The Planet Wave: Runners Are Different

By: The Mizuno Shoe Guy As a runner my entire life, I’ve always felt a little different. As a kid, I ran back and forth to school when nobody else did and was mocked for doing so. Even in college when everybody was drinking themselves under the table, I ran. And continue to do so. Still, I’m pretty much…

Foot type, gait and biomechanics: Matching your feet with the best shoes

By: The Mizuno Shoe Guy In order to buy the absolute best pair of Mizuno running shoes for your needs, you first have to know your feet. Not all running shoes are alike for one simple reason: Not all runners are alike and neither are their feet. Our feet come in different sizes, widths, shapes and with different…

Food as Fuel

Guest Post By: BackatSquareZero One of the first realizations I came to when I began half and full marathon training is that my body suddenly needed more food. I will admit that initially I took this as a chance to go buck wild. 20 mile training run done, I earned the right to have copious amounts of bread and cheese…

Runner’s Rambilings: What Can I Say?

By: Mizuno Race Team Member, Michael Aish What can I say, for me racing the Lake Sonoma 50 mile was a bit of a disaster. Not that I’m complaining, it was a great trip and for as long as I’ve been in the sport you quickly understand that for as many good days you have out there, you’re going…