An Ultramarathoner Shows Us How to Pick the Perfect Running Shoes

Nearly all new runners have asked these questions: Which running shoes do I need? Is there a best kind or brand? And when you’re looking for running advice, who better to ask than an ultramarathoner, running coach, and running author? So that’s exactly what we did; we chatted with Robin Arzon and asked “what are…

Fall Fitness Goal: Turn Your Walking Into Running

Fall is arguably the best time to start running. And I might be a little biased – I fell in love with running on a cool October morning in San Francisco’s picturesque Golden Gate Park while running (and walking!) my first half-marathon. Prior to that moment, I hadn’t been a “runner”; I could barely maintain…

I Made a Huge Mistake Before My Half-Marathon (Don't Worry, I Survived)

Last weekend I ran my fifth half-marathon; it was the San Francisco Marathon, and by this time around, I had finally considered myself somewhat of a seasoned veteran when it came to these things. After all, I had done four other races in the past year and a half – I had a system. Related…