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Shoe Review: The Altra Instinct 3.5 (with Video)

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I have a long relationship the Altra Instinct running shoes.

My first pair of Altra’s were the Original Instincts, the 1.0s, and I LOVED those shoes!

Altra Instinct 1.0

I Was a “Little” Excited to Get My 2nd Pair of 1.0s

I kept buying them until my size was no longer available, and I still have a pair that only has a few hundred miles of wear that I put on for a short run from time to time.

When I could no longer get my hands on a pair of the originals, I made the move to a newer (at the time) model of my beloved shoe, the Instinct 2.0. And let’s just say that I wasn’t fond of the updates that had been made to the original model.

So now, after a couple of years away from my beloved Instincts and lots of good reports from my fellow Altra Ambassadors, I decided to give the newest iteration a shot.

The Good, the Bad, & the TBD of the Altra Instinct 3.5

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Altra One 2.5 Review

A Review of the Altra One 2.5 Running Shoes (with Video)

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It’s not a big secret around these parts that I’m a fan of the the Altra Running company.

I’m in my 2nd year as a Brand Ambassador, and I’ve been raving about their shoes on this blog for a few years now. (Seriously!)

Today, I’m offering a quick review of my newest pair of kicks, the Altra One 2.5.

These shoes are pretty amazing, if you’re into light weight, flexible, zero-drop shoes.

In this review, I’ll touch on the comfort factor, the traditional Altra features, and the one thing that I think Altra missed the boat on with this shoe.

You’ve Heard of Plantar Fasciitis, But What is the Plantar Fascia? (with Video)

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Many runners have dealt with a plantar fascia issue at some point.

While many are familiar with the term plantar fasciitis, and are quick to self-diagnose the ailment as well, very few runners know what the plantar fascia actually is and what it does.

In this video, I’ll discuss what exactly the plantar fascia is, what it does structurally, and why it’s a common injury for runners of all skill and experience levels.

Have You Ever Dealt With a Case of Plantar Fasciitis?

Altra Ambassador 2.0

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I received some exciting news over the weekend-I’ve been selected to be a brand ambassador for Altra again in 2015!

I was an ambassador with the company last year, and I’m really looking forward to waving their flag again this year. Honestly, I’m not sure why Altra chose me since it seems like all of their ambassadors are total bad asses (I think the term amBADassadors was floated around last year) and I’m just a slow guy trying to run a marathon in each of the 50 states. But whether they just needed a “token normal runner” or if they just got me confused with someone else, I’m excited to be back in the fold.

I had Golden Harper, founder of the company, on the podcast awhile back, and if you don’t know anything about Altra I’d definitely recommend you check out that episode. The story of Altra coming into existence is a good one that is highlighted by road trips, toaster ovens, and demand from their customers. It’s truly an incredible story, and well worth the listen.

If you ever have any questions or are thinking about trying your first pair of Altras, let me know. I’m happy always happy to help, even if the company fixes the glitch and I’m no longer an official ambassador!

Diz Runs With… Q & A Vol. 1

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On today’s episode of the show, I’m running by myself answering questions that have been submitted to me by listeners and friends of the show. I wanted to share some of the questions that I’ve gotten with everyone that listens to the show, because I’ve got a feeling that the answers will help more than just the person that asked each particular question. Read more