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…
Read MoreFood 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…
Read MoreRunner’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…
Read MoreCarb Loading for Runners
By: Melanie Flinn, MS, RD Carbohydrates are a major source of energy in the body. Carb-loading, a practice that was developed in the late 1960s, refers to the method of consuming higher quantities of carbohydrates prior to a endurance event, in order to maximize muscle glycogen (energy) stores in the muscles. This strategy is followed, often by long distance runners and…
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