
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