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”
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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”
Navigating Layering for Winter Running
Winter running. For many people, the idea of running outside during winter is intimidating—and that’s completely understandable. The days are short, it’s always dark, and it’s cold. For me, the hardest parts of winter running have always been the darkness and the road conditions. Let me tell you my story. I started running in 2001,Continue reading “Navigating Layering for Winter Running”
Review on Brooks Glycerin Max
Pictures by https://www.vspictures.com Last Time I Tried Brooks The last time I had Brooks running shoes was in 2018. Back then, they were significantly heavier compared to similar shoes from other brands and just didn’t seem worth it. Time has passed since then, and I decided to give them another chance. I got the Glycerin Max forContinue reading “Review on Brooks Glycerin Max “
Las Vegas Marathon Recap
Marathon number 25 All pictures by https://www.instagram.com/vspicturescom/?hl=en n February, I ran a marathon and set my current PR of 3:00:41. After that, I did lots of races and felt ready to give it another try to break 3 hours in the fall. I planned to run the Chicago Marathon. My training was good, and IContinue reading “Las Vegas Marathon Recap”
Hydration systems for running
Today we’re discussing hydration systems for running.The vests and belts I’m reviewing are ones I have personally tested and approved. This doesn’t mean there aren’t better options on the market, but it definitely means there are worse ones. I’ve also heard lots of good reviews about RAIDE and can’t wait to try their products. Let’sContinue reading “Hydration systems for running”
The best shorts for running 2024 spring-summer
This article is connected with the REELS in my instagram blog. So in reels you can see the shorts, and in this article a bit more information about each style. I picked those styles for many reasons. First of all I love them and use them for my runs. Most of the styles are theContinue reading “The best shorts for running 2024 spring-summer”
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