When to run, when to rest: Dealing with sickness and returning from injury

Guest Post By: Mark Crabtree, Fitfluential In the sports medicine world there is a saying about runners- “Runners are either injured, recently recovered from injury or soon to be injured.” As an Athletic Trainer, I have found that to be the case. More often than not, I’d see most of the runners on a team come through my training…

Too busy to cook this season, try these recipes.

December is a busy time of year, especially for those of us who maintain our time on foot. Truthfully, I purposely clock a few extra K’s in my Mizuno’s to make room for festive fare: my mom’s apple pie, my sister’s perfectly decorated sugar cookies, and my dad’s homemade blue cheese bread. I developed the following ‘double duty’ recipes to:…

Treadmill Workouts for SPEED.

Guest Post By: STUFTmama Although some runners refer to the treadmill as the “dreadmill”, I have grown to love any kind of running on it. As a busy, working mom trying to fit in marathon training, I’ve found that the majority of my training is done on the treadmill. There are times when slow runs while zoning out and…

Safely and Simply Drying Your Shoes

By: the Mizuno Shoe Guy There’s absolutely no question that running in winter is not only more difficult and arduous it’s also much harder on your shoes. The cold temps, wet conditions and often salt-crusted roads and sidewalks all take a toll on your shoes—unless you take proper care of your Mizunos. Sub-freezing temperatures harden the midsoles and continually…