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Have you heard the term "maximalist"? It is a response to the minimalist movement of the past several years. The minimalist movement lauded barefoot running as the penultimate way to run. But, it was finally recognized that though the mechanics of running barefoot may be the desired end result, the comfort, protection and warmth of shoes is still desirable. The new breed of minimalist shoes specifically focused on a flat profile and a responsive sole, so that a runner could feel the road underneath them. That meant it was missing any cushioning at all. The theory was that cushioning wasn’t...

There is all kinds of helpful free information floating around on the Internet. Running experts and gurus give away training plans and advice to you for free. Even this blog strives to provide free, helpful tips and tricks. But there is real value in hiring your own coach. 1. A coach will personalize a plan just for you. They should assess your starting fitness level and personalize the plan to meet your specific goal. The coach can take into consideration how much time you have available to train (even the days of the week you like to train, so no more changing...

Bunions?  Isn’t that something my Grandma complains about? What does that have to do with me? Well, actually, you should educate yourself on bunions, as they do develop over time and if caught early can be avoided. It is also more likely that you are prone to them if your Grandma has them, too! You may imagine bunions as an affliction for the elderly or those that don’t take care of their feet. It certainly isn’t something we talk about often. But nearly a third of the US population develops them.  Are you familiar with what a bunion actually is?...

Phone holder- Last year’s list would have included a Garmin or GPS watch. But this year, no runner I know wears one of those dinosaurs on their wrist (except this blogger, because she likes having the data for all her runs of the last 4 years in one place). With the excellent smartphone apps available, like Runtastic, Nike Plus, or Strava, you can track your mileage, pace and duration all on the same device most runners are already carrying for safety reasons. So, a convenient and easy way to carry your phone on your runs is essential. SHOES-n-FEET  carries several kinds: Armband, Handstrap,...