Are Racing Shoes For You?

by Bob "Wish" Wischnia on January 31, 2012

One of the most frequently asked questions road racers have is whether or not they should wear racing shoes. It’s a good question, especially among runners who want to race faster, set a PR or contend for age-group honors.But what about the average recreational racer? Can wearing racing flats help you race faster?In a word, yes. But like just about everything else it isn’t quite that cut and dry.Intuitively, we assume wearing a lighter shoe in races will make a substantial difference and help us improve our times. It stands to reason that the less weight you...

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Technical Running Socks Are Key to Healthy Running Feet

by Bob "Wish" Wischnia on December 6, 2011

Let’s face it, not too many of us spend much time thinking about our running socks. That is, we don’t pay much attention to our socks until we get a nasty blister while on a long run or in a race. But if that happens, all we want to know is what the heck went wrong?Who knew that picking proper running socks is almost as important as choosing the right running shoes?It’s true. Wearing the wrong socks, can ruin a run or a race faster than you can say fartlek. As any runner knows, the number one culprit is blisters. And those little devious things are most frequ...

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The Cabrakan Jacket: Perfect for Long Running this Winter

by Bob "Wish" Wischnia on October 21, 2011

Now that chilly, fall air is beginning to remind us that winter will soon be here, it’s time to give some thought to what you’ll be wearing on those crisp winter runs.Mizuno makes plenty of winter-specific running apparel, but one of my favorite pieces of apparel is our Cabrakan Jacket.This jacket from our Inspire Collection (there’s one for men and one for women) definitely stands out as uniquely different from any other running jacket you may have on your clothing rack.If you’re at all like me, you’ll agree that many of the running jacket...

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BeSportier.com Posts a Review of the Mizuno Wave Enigma

by Harper Cornell on July 11, 2011

BeSportier.com Posts a Review of the Mizuno Wave Enigma

Mizuno's highly anticipated Wave Enigma running shoes were released in stores on July 5th, and the first review of the shoes has surfaced in the blog community.  BeSportier.com posted a feature on the Wave Enigma, calling out its high performance, and the soft, plush feel that the shoes offer.

Here is a link to the Wave Enigma review fr...

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Mizuno Launches the New Wave Enigma

by Bob "Wish" Wischnia on July 3, 2011

 Mizuno’s all-new Wave Enigma answers the running shoe mystery of how best to combine unparalleled comfort and supreme cushioning. Utilizing its state-of-the-art technologies, Mizuno has engineered the new standard in neutral cushioned running shoes.  Designed primarily for the runner with an efficient gait who wants the ultimate in cushioning, the Wave Enigma delivers a welcome addition to the Mizuno family of neutral shoes. Positioned between the popular Wave Rider and the Wave Creation, the Wave Enigma is a high mileage shoe which has t...

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