Spirit of Running
An everyday runner and his dog reviewing shoes and gear.
First run in the new team kit from coachjessehtx
31/07/2024
Written review of the Puma Deviate Nitro 3 is up on my website!
PUMA DEVIATE NITRO 3 — Spirit of Running The Deviate Nitro 2 was my introduction to Puma running. Considering how far Puma running has come, the Deviate 2 will always hold a special place in my heart as my introduction to the brand. The Deviate 3 has been a highly anticipated shoe for me, and it does not disappoint.
14/07/2024
Written review of the Hoka Mach 6 is up on my site here:
https://www.spiritofrunning.com/reviews/hoka-mach-6
Purchase the Mach 6 at www.wildpearrunning.com
Hoka Mach 6 — Spirit of Running One of my favorite shoes of all time is the Hoka Mach 4. I got a pair when I had built up a lot of fitness during the Covid shutdown so some of that nostalgia may be from having the fitness to have a lot of fun at races like the Escape from Alcatraz and Ironman Texas. When it was time to retire that
10/07/2024
New review is up for the Asics Superblast 2! Superblast 1 is one of my all time favorite shoes, and Superblast 2 is set to be the same!
Asics Superblast 2 Full Review The Asics Superblast 2 does not disappoint! Superblast 1 was one of my favorite shoes of the past few years and Superblast 2 is set to be another all time fa...
27/06/2024
Written review of the Mizuno Neo Vista is up! Click the link below or follow the link in my bio!
https://www.spiritofrunning.com/reviews/mizuno-neo-vista
26/06/2024
We just passed 300 subscribers!
24/06/2024
Video review of the New Balance Fuelcell Rebel v4 is up! Go check it out!
New Balance Rebel v4 Full Review
New Balance Rebel v4 Full Review The New Balance Rebel has been a favorite of mine since last season. My first intro to the shoe was with version 3, and version 4 is even better! New Balance...
12/06/2024
Training through the summer is hard, especially down here in Houston. Here are a few of my key thoughts when planning my workouts in the summer.
05/06/2024
For global running day we hit the trails and had a blast! Happy global running day 2024!!!!
Global Running Day For global running day we hit the trails and in spite of the humidity had a blast! Run where your heart takes you and keep moving forward!
03/06/2024
27/05/2024
Written review of the Hoka Cielo X1 is available now!
www.spiritofrunning.com/reviews/hoka-cielo-x1
Hoka Cielo X1 — Spirit of Running Traditional running experience states that the lightest shoe will always be the fastest. I’m not sure that is always the case anymore with the advent of modern shoe technology and this shoe provides evidence to the fact that speed and weight aren’t necessarily as tied as we’ve always made them...
26/05/2024
New short video is up on YouTube! Follow the link in my bio!
26/05/2024
22/05/2024
Big day today! We have 200 subscribers on YouTube!! If you aren’t a subscriber yet, please head over and click that subscribe button!
21/05/2024
Will this shoe be a turning point for Mizuno?
20/05/2024
Written review of the New Balance Rebel v4 is available now!
New Balance Fuelcell Rebel v4 — Spirit of Running My introduction to the Rebel was with version 3, so while I don’t have a long history, I loved the Rebel v3 and my romance with v4 is off to a great start as well. If you haven’t run in a New Balance with fuelcell foam before, you are missing out. I initially saw the design for the v4 when photo...
19/05/2024
19/05/2024
One pre race at Clear Lake 5k, the rest post race. It was toasty out there!
19/05/2024
Flat me! Still figuring out this distance but working hard!
13/05/2024
New written review of the Brooks Hyperion Elite is live!
Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 — Spirit of Running The Brooks Hyperion Elite series has had a rough go of it since I’ve been following the shoe. When I saw the Elite 4 coming down the pipeline, I got very excited about this shoe and I was hoping to get my feet in a pair to log some good miles in it. I’m very excited to have gotten a pair and whi...
11/05/2024
Full video review of the On Cloudmonster Hyper is now available!
https://youtu.be/NCq8cx1qBBo
On Cloudmonster Hyper Full Review The On Cloudmonster Hyper is by far the best shoe that On has ever made for the masses! It looks great and feels incredible! It's a little on the pricier sid...
10/05/2024
25/04/2024
Got this one prepped just under the wire! The new Hoka Skyward X launches TOMORROW! I got my hands on a pair early and just had time to prep the review before launch!
You can also read a written review and find the video link at spiritofrunning.com
https://youtu.be/jSzukDXOpoI
Hoka Skyward X Full Review The Hoka Skyward X is Hoka's latest super trainer and I think they nailed it! It's comfortable, it's roomy and it's fun to run in! MSRP for the shoe is $225 ...
24/04/2024
This one may win some and lose some, but a few thoughts on "fast".
What Is Fast? — Spirit of Running As someone who works in the running industry and loves running, I hear a lot of discussions involving the word fast…but what is it, and is that discussion good for us?
23/04/2024
21/04/2024
My written review of the Hoka Skyward X is linked below! I managed to get a pre-release pair to review and you will not be disappointed with this shoe! Click the link below for more!
Hoka Skyward X — Spirit of Running For years when you think of maximum cushion running shoes, Hoka has been the brand that first comes to mind. The title of max cushion king has been challenged by many brands in the past 2-3 years as new foams have been used in daily trainers and we’ve seen the advent of the super trainers becoming...
13/04/2024
What’s up everyone! I got a pair of Hoka Skyward X a little early, got my first workout in today and here are my unboxed thoughts on the Hoka Skyward X, releasing 4/25/24!
Unboxed Thoughts: Hoka Skyward X
Unboxed Thoughts: Hoka Skyward X Hoka has done a great job with this shoe! I’m excited to get some more miles in it, but here are my thoughts after the first workout.This shoe will be availa...
10/04/2024
My review of the new On Cloudmonster Hyper is linked below! This is by far my favorite shoe from On to date.
On Cloudmonster Hyper — Spirit of Running When it comes to making great running shoes, On has had a long and bumpy road. They always made incredible looking shoes, and the materials and craftsmanship were top notch, but up until about 2 years ago, they just weren’t comfortable when you compared them to shoes from other major brands. The s...
05/04/2024
My review of the New Balance 880v14 is up at spiritofrunning.com!
This is a solid shoe for daily training and my favorite version of this shoe to date!
https://www.spiritofrunning.com/reviews/new-balance-880v14
New Balance 880v14 — Spirit of Running The 880 is New Balance medium cushioned, neutral running shoe. In the last few years the 880 has gotten better and better and I think this is the best version yet.
01/04/2024
Unboxed Thoughts on the On Cloudmonster Hyper!
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