Asics Tartherzeal 6 Review

Asics Tartherzeal 6 Review

Japan does things differently.  While the American market continues to focus on cushioning, Japan continues to remain traditional with their history of interesting, firm, lightweight racing shoes.  The Tartherzeal has been a shoe I experienced once as I went through a frenzy trying the pre-Boost Adidas Takumi Series, Nike LunarSpider and Nike Zoom Speed series.  Like most of the others (and thanks to Japanese Tradition) the Tartherzeal has remained a high drop, lightweight fast ride.  I figured it was time to grab a pair and write a review and was pleasantly surprised that the tradition of this shoe has been maintained. 

Trying to get good photos with an all black shoe at night is difficult.  

There are more and brighter colorways I promise. 

Running Movement Impairments: Pelvic Drop

Running Movement Impairments: Pelvic Drop

Pelvic drop, often referred to by some of my patients as the "sexy walk" is not sexy at all.  In fact, it is a very common running and walking movement impairment that places many structures at risk including the lumbar spine, hip, knee and pelvis for injury.  It also is a tremendous zapper of energy, efficiency and speed.  This is something I see frequently with my elite runners when they tell me something feels off and they aren't hitting their splits.

I have posted this image before of the pelvic drop that occurs with my right weight bearing.  When I get this under control, there is a noticeable increase in speed, endurance and efficiency.  When I don't... then things start to fall apart.   

Nike Zoom Span 2 Review

Nike Zoom Span 2 Review

Many a time I have mentioned that light stability shoes are quite special to me.  A little guidance goes a long way for many people, including myself.  That being said, I have have struggled to find a light stability shoe from Nike.  The Lunarglide series was always overly soft and unstable for me.  The Lunarspeed Lite + ST was a shoe I missed but am currently searching ebay for.  A few of the Structures have worked well, but recently they have become far too heavy and overly supportive.  Even the recent Structure 21 is very much a trainer, although is far improved over previous versions.  I had known about the Zoom Span and thought it was just a cheap running shoe until I saw Sole Review post an impressed review.  Seeing that and a version two come out with improved upper, I decided to take the plunge, which being a cheaper shoe luckily was not hard on the wallet (and finding it on sale helps even more).  I am fairly impressed at what is available for the price of this shoe and am surprised this shoe isn't available on Nike.com.  Let's talk about why this shoe needs a bit more press.