Injury timeline I am putting it out there for myself, but also for anyone who might be struggling right now. In fall 2024, I was preparing for the marathon and was in great running shape. A marathon under 3 hours was looking pretty easy back then. Unfortunately, because some mistakes were made, I did notContinue reading “The Hardest Chapter of My Running Journey”
Author Archives: Anya Kosova
How to start your running journey
I put together some basic advice for the beginners, as I remember when I just started running it was really hard to find simple information without a lot of things you are actually do not need to worry about from the begging. Running is not as complicated at first. The idea is from the beggingContinue reading “How to start your running journey”
Small running brands to know
Small running brands to try I haven’t tried all of them yet, so I can’t fully recommend everything but each of these brands has pieces that caught my eye. Running right now is not just about performance ( I mean functionality and performance in materials always comes first, almost always) it’s also about identity, aesthetics,Continue reading “Small running brands to know”
Review on Saucony Endorphin Azura
Technical details Weight: 7.5 oz or 212 gOffset: 8 mm with 40 mm heel and 32 mm forefootHeel to toe drop: 8 mmHeel stack height: 40 mmFoam: PWRRUN PB, a PEBA based foamRide technology: SPEEDROLL design that helps guide your stride forward, creating a smooth rolling transition and making runs feel more efficient and naturallyContinue reading “Review on Saucony Endorphin Azura “
ASICS Sonicblast Review
ASICS Sonicblast Quick SpecsSurface: RoadCushion: High (not really)Heel Stack: 46mm ( I measured them and they are around 45-46mm)Drop: 8mmWeight: Men 256g / 9oz, Women 223g / 7.9ozSupport: NeutralMidsole: FF BLAST™ MAX + FF TURBO²™ foam ( polyolefin elastomer (POE)‑type foam and ATPU/PEBA‑type foam)Plate: Yes, ASTROPLATE™Upper: Breathable, secure fit After many years away from ASICS,Continue reading “ASICS Sonicblast Review”
Road to Chicago 2025
Road to Chicago 2025 was not easy.As I mentioned in my previous post, last year I got injured by prolonging my training cycle for a couple of weeks and running really fast. Since then, it has been mostly downhill. Pain in my buttocks while sitting, shooting pain down the leg, stiffness in my hamstrings, andContinue reading “Road to Chicago 2025”
Hold My Gel
Marathon Season or Pockets Season Marathon season is here, and like always, runners start searching for the best race-day gear. Some already have their setup dialed, while others are just figuring it out for the first time. For years, every brand promised the perfect sports bra. “We did research, we listened, this time we nailedContinue reading “Hold My Gel”
SUB 3 Marathon Project
The Chicago Marathon will be my 25th marathon. Running a marathon under 3 hours has been a goal of mine for many years. A little bit of context: I ran my first marathon in 2012, finishing in 4 hours and 18 minutes. Picture from my first marathon in 2012 A classic first one: no clueContinue reading “SUB 3 Marathon Project”
100 Miles Later, I’m Excited About Adidas Running Shoes Again
Adidas Adizero EVO SL I have a long history with Adidas. Back when I first started writing about running, they supported me for several years. I had already been running long before that, but Adidas came into my life when I started writing about running. It was the time around Boost foam was first introduced.Continue reading “100 Miles Later, I’m Excited About Adidas Running Shoes Again”
New Balance Rebel V4
The Best Shoes of 2024 (According to Me) Ok, all jokes aside, let’s discuss these shoes. I have been testing the New Balance FuelCell Rebel V4 since October 2024. Of course, the first thing that caught my eye was how good they look. Even though we are now in 2025, some brands still think that shoes (colors)Continue reading “New Balance Rebel V4”
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