One of my favorite recreational sports is volleyball! Getting together with friends at the beach to play sand volleyball is a grand old time, but I’ve never played organized volleyball, so I don’t have the necessary equipment for it. However, I have an excess of running shoes, being a dedicated runner and all. Can you …
Joshua Bartlett
Now and again, most of us wish we could add a couple of inches of height. At least I do. What if I told you the answer to your heart’s deepest desire can be found in your everyday running shoes? You wouldn’t believe me. Truthfully, do running shoes make you taller? Your running shoes can …
Increasingly, where and how we spend our money is a reflection of our ideals and opinions. Shopping for running shoes is an extension of this. For years America has depended on cheap Chinese manufacturing to turn quick profits on many products. However, many Americans are disgruntled by this and would rather pay top dollar for …
An excellent cardio alternative to running is tennis – it’s a challenging game that provides an opportunity to socialize with friends while enjoying various health benefits. That said, not everybody has the disposable income to buy a ton of tennis gear, especially if only for recreational purposes. Can you use running shoes for playing tennis? …
One of the greatest weapons at a runner’s disposal is his or her local running shop. If you’ve never been by, you’re missing out on a world of fun and high-quality gear. Better yet, local shops often offer diagnostic services for runners, such as analyzing footstrike. These services beg the question, should you get fitted …
Runners are constantly seeking out ways to improve their performance. Increasing your running volume would be optimal, but this isn’t always possible for various reasons. Runners may not have the time or the capacity to recover from high volumes of training. Luckily, there are many cross-training alternatives to improve running performance. One of these is …
Ever wondered why running shoes are ugly? From crazy tread designs to gaudy colors and shades, modern running shoes have become quite the eyesore. In this article, we’re going to dive deep into the tech behind some of these crazy looks and document the way running shoes have changed over the years. Running shoes that …
Many people enjoy Converse sneakers because they’re versatile, stylish, and comfortable. But as an avid runner, you may be wondering, can you run in Converse All-Stars? You can run in Converse shoes, but they are a bad choice for running because they don’t offer enough arch support, air flow, heel drop, or cushion. Running in shoes …
Apple AirPods are by far the most popular brand of earbuds on the market. But while these iconic Bluetooth headphones make great leisure accessories, runners and athletes need to know if they are rated for performance. This is especially true in bad weather. You may be wondering, “can you run in the rain with AirPods?” …
If you’ve ever watched professional runners, particularly marathon or ultramarathon runners, you might have noticed that they wear one or more arm sleeves during the race. But, of course, for the casual fan, this begs the question, why do runners wear arm sleeves? Runners wear arms sleeves for muscle compression and swelling prevention. However, other …