tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553668741669198818Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:31:46 +0000MinimalistShoe ReviewRoad RunningZero DropInov-8LacelessLemsLifestyleMerrellSauconyVagabond Running Blog is dedicated to providing shoe and gear reviews, interviews, running news, and other information to help individuals improve their running amidst a busy schedule.http://vagabondrunning.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Vagabond Running)Blogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553668741669198818.post-8286757087083728991Wed, 31 Dec 2014 17:52:00 +00002014-12-31T14:00:40.977-05:00 Chatting with Mike Wardian at the 2014 Boston Marathon Expo! If you’re interested in the latest running shoes/gear, want new ideas for workouts and diets, and love to just follow all-things running, then I highly recommend you follow the Twitter folks and bloggers below. Of course, there’s a lot of blogs and twitter accounts to follow, and it’s hard to choose what to write about. So, I http://vagabondrunning.blogspot.com/2014/12/2015-runners-running-bloggers-follow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vagabond Running)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553668741669198818.post-4603547443612082552Thu, 25 Dec 2014 21:07:00 +00002014-12-25T16:07:19.349-05:00 Darter Jacket Cycle Zip Two pieces of Arc’teryx gear that should be in your wardrobe for 2015 for review below! I had the privilege to review two pieces of Fall/Spring 2014-2015 gear that I have come to really enjoy. This review is about 2-3 months past due, but such is the life of a medical student! Arc'teryx Darter Jacket I have the Darter Jacket in Mantis Green, http://vagabondrunning.blogspot.com/2014/12/arcteryx-running-gear-darter-jacket.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vagabond Running)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553668741669198818.post-8547785027941064733Fri, 08 Aug 2014 11:37:00 +00002014-08-08T07:37:28.604-04:00 Introduction TNF Smooth Ultra pic from thenorthface.com It has been a bit difficult to post reviews lately since I've been so busy, but here I am on a Sunday morning... no plan to run (trying to relax a bit before I tackle the next week), only a little bit of studying to do, and hopefully a lot of relaxation. Time to write a review! I received the The North Face Ultra Smooth Road Shoe http://vagabondrunning.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-north-face-ultra-smooth-road-shoe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vagabond Running)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553668741669198818.post-1477388422294617369Fri, 25 Jul 2014 20:13:00 +00002015-01-15T16:13:47.823-05:00 S-Lab Hydro Set (runningwarehouse.com)&nbsp; As always, it's fun to review quality gear. It's fairly hot out right now, and regardless of whether it's hot or cold, you need to have adequate gear when you run. I'd like to introduce &nbsp;you today to some Salmon hydration gear and their amazing S-Lab Sense Tank. S-Lab Sense Tank The Salomon S-Lab Sense Tank is the lightest, most breathable http://vagabondrunning.blogspot.com/2014/07/salomon-hydration-and-s-lab-running.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vagabond Running)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553668741669198818.post-879673532309805943Tue, 01 Jul 2014 19:07:00 +00002014-07-01T15:07:05.350-04:00 Wearing my TNF gear, yo. Introduction As much as I love reviewing shoes, I really like reviewing running apparel. You can have the most amazing shoes on your feet when you go out for a run, but if the apparel doesn’t feel right it can still make for a pretty lousy run. After our Fall/Winter ’14 The North Face apparel review, The North Face sent us some of their Spring/Summer ’14 http://vagabondrunning.blogspot.com/2014/07/the-north-face-ss14-running-gear-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vagabond Running)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553668741669198818.post-2097086987831803349Sun, 29 Jun 2014 12:10:00 +00002014-06-29T08:10:25.514-04:00 Quick reminder, folks! From June 25 to June 30, get 25% OFF all&nbsp;Skora Running&nbsp;shoes! Free shipping on orders over $90 + Bonus FREE Gift Card Offer. Click here for more details:&nbsp;http://goo.gl/r87rUD.&nbsp; These are the shoes I've been running and racing in lately. I've put a lot of miles on the following models: Form, Fit, and Phase-X. I highly recommend trying them. The Fit ishttp://vagabondrunning.blogspot.com/2014/06/skora-running-sale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vagabond Running)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553668741669198818.post-3926340131886247545Thu, 26 Jun 2014 00:06:00 +00002014-06-25T20:06:28.237-04:00 Pic courtesy of runningwarehouse.com Intro- We here at Vagabond are really big fans of Newton Shoes (see our review of the BoCo AT, MV3 and Energy NR). While we are generally skeptical when it comes to new shoe technology, The Newton line up is one we've come to really believe in. The Gravity III is marketed as a distance racer/trainer and I would agree that it fits well into both categories. http://vagabondrunning.blogspot.com/2014/06/newton-gravity-iii-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vagabond Running)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553668741669198818.post-5533315806491467273Tue, 10 Jun 2014 21:03:00 +00002015-01-15T17:04:16.141-05:00 Salomon Sense Pro from runingwarehouse.com&nbsp; The Salomon S-Lab Sense Pro is one of the most versatile trail shoes that I've ever run in. In reviewing this shoe, I'm not going to get all technology reeked out, but you can see that below. Rather, I'm going to tell you exactly how it has perfumed for me. Running on rocks! Here's the deal, if you liked the Sense Mantra, then you will http://vagabondrunning.blogspot.com/2014/06/salomon-s-lab-sense-pro-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vagabond Running)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553668741669198818.post-2829535108422239695Sat, 07 Jun 2014 19:51:00 +00002014-06-07T15:51:20.211-04:00 Pic from Runningwarehouse.com The Wave Rider is Mizuno's flagship model. The Mizuno Wave Rider 17 is most traditional road trainer we at Vagabond Running Blog have reviewed. Even though we generally prefer shoes on the more minimal end of the spectrum we were very excited when Mizuno provided these shoes for us to review.&nbsp;That they have now released the 17th iteration of this shoe http://vagabondrunning.blogspot.com/2014/06/mizuno-wave-rider-17-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vagabond Running)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553668741669198818.post-1143934871823875600Wed, 04 Jun 2014 15:14:00 +00002014-06-04T11:27:37.154-04:00I just finished a lovely run in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin next to Lake Michigan for National Running Day. It wasn't an easy run, but it wasn't too difficult either. I'm back on the training saddle guided by my coach,&nbsp;Caleb Masland of Team Wicked Bonkproof, after a 2.5 month hiatus to finish my master's degree. So it's nice to not worry about what type of training I need to do and just trust http://vagabondrunning.blogspot.com/2014/06/doing-what-i-can-now-to-do-what-i-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vagabond Running)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553668741669198818.post-3833892164023431603Sat, 17 May 2014 22:34:00 +00002014-05-17T18:34:27.929-04:00 I originally became acquainted with the Janji brand by reading a review on Believe in the Run. After some back-and-forth emails, Janji was kind enough to send me a shirt and a pair of shorts to review for my blog (Note: I received these samples for free to review). I received these samples in February, and did not get much of a chance to run in them until about Mid-March and early April. http://vagabondrunning.blogspot.com/2014/05/run-janji-apparel-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vagabond Running)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553668741669198818.post-7660045934373271037Thu, 10 Apr 2014 11:18:00 +00002014-04-10T07:44:18.794-04:00 Running For Your Life By Leslie Vandever Why run? “It’s not only the feeling we get while running—forgetting about worries, and relieving tension, but it is also the feeling we get after a good run. The calm and focus, as if the world slows down and we have more time to think. Problems become opportunities and life feels better, even food tastes better.” --Chris B., Zen to Fitness http://vagabondrunning.blogspot.com/2014/04/guest-post-running-for-your-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vagabond Running)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553668741669198818.post-4244855337538545703Fri, 04 Apr 2014 13:52:00 +00002014-04-04T09:54:35.458-04:00 Introduction A couple months ago, I reached out to Seth Hasty (formerly with Mizuno; now with Skechers) about trying out the Hitogami for my blog, especially since I haven’t run in Mizuno since about 2005. A month or so later, the Hitogami arrived at my door for Jordan and I to test out. The Hitogami is not a shoe I would normally consider buying given its heel-to-toe drop of 9mm, but…. it http://vagabondrunning.blogspot.com/2014/04/mizuno-wave-hitogami-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vagabond Running)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553668741669198818.post-2811314058389525590Mon, 24 Mar 2014 10:47:00 +00002014-03-24T06:47:40.994-04:00 Introduction Newtonrunning.com&nbsp; Given our review of both the Newton Energy NR, one of my favorite ground-and-pound shoes, and the MV3, an amazing racing flat, it probably shouldn't surprise the reader of this blog that I was super stoked when I first heard that Newton was releasing their first trail shoe, the Newton BoCo AT! I've reviewed a few trail shoes on this blog previously, http://vagabondrunning.blogspot.com/2014/03/newton-boco-at-trail-shoe-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vagabond Running)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553668741669198818.post-1399992046473672327Wed, 12 Mar 2014 16:58:00 +00002014-03-12T16:49:34.761-04:00 The BAA recently announced that Ryan Hall was added to the elite field that will be running the iconic Boston Marathon in a year which will witness the largest entry field ever for this race come April 21. Ryan Hall has not performed as well the last 1.5 or so years compared to his first five years following his American Record setting half marathon debut in 2007 at Houston running it in 59:http://vagabondrunning.blogspot.com/2014/03/ryan-hall-running-criticism-and-what.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vagabond Running)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553668741669198818.post-8730744824464201210Sat, 01 Mar 2014 16:12:00 +00002014-03-01T11:14:07.183-05:00It is always difficult to give a full appraisal of the most pertinent blogs to follow on any topic, let alone the diverse topic of running. In reality, my "2014 Running Blogs to Follow" necessarily reflects my own social sphere of influence more than anything else. However, I think that the blogs below represent a fantastic source for those of you that want to get as much information as you can http://vagabondrunning.blogspot.com/2014/03/2014-running-blogs-to-follow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vagabond Running)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553668741669198818.post-6558005310853956023Wed, 15 Jan 2014 11:41:00 +00002014-03-01T07:48:12.337-05:00<!--[if gte mso 9]> 0 0 1 1001 5708 Boston University School of Theology 47 13 6696 14.0 <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> http://vagabondrunning.blogspot.com/2014/01/energybits-review-and-giveaway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vagabond Running)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553668741669198818.post-1663645102766583278Sun, 12 Jan 2014 18:57:00 +00002014-01-12T13:57:02.154-05:00 Arc'teryx Sarix Sleeveless before my bike-commute Introduction Arc’teryx—a shortened version of Archaeopteryx, perhaps the earliest transitional species between dinosaurs and birds—is an outdoor equipment and clothing company based in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.&nbsp; In other words, Arc’teryx is located in a region of the world in which they do not have to travel very far to http://vagabondrunning.blogspot.com/2014/01/arcteryx-sarix-running-shirts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vagabond Running)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553668741669198818.post-6585491973024485378Fri, 10 Jan 2014 16:00:00 +00002014-01-10T11:00:23.982-05:00 Introduction You may remember from my review of the original Primal Origin that I was a big fan. It was my first minimalist shoe so there is some history there as well. &nbsp;If you have not checked out my review of the prequel to this shoe you may want to refresh yourself because the new flagship shoe from Lems builds largely on the foundation of the previous iteration.&nbsp;The updated http://vagabondrunning.blogspot.com/2014/01/lems-primal-2-go-anywhere-conquer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordan)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553668741669198818.post-6020941781066363780Sat, 14 Dec 2013 15:05:00 +00002013-12-14T10:34:47.719-05:00<!--[if gte mso 9]> 0 0 1 2356 13431 Boston University School of Theology 111 31 15756 14.0 <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> http://vagabondrunning.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-north-face-winter-running-gear.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vagabond Running)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553668741669198818.post-8783572675122068354Mon, 09 Dec 2013 12:31:00 +00002013-12-09T07:31:51.282-05:00 <!--[if !mso]> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Humanservices 0 0 2013-12-02T15:02:00Z 2013-12-02T19:38:00Z 1 1198 6698 Boston University School of Theology 121 30 7866 14.0 <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> http://vagabondrunning.blogspot.com/2013/12/newton-mv3-review-feel-need-for-speed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vagabond Running)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553668741669198818.post-3127705665881241144Wed, 04 Dec 2013 13:33:00 +00002013-12-04T08:33:22.697-05:00<!--[if gte mso 9]> 0 0 1 1199 6836 Boston University School of Theology 56 16 8019 14.0 <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> http://vagabondrunning.blogspot.com/2013/12/salomon-s-lab-sense-ultra-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vagabond Running)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553668741669198818.post-127480520893740812Mon, 18 Nov 2013 11:50:00 +00002013-11-18T06:50:27.636-05:00 <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Courier New"; panose-1:2 7 3 9 2 2 5 2 4 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536859905 -1073711037 9 0 511 0;} @font-face {font-family:Wingdings; panose-1:5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:2; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; http://vagabondrunning.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-north-face-hyper-track-guide-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vagabond Running)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553668741669198818.post-7075031501511419724Mon, 11 Nov 2013 13:02:00 +00002013-11-11T08:20:46.038-05:00 Newton Running is a shoe company based on Colorado that produces shoes designed to enhance natural, more efficient running. If you actively follow the running scene on Twitter and / or Facebook, then you are probably familiar with Newton's numerous campaigns and running form clinics that they hold around the country. After hearing about the soon-to-be-released [and now currently available] http://vagabondrunning.blogspot.com/2013/11/newton-energy-nr-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vagabond Running)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553668741669198818.post-7692077913872398419Sat, 12 Oct 2013 12:39:00 +00002013-10-12T08:40:16.658-04:00 Running is not masochism, but it might seem that way. Running does not come naturally to most people that I know. Even the once-serious college and high school athletes I rub shoulders on a daily basis with don’t like to run. Maybe it’s because running was punishment in practice, or maybe it’s because the determined athlete in them will only stop once vomiting occurs. No matter the contextual http://vagabondrunning.blogspot.com/2013/10/3-things-i-wish-i-had-known-before-i.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordan)0