Category Archives: reviews
Review: The Complete Guide to Minimalism and Barefoot Running
When minimalist running turned from a concept into some kind of near-cult ideology, I’ll admit to shaking my head. More correctly I was soured that with the launch of the Vibrams and ‘Born to Run’ book release the masses became … Continue reading
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Running the Paces: Fitting the effort level to the numbers
I’m a runner who hates excuses. If it’s windy I’d rather run into the wind instead of having it ‘help’ me to a faster time. Sort of like if there is going to be a kind of handicap I’d rather … Continue reading
Garmin Forerunner 10 Review: Uh-Oh, now I’m stuck in a love triangle
Shhh, you CAN’T tell my Garmin Forerunner 410 but I’ve been cheating on him. It’s horrible, I know, because you all know how much I love him, but I find myself also in love with the Garmin Forerunner 10. Source … Continue reading
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Protect That Runner Noggin: Ambler Heat Beanies Give-away
Every runner head is pretty stinking awesome. The cranium, the noggin, the noodle; while our legs do most of the PHYSICAL work the mentality of a runner defines how well he or she will actually preform. A runner’s head can … Continue reading
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The Blister Atop My Runner Toe: Getting the RIGHT socks and shoes to spare your feet extra suffering (Injinji Giveaway)
Let’s talk runner feet. Don’t worry, by now you’ve realized I’m more of the art visuals and will spare you any actual photographs because runner feet tend to be gnarly feet! To be honest though, it’s almost like a little … Continue reading
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Tales From the AAAAA: Runner bodies and being just a Handful
I’m a flat runnerchick. Truth be told I’m more than okay with that, and I swear it when I say I’ve never once wished I had a bigger chest. That said, I’m a single runnerchick at the moment and there … Continue reading
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Runners Drinking by the Gallon: Beating the hydration issue into your brain and Nuun’ing your water
I’m a runner who sweats like an elephant and drinks by the gallon. It may mean waking up in the middle of the night a half dozen times but at least I know I’m hydrated. The big H. I’m still … Continue reading
To Tote or Not to Tote: Running with a water bottle…Clean Bottle Review and Giveaway
Seems like the hot topic of as late is hydration. You can revisit my post earlier in the week about hydration tips for runners and wouldn’t you know that when I popped on over to the Running Times website there … Continue reading
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I’ll Give You The Shirt Off My Back – Let’s talk running clothes and a Zensah giveaway
I’m really picky about my workout clothes. I’m the kind of person who will keep my favorite pair of shorts, shirts, sports bras, etc until they are so threadbare they are wisps that eventually float away into the wind and … Continue reading
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Road Runner’s Safety: Road ID Review and Giveaway
I made the switch from “I hate running, who in their right mind would force us poor kids to run a WHOLE mile for PE?!” person to “I LOVE me my running” right before entering high school. I grew up … Continue reading
Hello! My name is Cait, I'm a freelance writer and artist who is more than a little obsessed with running. The Arty Runnerchick is dedicated to connecting with other runners and those sweat obsessed through words and art!