Amanda Brooks's Blog

Can the Prungo FluxGo provide red light therapy at home to help relieve pain? We’ve certainly seen lasers work in the Physical Therapist office, so of course we love the idea of something at home. But first we have to put it to the test.Luckily, I guess, I have been dealing with some patellar tendonitis which gave me something specific to test!

Of course the Patellar tendon your knee cap isn’t the easiest spot to target with anything, but don’t you worry I’ll tell you exactly how I did it below ...

The Aeke K1 is one of those machines that immediately makes you think, “Oh…this is the future.”

It looks like a giant mirror, or smart phone, but behind that shiny surface is a high-tech setup. It has a camera that watches your form, AI that quickly builds workouts, and has five resistance modes.

Basically, it feels like you’re lifting with a personal trainer who gives you real-time feedback, but in your home. Better yet? All the programs are free. No subscription. No upsells. Just plug it in an...

Whether this is your first 10K or your hundredth, it’s helpful to have a 10K pace chart to guide your training and race day pacing. Instead of trying to guess what pace you should be running in workouts or race day, use this as your built-in cheat sheet.

In the 10k pace chart below, you can either look for your goal finish time or find the associated per-mile/per-kilometer pace. This way, you can plan your own specific pace target and race splits.

Or, if you’re new to running...

Notace is a new shoe company and I was excited to try out their first trail shoe, the Notace Yama T1. 

 Right out of the box I noticed how lightweight and flexible the shoe is, in addition to a very rounded and roomy toe box.  This shoe is not for every runner since it is truly a minimalist shoe lover’s dream with zero drop and only a 15mm stack height.

This new shoe company believes in the “less is more” approach when it comes to footwear and keeps their shoes simple, functional, and honors the...

Just when you think GPS watches can do it all, COROS comes out with new updates and improved technology. Our review of the new Coros Pace 4 (and our team has a lot of Coros experience!).

Whenever there are bells and whistles added to tech gear I want to make sure that the basic features will still work well. For a running watch, that means an accurate GPS tracking system, long battery life, and a way to easily review my data.

I can say that COROS has managed to improve the basics of their GPS wa...

If you’re a long-distance runner, you’ve probably heard the phrase running economy tossed around a time or two. But what does it actually mean, and why does it matter for performance?While our team has plenty of coaching and running experience, we wanted to bring in a true expert for this topic.  On a recent episode of the Tread Lightly Running Podcast, we chatted with Dr. Shalaya Kipp, an exercise scientist, about running economy and what it really means for performance.

Along with her research...

What to wear running in the winter is an ongoing trial-and-error process for many runners. Too little and we’re miserable, too much and we’re suddenly trying to figure out what to do with all those layers. Don’t worry, we’re going to break down the exact outfits to wear running at every temperature.

Colorado’s winter weather is renowned for being ever-changing, oscillating between mild and temperate conditions and bone-chilling cold within a single day. The proper running attire can be your ally...

We are in the process of updating this for 2025. While we know about a lot of the sales now, we aren’t always allowed to tell you about them. We have started to add items for 2025 and then we will continue to update as allowed. Then as always we send out an email when the full list is ready!

It’s the time of year where deals abound, but are they actually deals?? After testing lots of gear all year long and watching prices, here are the top running gear deals for Black Friday. I tried to focus on...

The best running socks aren’t just an opinion; there’s a lot of data and science around what’s going to keep our feet blister-free and possibly even feeling less tired from the pounding! With over 28,000 miles of running behind me, I’ve tested a lot of socks, and I’m happy to point you in the direction of the best options!

Unfortunately, we tend to overlook this piece of our running gear because the focus tends towards fancy tech gear. But guess what, the right running socks have a lot going on...

We understand that finding comfortable and supportive footwear can be a challenge, but it’s a challenge we’re here to help you conquer. Let’s dive into the world of walking shoes tailored specifically for individuals with wide feet.

Just as a foundation supports a house, your shoes provide the foundation for your walking routine.

Whether you know you have wide feet, deal with bunions, frequent blisters or calluses, we’ll explore the key factors to consider when selecting walking shoes for wide ...