Yesterday I received a pair of the new Saucony Virratas for review, through Fitfluential. I love the design and colors and can't wait to try them out. The Virratas are one of the lightest and most flexible training shoes in the Saucony line-up. Their zero drop is meant to allow your feet to move more naturally -- my initial reaction is that the toebox could be a bit wider, but we'll see how they perform in the field. Beyond running, their incredible light weight is sure to be a benefit in the box and the zero heel-to-toe drop should be helpful in Olympic weightlifting. Review forthcoming.
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| Plyo box shown from Rogue Fitness |
One of my next projects for my garage gym will to construct a plyo box - pretty simple to build from a sheet of plywood and some screws. Box jumps use the entire body, are a functional movement, and utilize not only the muscles in the legs, but also work the hips as well as the core. Perfect exercise not just for CrossFitters, but runners, cyclists, and pretty much everyone.
Though we had originally planned to run the Chicago Marathon together, Laima and I are now looking further afield, for other possible options. Since it will be a celebration not only of Laima's 40th but also our 15th wedding anniversary, we thought a trip might be in order. One of the races we are looking at is the Wineglass Marathon in New York -- a wineglass memento, Bart Yasso as the special guest this year, and proximity to the Finger Lakes wine region (one of our favorites to drink, but we've never visited), so it seems a winner. Anyone run this one or know someone who has?
Three day weekend coming up for our family -- we're thinking of hiking at Starved Rock, a family favorite, but we'll see what weather comes our way. What are your plans for the weekend?
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Wineglass is my hometown marathon and I've run it twice. Well organised, great swag & the keynote speaker is always interesting! The course in October is very pretty and for a wine lover like yourself, the wine trail around any of the Finger Lakes is worth the trip alone. I'll be running again this year...hope to see you there!
ReplyDeleteJust as we've heard so far -- thanks for corroborating!
DeleteI had a couple blogger friends and one local friend run it last year. All seemed pleased with it. Looks like it would be a great one to do. The MDI in Maine is also at a very pretty time of year. We didn't know it was going on when we were visiting Bar Harbor in October a couple years ago (before my current fitness interests). Stayed in a B&B about two blocks from the start and could hear the bullhorn at 6 AM. Not so romantic for us who didn't get up early for the race.
ReplyDeleteNo big plans for the weekend. Kids are off school today and Monday. Husband off Monday so I may work then. Working on Science Fair projects this morning, swim this afternoon, fish fry for dinner and archery shootaround (competition) tonight for son. Son has to be up early tomorrow to drive to Merit Badge University for scouts. I'll do the usual laundry, etc. Probably get on the trainer as it has been over a week. Sloth!
If that's not big plans, I don't know what would be, sounds busy!
DeleteI am having Mr. Z make me a plyo box also. I realized what a weakness that is for me when doing CF.
ReplyDeleteI know several people who have done Winglass and loved it! I have considered it myself and may still do it one of these days. Awesome that you signed up!
Haven't signed up yet, but very tempting!
DeletePlyo boxes are a great exercise for runners -- I know my hips especially can use the work and mobility.
happy anniversary! and happy birthday to your wifey!
ReplyDeletei know lots of peeps who've run the Wineglass and loved it. bundle up, it can be a very cold race.
have fuuuun!!