Running For Two: The Second Mile

By Brand Ambassador Sabrina Wilkie I’m nearing the end of the second trimester and much to my delight I’m still running, albeit much much slower. It took a few weeks to get accustomed to my slowing pace. One workout I did a double take at my watch in disbelief that I had run 1km that slow. Another time I was…

Newbie Primer: How to Choose The Perfect Running Shoe

By The Mizuno Shoe Guy Let’s face it: If you’re a relatively new runner, there is so much confusing terminology and running jargon, that it can be pretty intimidating. Even buying a new pair of running shoes isn’t always easy. There are so many running shoe brands that a newbie’s head can spin. Experienced runners have a pretty…

Training Tools: The Wave Rider 18 – Race Team Review

By: Mizuno Race Team Member, Craig Leon I got my first pair of Wave Riders back in the fall of 2011. In the 3.5 years – and over 50 pairs of Wave Riders later – the shoe has evolved considerably. Now, I know what you’re thinking: how much can really change in 3.5 years? I could probably show you…

Should You Wear Road Racing Shoes?

By The Mizuno Shoe Guy If you are someone who challenges themselves several times a year by entering races, you probably have asked yourself more than once: Should I wear racing shoes? It’s a good question, especially among competitive runners who want to race faster, set PRs or contend in local races. The assumption that many of…