One look at the shoe wall in any sporting goods store will tell you that there are a seemingly endless number of companies, styles, colors, and options available for running shoes. For a new runner or someone who is looking...
In this age of convenience culture, it can be tempting to do all of your shopping online. Who among us hasn’t purchased something online that we were simply too lazy to go out and get? It doesn’t hurt that giant...
Are you an athlete or runner looking for the best anti-blister socks on the market? New runners may sometimes feel they’re doomed to a lifetime of blisters, calluses, and pain. After all, those initial runs are often done in ill-fitting...
Summer is here, and for many of us, that means hot, sticky weather that can sometimes make running feel more like swimming. While scorching temperatures can challenge even the most die-hard runner, there is nothing sweeter than training hard all...
Being new to any sport can be intimidating. There is typically a lot to learn, from the new lingo (what is a Fartlek and can I say that word in public?) to the proper way to train (wait, what does...
People have often asked me, “What do you think about when you run?” Oddly, the answer is that I think about everything but running while I am doing it. I think about what I am going to have for dinner,...
A Quick Background: What is Socks and Hops? Socks and Hops is an annual event in Kansas City hosted by Swope Health to raise awareness for their Homeless program as well as their Mobile Medical Unit. The event has collected...
