The Hoka One One Torrent 2 is a neutral, lightweight trail shoe with aggressive outsole lugs. It is designed for trail runners who want to run fast on varied terrain. It’s a shoe with a modest amount of underfoot cushion, no where near as much as say the Hoka Speedgoat or EVO Mafaete shoes. The Torrent 2 is much more like a ‘traditional’ shoe that one of the ‘old school’ brands would release, but with the unique Hoka touches like a 5mm drop, soft foam, and a rocker bottom.
Have you ever looked at one of those scooters with dual battery that seem to be able to go on and on for what it seems like forever? We’ll have you know that some athletes can behave in that exact same way, especially if we’re talking about long-distance runners.
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Running isn’t easy if you’re overweight or out of shape in general. Apart from some cardio, stretching, and weight training, what makes a runner go to peak performance is the food that they ingest. While we all like to indulge in the occasional pizza and desserts, having healthy eating...
In recent years, people who struggle with ADHD have been using Modafinil for cognitive enhancement and focus with very good results. Many people who need to flip from overnight freelancing work to a day job within 24 hours have had good luck with Modafinil for productivity.
The COVID-19 crisis and...
Seasoned runners will be fully aware of the sheer amount of annoying injuries which can be sustained throughout the course of the year. These aches and pains can be incredibly frustrating and disheartening, particularly if you're mid-way through a training period. Calf injuries are all too frequent amongst the...
If you are a runner, you most certainly know that your physical abilities are an essential part of this sport and that becoming a good runner is not an easy job. However, you have most certainly hit a point in your runs when you have felt like you can...
The London marathon should have recently taken place and we should have known the winner of the next duel between world record holder Eliud Kipchoge and the rejuvenated distance legend Kenenisa Bekele. However, we will now have to wait until October, as that is the new date for the...
Rapid Ascent is excited to launch the 2020 Trail Running Series presented by MINI Countryman with entries opening for two virtual races to be held on June 14 and July 12.
Participants can enter either 5km, 10km or 15km races over whatever course they have access to whilst respecting social distancing rules. Then at 9:00am on race morning, competitors set off to complete their race, knowing that all other entrants are running at the exact same time as well.
As society switches more towards a technological stance, physical activity is becoming less and less common. This is not a good thing either as walking and getting outside can provide a plethora of health benefits and improve your daily life. Walking itself is not a difficult task either and...
There is no substitute for working out when it comes to staying healthy. Being active helps improve our physical shape, as well as improve our mood, mental health, and self esteem. The importance to your health is especially important, with numerous studies showing how it can help decrease blood...
