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holabird sports Louie
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We’re runners, tennis players, olympians, collegiate athletes, and sports enthusiasts in general. We’re here to share advice for athletes of all levels—everything from how to run your first 5k, tips for improving your squash & racquetball skills, how to pick the best tennis shoes, and much more.
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The Ultimate [Pain-Free] Trail Running Shoe Guide 2021 | How to fix plantar fasciitis and joint pain
In this episode, we cover:
The must-haves that you need in a trail running shoe
How to choose the best features and technologies runners want in a trail running shoe
Matching specific trail shoes to the different combinations of all these factors
Here are some of the shoes mentioned in the episode (broken down by category):
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Casual Trail Runs
— Best Overall: Saucony Peregrine
— Best Heavily Cushioned: Hoka Stinson ATR
— Best Heel to Toe Offset: Salomon Sense Ride
— Best Arch and Pronation Support: Brooks Cascadia
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Tempo Training
— Best Overall: Hoka Evo Jawz
— Best Heavily Cushioned: Brooks Catamount
— Best Heel to Toe Offset: Salomon Wildcross
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Ultimate (Pain-Free) Running Shoe Guide
In this episode, we cover:
1) The must-haves that you need in a running shoe based on your foot shape and gait cycle
2) How to choose the best shoe features and technologies runners want in a running shoe
3) Then we'll match specific shoes to the different combinations of all these factors
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Here’s our free 5k training program:
https://www.holabirdsports.com/pages/5k-training-guide
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Here are some of the shoes mentioned in the video (broken down by category):
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Casual runs
— Brooks Ghost https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/brooks-ghost-13-womens-splash-pack-pink
— Hoka Rincon https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/hoka-one-one-rincon-2-womens-clematis-blue-artic-ice
— Nike Pegasus
https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/nike-air-zoom-pegasus-37-mens-black-medium-olive
— Hoka Arahi
https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/hoka-one-one-arahi-4-mens-lead-lunar-rock
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Beginner’s Guide to Trail Running (Pt 2)
In this episode, we’re going to dive into:
1) What to look for in a trail running shoe
2) How to pick the best trail shoes based on your goals
3) Specifically which shoe models we recommend based on your needs & preferences
4) And a few beginner tips to help get you started
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Here’s our our free 5k training program:
https://www.holabirdsports.com/pages/5k-training-guide
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Here are the recommended shoes by category:
Casual runs
— Salomon Sense Ride 3 https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/salomon-sense-ride-3-womens-navy-blazer-flint-stone-angel-falls
— Saucony Peregrine 10 https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/saucony-peregrine-10-mens-pine-orange
Tempo / Fartlek training
— Brooks Catamount https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/brooks-catamount-womens-white-iced-aqua-blue
— Hoka JAWZ https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/hoka-one-one-evo-jawz-mens-cyan-citrus
Racing / speed (5k - half marathon)
— Inov-8 X Talon G 235 https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/inov-8-x-talon-g-235-mens-orange-black
— Hoka Evo Speedgoat 4 https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/hoka-one-one-speedgoat-4-mens-black-iris-bright-marigold
Long-distance (ultramarathon)
— Merrell MTL Long Sky https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/merrell-mtl-long-sky-womens-black-dazzle
— Altra Superior 4.5 https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/altra-superior-4-5-mens-black
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Here are the other accessories mentioned in the video like water vests, and sugar gel packets.
Handheld water bottle
https://www.holabirdsports.com/collections/handheld-hydration
Hydration waist packs
https://www.holabirdsports.com/collections/hydration-belts
Hydration pack or vest
https://www.holabirdsports.com/collections/hydration-packs-vests
Sugar gels & jellies
https://www.holabirdsports.com/collections/nutrition -
Beginner’s Guide to Trail Running (Pt 1)
If you’re looking for a fun way to get in shape, relieve some stress, and connect with nature -- or if you’re just looking to change up your regular running routine -- trail running is a great choice.
It doesn’t require a ton of gear, and it’s easy to get started.
In this episode, we discuss:
1) The benefits of trail running -- and how it can be very different from road running
2) Trail running techniques & little adjustments you’ll need to make if you’re used to running on pavement or a treadmill
3) And how to find trails near you
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Here’s our our free 5k training program:
https://www.holabirdsports.com/pages/5k-training-guide -
Diadora Tennis Shoes Review & Breakdown
In this episode, we run through Diadora’s tennis shoe 2020 lineup, and break down each shoe to show what types of players, and courts, they're designed for.
Here's the link to our Ultimate 5k Training Guide (8-Week Program): https://drive.google.com/file/d/19zfr... __________________________________________________
Here are the shoe breakdowns per category:
For aggressive players
Blushield 4 – https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/diadora-speed-blushield-4-ag-womens-white-black
For baseline players
Competition 5 – https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/diadora-speed-competition-5-womens-black-white-purple
For clay court
Blushield 4 Clay – https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/diadora-speed-blushield-4-clay-mens-white-blue-fluo
Competition 5+ Clay – https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/diadora-speed-competition-5-clay-mens-fluo-yellow-royal-blue-black
Fly 2+ Clay – https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/diadora-speed-blushield-2-clay-mens-royal-black-white
For all court
Fly 2 – https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/diadora-speed-blushield-2-ag-mens-white-olivine
Competition 5 – https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/diadora-speed-competition-5-womens-black-white-purple
Blushield 4 – https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/diadora-speed-blushield-4-ag-womens-white-black
Stability & durability (water-resistance leather)
Speed Star K Duratech AG – https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/diadora-speed-star-k-duratech-ag-mens-white-blue-fluo
Light & breathable
Speed Challenge 3 AG – https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/diadora-speed-challenge-3-ag-mens-white-blue-fluo
Comfort
Fly 2 – https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/diadora-speed-blushield-2-ag-mens-white-olivine -
Best ASICS Tennis Shoe Review
In this episod, we run through ASICS tennis shoe 2020 lineup, and break down each shoe to show what types of players, and courts, they're designed for.
Here's the link to our Ultimate 5k Training Guide (8-Week Program): https://drive.google.com/file/d/19zfr_ONImRp_9evaqHGTP9z1adweqNxh/view?usp=sharing __________________________________________________
Here are the shoe breakdowns per category:
For aggressive players
Solution Speed FF – https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/asics-solution-speed-ff-womens-white-fiery-red
Court Speed FF – https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/asics-court-speed-ff-mens-mako-blue-mako-blue
For baseline players
Resolution 8 – https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/asics-gel-resolution-8-womens-white-lagoon
Challenger 12 – https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/asics-gel-challenger-12-womens-fiery-red-white
For clay court
Resolution 8 Clay – https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/asics-gel-resolution-8-clay-womens-fiery-red-white
Challenger 12 Clay – https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/asics-gel-challenger-12-clay-mens-mako-blue-gunmetal
Solution Speed FF Clay – https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/asics-solution-speed-ff-clay-womens-techno-cyan-white
For all court
Resolution 8 – https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/asics-gel-resolution-8-womens-white-lagoon
Solution Speed FF – https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/asics-solution-speed-ff-womens-white-fiery-red
Court FF 2 – https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/asics-court-ff-2-mens-mako-blue-white
For beginners
Dedicate 6 – https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/asics-gel-dedicate-6-mens-asics-blue-white
Game 7 – https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/asics-gel-game-7-womens-white-fiery-red