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Carbon Plates Can’t Cure Plantar Warts… But They Help Afterwards
After months away from running because of a stubborn plantar wart, I finally laced up again with the Nike Zoom Fly 6. This isn’t just another shoe review—it’s the story of a runner rediscovering the joy of running after an…
Shoes
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Carbon Plates Can’t Cure Plantar Warts… But They Help Afterwards
After months away from running because of a stubborn plantar wart, I finally laced up again with the Nike Zoom Fly 6.…
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The Perfect Travelling Shoes for Runners: One Pair to Rule Them All
Travelling as a runner comes with a unique challenge: packing light while staying ready to run anytime, anywhere. After 15 years of…
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Hoka Rocket X2: Fast, Bouncy, and Harder to Wear Than My Skinny Jeans
Looking for an affordable carbon plate running shoe? The Hoka Rocket X2 offers elite-level performance, a highly responsive midsole, and race-day speed—though…
Sneakers
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New Balance Dynasoft 900 V2 — The Shoe That Can’t Decide Between a 5K or a Coffee Date
The first time I picked up the New Balance Dynasoft 900 V2, I froze for a moment in the store like a…
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Japan Sold Me Indonesian Shoes for 70% Less — Explain That, Economics
I always thought traveling would empty my wallet. Flights? Expensive. Hotels? Painful. Coffee near tourist spots? Financial crime. But somehow, every time…
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Running Shoes Don’t Know Borders, Marketing Does
I used to think running shoes were simple objects. You buy them, you run in them, you slowly destroy them, and eventually…
Run with style
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My Running Jerseys Are Aging Slower Than Me
I’ve started to notice something strange in my wardrobe. My office shirts slowly fade, my cotton T-shirts stretch, and some of my…
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The Subtle Art of Not Looking Like You’re Stopping Mid-Run
Running photography is strange. You can finish a good run—legs tired, breathing under control, ego intact—then look at the photo and wonder…
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Fotoyu: The Startup That Turns Weekend Sweat into Sellable Selfies
Fotoyu is a unique Indonesian startup turning casual weekend exercise into shareable, high-quality photos using face recognition. Learn how it works, what…
Running stories
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I Ran Along a Japanese River and Understood the Country Better
Finding a place to run in Japan is almost unfairly easy. You don’t need insider tips, Strava heatmaps, or a local running…
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Not Free, But Perfect: A Runner’s Morning Inside Rikugien Garden, Tokyo
Running while on holiday has become my most reliable ritual. No matter how tight the itinerary or how tempting the hotel bed…
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Running Through History and Hills: My Fort Canning Park Experience
Discover what it’s like to run at Fort Canning Park in Singapore — a historic, green escape with hill climbs, scenic city…
Race
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Fueling the 42K Beast: Why Protein Bars Saved My Marathon and Honey Nearly Killed Me
“When gels fail, honey chokes, and Snickers slows you down — meet the humble protein bar that saved my marathon.” Running a…
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How My Calf Quit, But I Still Loved the Sydney Marathon
DNF, But No Regrets: My Sydney Marathon Story Before It Became a World Major Every runner dreams of crossing the finish line…
