Reebok RealFlex Run SE Review

I purchased these shoes because they were on sale. I didn’t really know what to expect with these shoes at all. I was surprised but not in a good way. These are the Reebok RealFlex Run SE. First off these shoes are really bright. There’s nothing wrong with a pop of color but I don’t like flashy things so that was an immediate turn off. The shoes are light and minimal, so if you like that sort of feeling these may be for you. I felt like I could feel everything in these. There isn’t a lot of ankle support, the insert is really flimsy and I could feel the “grippers” on the bottom of the shoe. I only used these shoes for a few sessions of circuit training. I wouldn’t even dare to take these out for a run. The shoes also run big. I don’t know what the original price of these were, but I got them on sale for $30. - Pacer

Nike Lunar Glide 4 Review

I decided to get these shoes because they were on sale. These are the Nike Lunar Glide 4. When the Glide 5 version launched, these went on sale. After doing a little research I found that there weren’t any big updates between the 4th and 5th version. These shoes took me a little longer to get used to. I was still getting hot spots after a couple of runs. After finally breaking them in, they felt better. I’ve only used them on shorter runs and on Sunday’s while doing circuit training. I don’t think that these shoes would hold up to the pounding I would put them through. A CheFit teammate also has these shoes and he alternates them as his daily running shoe. He likes them a lot. I am a heavier guy so I tend to push the support & cushioning of my shoes more. Four miles would be my limit in these. For our circuit training these are great. They are light enough to feel agile in them and contain enough support for plyometric exercises. These shoes do take a little longer to break in and still feel a little stiff. There aren’t any real ridges on the bottom of the shoe so I feel like I tend to slide if the ground is slick. Aesthetically the upper looks and feels cool, but the bottom Lunarlon material doesn’t look good. Original price: $110 - $120 I’ve put about 100 miles on these shoes. - Pacer

Brooks Glycerin 10 Review

I bought this model of Brooks because I having a trouble with the toes on my right foot. The Glycerin model is the top of the line Brooks shoe. I’ve tried their Trance model as well, but they hurt both of my feet. This is the Brooks Glycerin 10. With that being said, I’m in love with this shoe. I use the Glycerin for my daily runner. I do have the Adrenaline GTS which I use if I’m going to be upping my pace. I also have the Cadence but reserve that strictly for speed work. Using a lighter shoe as my daily running shoe had me a little bit worried. They aren’t that heavy to where you’re going to need some time to adjust. I laced these shoes up and didn’t feel like I would have a problem. I’m able to add a little speed with no issues. There’s enough cushion and support that as you fatigue and your form suffers, these shoes will help with your foot landing. Usually I go no more than 250 miles in any shoe because I tend to wear them out quickly. I can usually feel pain in my knees and calves when this starts to occur. I’ve gone over 360 miles and I’ve just reached the point to where I need a new pair. My new pair of shoes will be the Brooks Glycerin 11. There are a few negatives with this shoe however. At the tip of the toe you can see the shiny rubber flairs downward into the sole of the shoe. At that point where the rubber and shoe cloth meets, the cloth frayed pretty quickly. There’s a second layer of cloth there so you don’t have a gaping hole all the way through. The price might be a little on the high end at $150. - Pacer

TuneBand Review

One of my favorite running accessories is the Tune Band for the iPhone. I think I’ve gone through about 6 or 7 of them. Not because of the quality but for other circumstances (ex. phone upgrade, lost them, dog chewed it). The part that goes around your phone is rubber and band is primarily Velcro with a little elastic. I use it whenever I run which is four to five times a week. The one thing that I don’t like is as the band gets older, the plastic loop gets loose and as you’re running it will twist. This is apparent in the second picture. So when it’s on your arm you will feel it loosen up as you’re working out, but with a simple adjustment it will work fine. I’ve used the plastic cover arm cases, but I sweat so much that the plastic would fog and it has ruined 2 phones of mine due to the moisture staying in the case and getting into the open parts of your phone. I haven’t had any problems like that with this. I highly recommend this product for anyone looking for a new phone armband. - Pacer

Black Diamond Revolt Headlamp Review

If you’re going to be out running, hiking, or camping at night this headlamp could be for you. It’s sturdy enough so that when you put it on your head and out running, it won’t bounce too much. It’s also light enough that you will forget that you have it on. I’ve used it on my head and around my wrist. The 110 lumens work really well in pitch black conditions. You can use 3 normal triple A batteries but it also comes with 3 rechargeable batteries. You can recharge them with the USB cable provided. It has 1 Triple Power LED, 2 Single power LED, and a Red LED. It also has a strobe setting. It was about $80 but well worth the price. REVOLT HEADLAMP - Pacer

Adidas Compression Sleeve Review

There isn’t much that I can say about these Adidas Compression Calf Sleeces. First off the quality was terrible, the sleeves didn’t compress at all, and they were a complete waste of money. I wore them once and after a wash I pulled this out of the washer. I thought at had gotten caught on to something and shredded it, but as you can see the other one was also starting to fall apart. This could be a one experience, but I didn’t enjoy wearing these at all. - Pacer

Grab Bag Workout

Equipment Used: Various sets of dumbbells / kettlebells Adjustable resistance band Sled

Grab Bag Workout

SUMMARY ***Stretch/Warmup Dumbell/Kettlebell Double Windmill Resistance Band Calf Press Lying Leg Lifts Renegade Row into Pushup Straight Leg Deadlifts Tricep Dips Overhead Medicine Ball Slam Burpee Bicep Curl into Shoulder Press Supermans Side Squat Jumps Plank Mountain Climbers Bear Crawl Sled Drags Hand Over Hand Sled Pull

Grab Bag Workout

This workout hits various muscle groups and incorporates strength training alongside plyometric and isometric exercises. You will need to use basic fitness equipment to complete the circuit although a couple sets are bodyweight only. To really polish off the workout, we finish with sled work. Be sure to leave yourself plenty of space to get at it & stretch appropriately beforehand. Since the equipment used here varies greatly, it would be best to perform the circuit for reps as opposed to time. A vast majority of the exercises used here have not been featured in previous workouts. So please take time to review them and practice your form before hitting the workout. Good luck!

Examples

Dumbell/Kettlebell Double Windmill: Click For Video Example Resistance Band Calf Press: Click For Video Example Lying Leg Lifts: Click For Video Example Renegade Row into Pushup: Click For Video Example Straight Leg Deadlifts: Click For Video Example Tricep Dips: Click For Video Example Overhead Medicine Ball Slam Burpee: Click For Video Example Bicep Curl into Shoulder Press: Click For Video Example Supermans: Click For Video Example Side Squat Jumps: Click For Video Example Plank Mountain Climbers: Click For Video Example Bear Crawl Sled Drags: Click For Video Example Hand Over Hand Sled Pull: Click For Video Example

Hydrate, Rest and Recover. Good luck!!!