For many years my favorite sports bra for running has been the Brooks 3 Pocket Bra. Unfortunately, this bra is no longer available. It seems be have been discontinued and replaced with the Luxe Pocket Bra. In photos the Luxe Pocket Bra appears somewhat similar to the 3 Pocket Bra, so I had to give it a try. Brooks Luxe Pocket Bra Review Similar to the 3 Pocket Bra, the Luxe Pocket Bra has removable pads. ... Read the Post...
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Are You Ready to Run a Sub 4 Hour Marathon?
A common goal for many marathon runners is to break certain times, such as 5 hours, 4 hours, 3 hours, etc. For many runners a sub 4 hour marathon is a goal that they feel is attainable. A sub 4 hour marathon requires a 9:09 pace, although you really need to run a bit faster than this according to your GPS watch since no one runs exactly 26.2 miles on race day. This time feels achievable to many runners who are comfortable ... Read the Post...
Fall Running Products to Try in 2025
It's been awhile since I shared some of my favorite running gear, so this seemed like a good time to do a roundup of fall running products. And some of these can be used all year, but fall is a great time to try them out, especially as so many runners are training for races! We had a super hot summer, and it's finally started to cool off just a bit recently. It's that time of year when you may be wearing a tank top ... Read the Post...
How to Prepare Yourself to Run a Strong Downhill Race
Many runners assume that running a downhill race is easier than running a hilly (or even flat race). And you may end up running faster than you would on another course! However, you need to be prepared for the different demands of a downhill race. Especially in a downhill marathon, the pounding on your quads can make you feel tired sooner and leave you more sore than running on flat terrain. There are a few things you can ... Read the Post...