Mizuno’s Wave Inspire 12: Enhanced Cushioning, Smoother Ride

By: The Mizuno Shoe Guy   The beauty of the Wave Inspire has always been its lightweight support. Unlike many of the heavier shoes in the support category, the Wave Inspire is a fast, smooth-riding shoe which provides the type of running experience Mizuno is renowned for.   Because of the success of the Wave Inspire 11, our design team’s

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Coach’s Corner: The Man Who Runs for Friendship

By: Amy Begley, Coach- Atlanta Track Club   It took a tragedy to get Brad Blitz to start running with any regularity. Mark Fredericks, Brad’s best friend and three-time marathon runner, passed away in February 2013. His sudden death was a wakeup call for Brad to get off the couch and take responsibility for his own health. Brad was in his

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Transitioning to the Off Season

With the chill in the air and the darkness upon us, it’s time for most of us to  wind down the racing season and transition to the off-season. Whether you raced a marathon or a bunch of shorter distance events, winter is a perfect time to switch gears and give both the mind and body a good break. It is

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