Shoe Review: Hoka Skyflow ($160): The New Kid on the Block is a Keeper
By Brian Metzler It’s new shoe Friday, but before I get into the details of Hoka’s enticing new Skyflow everyday trainer, let’s review a...
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Jul 16
Six Minute Mile's Prime Day Picks
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Jul 12
Shoe Review: ASICS Superblast 2 ($200) - The sequel is as good or better than the original
By Brian Metzler When ASICS released the Superblast in early 2023, it was a huge hit among runners. It was one of the first new...
Jul 5
On’s Cloudboom Strike is an innovative, versatile and fast racing shoe
By Brian Metzler No matter how you slice it, On Running has come a long way in the past several years. Since its inception in 2010, the...
Jun 28
Headphone Review: Beats Fit Pro ($199)
By Rebecca Trachsel Beats Fit Pro - True Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds ($199) Summer running is my favorite. I’ll take the heat over...
Jun 28
Shoe Review: Nike Pegasus 41 ($140) – More of the Same, Only Better
By Brian Metzler If you’re a brand new runner, a novice runner or even a veteran marathoner, you’ll appreciate running in the Nike...
Jun 25
Eight Sleep Pod 4 Review: A Game-Changer in Sleep Technology
The folks over at Eight Sleep were kind enough to offer us a trial with their latest product: The Pod 4. After a month of using it, I can...
Jun 21
Shoe Review: Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 is an ideal choice for a mid-range marathoner ($225)
By Brian Metzler Matching a marathon (or half-marathon) racing shoe with your particular running style is no easy task. Each of the...
Jun 14
You Can Save Money on Running Shoes, but Buyer Beware
By Brian Metzler How much money do you expect to pay for running shoes this year? If you’re a regular age-group runner, it’s probably in...
Jun 10
Running Gear Guide for Father's Day
Sponsored Post * By Six Minute Mile Staff Dad's rock but shopping for them on Father's Day can be tricky. Dad's never say they need...
Jun 7
It’s Time to Burn Rubber on the Trails with These Four Race-Ready Trail Runners
By Brian Metzler The first day of summer is still a few weeks away, but trail running season has already arrived. Some of the biggest...
May 31
Shoe Review: The Adidas Takumi Sen 10 ($180) A throw-back racer with a modern speedy vibe
By Brian Metzler We interrupt this newsletter to bring you a blast from the past, and perhaps a glimpse at your future 5K racing shoe....
May 30
Gear Review: How Lumen uses your breath to optimize your training
Sponsored Post* By Kyle Alterman The Six Minute Mile team has witnessed the advent of innovative devices geared toward enhancing the...
May 24
Shoe Review: Merrell Agility Peak 5 ($140) - An All-Around, Off-Road Stalwart
By Brian Metzler When it comes to trail running shoes, every model is slightly different – just like every trail you might be running...
May 17
Shoe Review: Hoka Skyward X ($225) – Maxing out on Maximal Cushioning
By Brian Metzler About 15 years ago, Nico Mermoud was walking through the The Running Event trade show in Austin, Texas, with a bag full...
May 15
Headphone Review: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds ($299)
By Rebecca Trachsel Moving right along. We’re back with our fifth review of headphones for active humans. I’m not going to lie, when SMM...
May 10
Shoe Review: Versatility in Action – New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v8 ($150)
By Brian Metzler If you were to take just one pair of shoes on a four-day weekend getaway – knowing you’d wear them to run and for casual...
May 3
Six key criteria to finding your next pair of running shoes
By Brian Metzler 1. Make sure the shoe fits your foot How a shoe fits your foot is still the most important element of choosing what to...
Apr 26
Altra is banking on more growth from 4mm drop shoes and the Marine Corps Marathon
By Brian Metzler As a running shoe brand, Altra has long been a dominant player in the trail running world. But, even though it’s been...
Apr 19
Three Tips to Become a More Sustainable Runner
By Brian Metzler Monday, April 22 is Earth Day, that annual day we like to celebrate all things green and sustainable as runners, even...
Apr 5
Shoe Review: ASICS Novablast 4 ($140) An everyday trainer with advanced versatility, refined comfort
By Brian Metzler If the ASICS Novablast 4 was a sports car, it wouldn’t be a muscle car like a Mustang or a Corvette. It wouldn’t be a...
Mar 29
Shoe Review: New Kid on the Block - Hoka Cielo X1 ($275)
By Brian Metzler Spring marathon season is upon us — Rotterdam (April 14), Boston (April 15), London (April 21) are just three of the...
Mar 29
Headphone Review: Jabra Elite 8 Active
By Rebecca Trachsel Round 4 - Headphone Review: Jabra Elite 8 Active Available for purchase here. Ring the bell. We've made it to Round 4...
Mar 22
Shoe Review: Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 ($170)
By Brian Metzler If you’ve read shoe reviews I’ve written in recent years, you know that the various iterations of the Saucony Endorphin...
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