Last month, I performed an informal wear test of the Mizuno Wave Creation and Mizuno Wave Prophecy in Kelowna, BC. Nearly 20 participants came to test out these shoes, give their opinions, and go home with a new pair kicks. This study was special because it investigated what slower runners thought of shoes engineered especially for them. And yes, participants poked a bit of fun at me and pretended to be insulted when I labeled them as ‘slow,’ but hey, I gave them a free pair of shoes, so they forgave me pretty quickly and accepted their status!

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Vancouver, a city of 600,000 people, is where I really found my stride as a runner! I credit the great running environment in and around Vancouver for my successes over the past few years.

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Do you have a shoe-related question for the Mizuno Shoe Guy? Or a running shoe question, specific to Mizuno? If you have a question you’d like him to answer, send it to Shoeguy@Mizunousa.com. (Please include your address.) He’ll pick five questions a month to answer and if he picks your question, we’ll send you a beautiful Mizuno tech T-shirt.

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If you’re an early-morning runner, you’ve probably got a few go-to breakfasts in your post-run nutrition routine. But are you covering all the bases to maximize recovery and prepare your body for your next run? In my years of experience as a runner, I’ve found that the easiest way to do this is with smoothies. Not only are they quick to make, but you can also add all sorts of ingredients that promote healing and recovery. This Banana Blueberry Smoothie is one of my favourites, and before we get to the recipe, I’m going to break it down and explain why I’ve included each ingredient.

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