Racing Heart

Here is the portion of my blog where I feature different runners and their thoughts on a few different ideas. I hope that all of you enjoy reading and learning about different runners as much as I do. If you would like to be featured as a runner, send me an email! I would be more than happy to feature any runner who contacts me! Life of a Runner:  Kendra Miner, 20 Coe College student and runner. Kendra, Middle, after the Des Moines Half What is your running history like? I ran track at Benton Community in middle school and freshman year of high school. However, I decided I didn't especially enjoy running in circles. I ended up going out for cross country my junior and senior years. It was during those two years that I discovered my love for running and the friendships formed through the activity. I have continued running on my own throughout my time at Coe College and ran my first half-marathon in October. What shoes are you using right now? I am currently ru...

****DISCLAIMER: everyone's feet are shaped differently, and because I say that this shoe works or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean that it'll work for you. I intend on telling you about the structure and feel of the shoe and giving my opinion. Take it as you may.*** Nike Flyknit Lunar 3: Category: Neutral high cushion  Fit: Socklike around the entire foot. The flyknit upper hugs the foot and contours to the shape. Pretty comfortable. Cushioning: Nike's Lunarlon foam, soft, but not too soft. Actually very comfortable. Heel to toe drop: 10 mm Weight: 6.5 oz Price: $150 Comparable shoes: Asics Nimbus, Adidas Energy Boost, Brooks Glycerin Company says: The Nike Flyknit Lunar 3 Women's Running Shoe pairs plush cushioning with an ultra-lightweight, incredibly strong Flyknit upper to help keep you comfortable—and keep you going—for miles. I say: This shoe is nice. I had tried on the Lunar Flyknit 2 last year and really didn't...

Here is the portion of my blog where I feature different runners and their thoughts on a few different ideas. I hope that all of you enjoy reading and learning about different runners as much as I do. If you would like to be featured as a runner, send me an email! I would be more than happy to feature any runner who contacts me!   Life of a Runner: Brianna De Jong, 21 Coe College cross country and track runner. How long have you been running for? I did absolutely no type of exercise all throughout high school. Once I began college, I began to work out on my own so I wouldn't gain the Freshman 15. One of my close friends at the time, Emma Gitomer, had done Coe XC and she was also on the track team. She talked and talked and eventually persuaded me to go out for XC the next fall. I joined the XC team my sophomore year; this was the first sporting team I had ever been on! Training was rough for me, I was pretty out of shape and was brand new at the sport. My fall se...

Here is the portion of my blog where I feature different runners and their thoughts on a few different ideas. I hope that all of you enjoy reading and learning about different runners as much as I do. If you would like to be featured as a runner, send me an email! I would be more than happy to feature any runner who contacts me! Life of a Runner:  Beth Goldberg, 36 Runner and mom, from Iowa. How long have you been running for? I began running track in high school, but it was not until my freshman year in college that I started to run longer distances and began trying different distances. What shoes are you currently running in?  Brooks Adrenaline Are you training for anything at the moment? Not at this exact moment, but in a couple of weeks, I will begin training for the Marion Arts Half Marathon and then the Minneapolis Half Marathon, both are in May. What would you say is your favorite race that you have ran so far? I have so many "favori...

Race date: February 21st, 2015 Race location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Race length: 5k/3.1 miles Website: http://corridorrunning.com/corridor-running-events/  or facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/862797480419987/ Coming back past the starting line. So let's talk about Freezefest. I know that many people are hesitant to run races during the cold weather months because training can be difficult. I will tell you, even if you haven't trained much, go and sign up for Freezefest next year! It really is a blast and there are so many people there to cheer you along. Walkers and runners are welcomed to this 5k in the winter, and its something for everyone. It is somewhat of a party.  So about the course, it is an out and back and out and back course. What do I mean? From the starting point, you go out about 3 quarters of a mile, then turn around, go past the starting line, then out to another point, then to the finish line. It is pretty flat as well,...

Here is the portion of my blog where I feature different runners and their thoughts on a few different ideas. I hope that all of you enjoy reading and learning about different runners as much as I do. If you would like to be featured as a runner, send me an email! I would be more than happy to feature any runner who contacts me! Life of a Runner: Lenora Kemp, 39 My mother, a runner from Iowa. Running in the Dubuque Benefit Classic How long have you been running for? 2 years, (too long) What shoes are you currently running in? Comfortable ones :) She's actually running in the Nike Vomero 9. Are you currently training for anything at the moment? Yes, the Twin Cities Marathon on October 4th! What would you say is your favorite race that you have done so far? The Gopher to Badger half marathon , it was a nice course and I was able to run it with my daughter Kelsey. I also had several family members watching which really helps me keep up the energy...

Here is the portion of my blog where I feature different runners and their thoughts on a few different ideas. I hope that all of you enjoy reading and learning about different runners as much as I do. If you would like to be featured as a runner, send me an email! I would be more than happy to feature any runner who contacts me! Life of a Runner: Sharon Klein, 48 High school running coach from Iowa. Sharon (left) running the Triple D Half Marathon What is your running history like? How long have you been at it? I've been running since 7th grade - 36 years - ran through both pregnancies and the longest running break is 2-3 weeks each year. I ran 1,195 miles last year. What shoes are you using right now? My shoes are a Brooks trail shoe (PureGrit) and a Saucony (Hurricane) (I remembered your shoes for you) Are you currently training for anything right now? I am currently trying to get back to my usual training of 6 days a week - dealing with some hip ...

Here is the portion of my blog where I feature different runners and their thoughts on a few different ideas. I hope that all of you enjoy reading and learning about different runners as much as I do. If you would like to be featured as a runner, send me an email! I would be more than happy to feature any runner who contacts me! Life of a Runner : Josie Visser, 22 Josie is a runner from the state of Iowa. Finishing districts her senior year at Coe, her last XC race How long have you been running for? I have been running for as long as I can remember!! I started running competitively in middle school, but I had no idea what I was doing! I thought I was a sprinter, but when the coaches told me I would be running distance, I was down right angry! For me, at that point in my life, the thought of running even a mile seemed like an insane thing to do!! Now, almost a decade later, I don't know what my life would be like without running! I actually did not go out for cr...

Here is the portion of my blog where I feature different runners and their thoughts on a few different ideas. I hope that all of you enjoy reading and learning about different runners as much as I do. If you would like to be featured as a runner, send me an email! I would be more than happy to feature any runner who contacts me! Life of a Runner : Emma Gitomer, 21 Emma is a Coe College cross country and track runner from Colorado. How long have you been running for? I've been competing for 10 years now, but I've been running since I was 9 months old. What shoes are you currently running in? I am currently cruising in some Asics Kayanos. Are you training for anything right now? I am currently training for 800s in track What would you say is your most favorite race that you have ever done? I absolutely love running 400s, being able to push your body to it's limits is just an incredible feeling. What is the most interesting thing that ha...

****DISCLAIMER: everyone's feet are shaped differently, and because I say that this shoe works or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean that it'll work for you. I intend on telling you about the structure and feel of the shoe and giving my opinion. Take it as you may.*** Asics Cumulus 16: Category: Neutral Fit: Snug around the heel and through the midfoot. Somewhat roomy in the forefoot but nothing too sloppy. Cushioning: Now this is a different feel. The cushioning is soft, but not really, and firm, but not really. Youl will have to check this out. It is softer than the Cumulus 15, but that is about as clear as I will be with the description. Heel to toe drop: 10 mm Weight: 8.5 oz Price: $115 Comparable sh oes: Brooks Ghost, Mizuno Wave Rider, Nike Pegasus Company says: The award-winning GEL-Cumulus® series just keeps getting better, with the sixteenth version sporting a top-of-the line FluidRide™ midsole and larger Rearfoot and Foref...

****DISCLAIMER: everyone's feet are shaped differently, and because I say that this shoe works or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean that it'll work for you. I intend on telling you about the structure and feel of the shoe and giving my opinion. Take it as you may.*** Asics GT-2000 3: Category: Stability Fit: Snug around the heel and through the midfoot. Somewhat roomy in the forefoot but nothing too sloppy. Cushioning: A lot softer than the 2000 2. Heel to toe drop: 10 mm Weight: 8.4 oz Price: $120 Comparable sh oes: Brooks Ravenna, Saucony Guide, Mizuno Wave  Inspire Company says: Introducing the lightest GT-2000™ ever in the over 20 year history of the series! Much of the weight savings can be attributed to the new Heel Clutching System™ and new FluidRide™ midsole. An updated Guidance Line® and Guidance Trusstic System® complement the comfortably supportive Dynamic DuoMax® to provide mild to moderate overpronators the ultimate rid...

****DISCLAIMER: everyone's feet are shaped differently, and because I say that this shoe works or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean that it'll work for you. I intend on telling you about the structure and feel of the shoe and giving my opinion. Take it as you may.*** Brooks Ravenna 6: Category: Light Stability Fit: Snug in the heel and midfoot and open in forefoot. Cushioning: Firm. I will say it is somewhat plush, but not as plush as Brooks is advertising. Heel to toe drop: 10 mm Weight: 8.8 oz Price: $120 Comparable sh oes: Asics 2000 3, Saucony Guide, Mizuno Wave Inspire Company says: Step into the Ravenna 6 women's running shoes and step into a whole new world of cushion and stability. Riding the line between Neutral and Support with adaptive BioMoGo DNA cushioning in the midsole for custom comfort and an extended Segmented Crash Pad for full ground contact and seamless heel-to-toe transition. The adjustable saddle wrapping fr...

Most people see running shoes as something that assists people getting here and there. Here are some facts that you may not know about your shoes.  Those running shoes on your feet are really meant to go in one direction. Running shoes are truly built to move forward/backward. When you use running-specific shoes for say lifting or Jazzersize or Zumba, you are pushing that shoe to its limits. A flexible, cross training shoe is more suited for these sort of activities because they allow your feet to flex and move more naturally, where a running shoe will only be able to flex lengthwise and not widthwise. Using a running shoe when doing these lateral workouts may lead to blowouts or unusual wear. I say this because I have seen too many cases where people try to return a shoe because it was "defective" or they obliterated it with in the first month of wearing it. Running shoes are meant to run or walk in, only forward or backward. I cannot stress it enough. So for that Zumba o...