This week, we talk about getting ready for the Berlin Marathon. Our review of the Feetures! Graduated Compression Socks. We go over UTMB results. The Copenhagen half marathon was cancelled midrace due to weather. Controversy with the Mexico City Marathon. Nike Breaking2 documentary will be airing on the National Geographic channel. And our weeks in training.
Controversy at Mexico City Marathon
A Wet Copenhagen Half Marathon
If you’ve been listening to our podcast for any length of time you know we both run in Feetures! socks. We don’t just run in them, we hike, bike, travel with them. We had tried their compression socks a few year back and recently had the opportunity to try their updated graduated compression socks. I typically don’t use compression socks or sleeves while running but I do wear them after long runs as part of my recovery. I used these in the same way and it felt like they helped to reduce my leg fatigue. They have 15-20 mmHg of compression at the ankle and the compression in the arch helps keep my plantar fasciitis from flaring. Just as in most of their socks, Feetures! makes their graduated compression socks with a right/left foot anatomical design. This allows the sock to fit the designated foot much better and makes them quite comfortable. I did wear them for some short runs to see how they would feel and they were quite comfortable. They didn’t roll down from the top or bunch up in the toes. My legs did feel a little warm while I was wearing them but that is probably because I’m not use to having something covering my lower legs while running. They are made of material that wicks away moisture well and helps reduce odor. The graduated compression socks are available in four different sizes and three different colors. My only suggestion is to have them available in more sizes, not just taking shoe size into account but also calf size. Some individuals have larger feet but thinner calves and a large size might not provide as much compression on their ankles/calves as they would like. Other than that I like the product and will continue to use the compression socks post long runs for recovery.
Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post, however I did receive a pair to review. All opinions are my own and not influenced in any way.
This week, we give our race recap of the Discovery Kingdom Super Hero 5k. We talk about the IAAF World Championships. A runner is attacked by a hawk. Having a good time running Ragnar Trail Tahoe. And our weeks in training.
Surprises at IAAF World Championships
Runner Attacked by Hawk
Coburn Wins Steeplechase
Ragnar Tahoe
Super Hero 5K
This week, we talk about four things top performers do every day. Kilian Jornet and Caroline Chaverot win Hardrock 100. Eliud Kipchoge is going for the marathon world record at the Berlin Marathon. We sign up for more races. Marathon Maniacs has a signature race series. Elena’s race recap of the S.H.E. 365 5k. And our weeks in training.
Marathon Maniac Signature Series
Top Performers Do Everyday
S.H.E 365 5K
This week, we talk about the exciting weekend at Western States 100. Running USA’s new half marathon and marathon reports. Killian Jornet summits Everest twice in one week. Joan Benoit Samuelson goes for a new age record for the marathon this year. Elena gives her race recaps of the Divas half marathon and Double Dipsea. And our weeks in training.
Western States Results
2016 Half Marathon Report
2016 Marathon Report
Kilian Summits Everest
New Goals for Samuelson
This week, we talk about the Boston marathon. If you have a chance to see the movie Boston: An American Running Story, go see it. CIM will host the U.S. Marathon Championships for men and women in 2017 and 2018. Mary Keitany set a new record at the London Marathon. Mark talks about running Ragnar So Cal. And our weeks in training.
This week, a recap of the American River 50.
This week, we talk about running the Chanoko Trail 31k and Hellyer Half Marathon. Another running film you need to watch is A Decade On by the Ginger Runner. Marathons that generated the most Boston Marathon runners for 2017. They have announced changes to the World Marathon Majors payout. And our weeks in training.
Bandits at Modesto Marathon
Runner Carried to the Finish
Races with the most BQ’s
Switzer Back to Boston
101 year old Runner
Chanoko 31K
Hellyer Half Marathon
A Decade On
This week, Elena gives her race recap of the Salmon Falls 50k. Running legend Ed Whitlock passes away. Short marathon courses cost some people Boston Marathon qualifying times. A man provides water to a stranger every day. Go watch “Life in a Day” by Billy Yang. And our weeks in training.
Salmon Falls 50k
Runner DQ’d at Four Lauderdale
Nike Breaking 2 Update
Race Ready
