About the Author
Bob "Wish" Wischnia
Mizuno Shoe Guy
Residence | Austin, TX
Bob “Wish” Wischnia has more than 30 years of running industry experience across publishing, retail, web, and race organization. An Arizona State University alum, Wischnia has been a runner virtually his entire life, still competing in track and road race competitions. And in the free time he’s not pounding the pavement? He’s swimming, cycling, and catching days on the green.
Recent articles
Mizuno Shoe Guy Answers Your Footwear Questions--May
by Bob "Wish" Wischnia on May 9, 2012
Do you have a shoe-related question? Or a running shoe question, specific to Mizuno for the Mizuno Shoe Guy? If you have a question you’d like him to answer, send it to Shoeguy@Mizunousa.com. If we pick your question for the Mizuno Shoe Guy to answer, we’ll send you a beautiful Mizuno DryScience T-shirt.Elixir LoveQ: Hi MSG. My name is Isabelle and I live in beautiful Quebec. When I started running a few years ago, I ran in the Elixir 3 and I loved it. It carried ...
The Planet Wave: It’s Time For Change At The Boston Marathon
by Bob "Wish" Wischnia on April 27, 2012
For an American runner, the Boston Marathon is the Holy Grail of our sport. It’s our Masters, World Series and Super Bowl all rolled into a once-a-year extravaganza and, unlike the other major sports, we can actually compete in it. Boston is the one marathon nearly every runner dreams of running in someday.It’s inarguable that Boston is the greatest road race in the world. It’s the oldest marathon in the U.S. and the one with the most traditional, history-laden course and has the most rabid, wildly enthusiastic crowds who treat the race with the reverence it so rich...
Running Shoe Durability: The Most Important Questions, Asked and Answered
by Bob "Wish" Wischnia on April 10, 2012
Folks who work in running stores hear a lot of the same questions over and over again, but the two most frequently asked questions heard everyday are invariably: How many miles will my shoes last and how do I tell when my shoes are worn out?Both are certainly valid questions, but sadly there isn’t a great answer to either. Nevertheless, we’ll tackle each question and try to provide some insight.Shoe Life? There are so many factors that go into determining the life of a running shoe—surface you run on, your size and weight, running spee...
Mizuno Shoe Guys Answers Your Footwear Questions—April
by Bob "Wish" Wischnia on April 5, 2012
Do you have a shoe-related question? Or a running shoe question, specific to Mizuno for the Mizuno Shoe Guy? If you have a question you’d like him to answer, send it to Shoeguy@Mizunousa.com. If we pick your question for the Mizuno Shoe Guy to answer, we’ll send you a beautiful Mizuno DryScience T-shirt.Beasty BoysQ: I have worn the Brooks Beast for several years, but like the fit and feel of Mizunos that I have tried on much better. I need a lot of support and cu...
The Planet Wave: Lessons Learned - What a Stud Taught a Pud
by Bob "Wish" Wischnia on March 16, 2012
I consider myself a very lucky guy. Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to run with some of the world’s greatest runners from Olympic gold medalist icons like Herb Elliott and Rosa Mota to American heroes such as Bill Rodgers, Meb Keflezighi, Steve Scott and Alberto Salazar. I’ve learned something from every one of them. But there’s one great runner who has always stood out for me: That man is Rob de Castella.If you’re a relative newcomer to running, that name might not mean much to you. But de Castella—Deek--is an Aussie, who at one point in th...
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The Planet Wave: It’s Time For Change At The Boston Marathon
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