Making running fun…by making fun of it
Paying for experiences is more likely to lead to happiness than buying material goods. A problematic finding for running shoe addicts like me. But when you consider the opportunities presented by a good pair of running shoes, you realize the conundrum: buying running shoes is a material purchase that leads to the best experiences life can offer. Here’s how to justify to your significant other, family, and to yourself, that buying endless pairs of running shoes is a smart investment.
Buying running shoes can often feel like entering into a romantic relationship. And just as a romantic relationship can lead to love, you can fall head over running-shoe-heels for your footwear. But what happens when the running shoe magic (and outsole) starts to fade?
While runners base their opinion of a running shoe primarily on how it feels underfoot, the way the top of the shoe feels is sometimes just as important. The midsole is the most crucial part of a shoe, but a running shoe upper makes or breaks the shoe.
Last month, the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced a cutoff time of 5:29 for the 2024 Boston Marathon. 11,039 runners who qualified for the 2024 Boston Marathon weren’t granted entry. Let’s change our perspective on what it means to qualify for Boston Marathon.
It’s often said there are a hundred reasons not to do something. Well, when it comes to running, people seem to have a thousand illegitimate reasons not to trot, backed by strange assumptions, faulty logic, and absolutely no evidence. To help separate running fact from fiction, I’m here to bust the top five running myths.
As a straight male, I’m supposed to drool over fast cars, loud motorcycles, and anything else with an engine. But I’ve always gained more pleasure from joyful runs than joy rides. Here’s why I’d rather tie shoelaces than fasten a seatbelt.
