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Brooks Levitate 4
by Carissa Jenkins When DNA Amp first emerged in Brooks' line up with the OG Levitate and the Bedlam, it was found responsive, but heavy. Brooks heard the pleas from the running community and responded with the new Levitate 4. The new Levitate is much lighter, 20%...
Mizuno Sky 4 Waveknit
By: Blake Harris I haven't worn a lot of Mizuno stuff in the past so I tried this shoe without the usual preconceptions and the first thing I noticed was how soft the Sky Waveknit is. For a shoe that doesn't have a ton of stack height, there is a lovely plush foot bed...
Brooks Caldera 4
By: Sammy Moran The Brooks Caldera 4 is a trail running shoe by nature, however in my opinion, could be used for short times on pavement as well due to its level of cushioning and softer foot bed. The Caldera felt great right from the step-in. One of the things I...
Topo Zephyr
By: Blake Harris I initially bought the Zephyr as more of an everyday lightweight trainer or a go-to shoe for workouts on long run day. What I got was a model that is at it's best when you're moving FAST. I remember my first workout with this shoe careening through...
OnCloud Stratus
By: Carissa Jenkins The Cloudstratus is just one of the latest innovations coming from On. The Cloudstratus, or Stratus for short, lands itself in the support category. This is not to be confused with the traditional stability found in shoes like the New Balance 860...
Topo Ultrafly 3
By: Blake Harris I was excited for the Ultrafly 3 the minute I saw it in Topo's catalog four months in advance of the release. In fact, I was so excited that I feared being let down by my own hype. Fortunately, Topo lived up to every ounce of that expectation with...
Brooks Dare Crossback Run Bra
By: Paula Henry I was leery about this bra because it didn't have a 'big band' at the bottom, and I've always felt this helped give me more support. However, I've always been super happy with my Brooks sports bras (Brooks Uprise was my previous favorite), so I gave...
The Trees Trail Challenge – by Suzi Swinehart
I have had the privilege of running the Trees Trail Challenge the past two years. This well-organized event is directed by experienced ultra-marathoners and trail runners Chris Beck and Dawn Stine, two amazing individuals. This event has something for everyone,...
Indiana Physical Therapy Sports Performance – LeeAnn Moeller
written by LeeAnn Moeller I came to the IPT Sports Performance program after going through 6 weeks of physical therapy for an injury called a lisfranc dislocation. This injury is quite rare; it's a dislocation of the second metatarsal in the foot. It occurred when I...
A Review of the New Balance 1080 by Brad Altevogt
written by 3RRC President and Owner, Brad Altevogt I’ve been running in a pair of the NB Fresh Foam 1080’s for a few weeks. The 1080 is a neutral cushioned shoe, made for those who don’t need additional stability in their shoe. In the case of the 1080, when New...
Intensity Through Injury – Fort Wayne’s Smallest Winner Season 9
Week six is now in the books. CeCe greeted the contestants with the truth that it is week six and the mercy is gone. The contestants are no longer novices and are ready to handle the difficult things that the trainers have to offer. The main thing holding the...
How Far We Have Come – Fort Wayne’s Smallest Winner Season 9
Five weeks are now in the books. The contestants have gone through a third of the program. Where has the time gone? The alumni are sharing that the time will start to go even faster and before they know it the program will be over. The focus this week has been to...
Stakes are Being Raised – Fort Wayne’s Smallest Winner Season 9
Week 4 has come and gone and the stakes have been raised. There is no rest for the contestants as they strive towards healthier bodies and that final half marathon (which you can sign up for here.) Monday evening brought on a new outing for the contestants. FWSW, for...
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue – Fort Wayne’s Smallest Winner Season 9
Week Three has come on strong for the contestants and this wedding phrase shines bright. The ‘something old’ is the nutrition and exercise plans that have been in place from the very beginning of the program are still working strong for the contestants. The ‘something...
Races, Firsts, and Rewards – Fort Wayne’s Smallest Winner Season 9
What a change a week makes. Last week there was nervousness about taking off their shirts for the weigh-in, but not tonight. The shirts come right off as they step upon the scales. Then comes the announcement of the actual weight loss from Tina and the emotions come...
