Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/running-cadence/ If you’re looking to improve your overall running speed, while ensuring you reduce your chances of injury, you want to pay attention to your running cadence. But is it really as important as it has been deemed to be in the past? Is 180 SPM (steps per minute) the perfect…

Big Thanks Posted From https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2022/01/why-athletes-need-pilates-mat-training/ One of our favorite fitness experts is Sean Vigue (remember the awesome workouts he’s done for us?). And, guess what?! He has a new book out! Pilates for Athletes helps everyday people (no matter their sport or activity they love to do) reach their highest physical and mental levels and…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/survive-long-runs-treadmill/ What’s the longest you’ve run on a treadmill? Me: 20 miles while staring at a brick wall. What?! After 20 minutes I want to poke my eyes out, how do you do it? Me: There are a ton of mental tricks, but I’ve just fallen in love with how running…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/best-trail-running-watch/ There are a lot of GPS trail running watches on the market, and choosing the right one can be overwhelming. In addition to typical features like tracking pace, distance, and speed, trail runners NEED a number of other features like navigation, extra battery, and durability. Whether you’re a casual trail…

Big Thanks Posted From https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/11/pairing-wine-with-mood/ One of the things I learned in my wine education studies (and, hey, I’m officially WSET-2 certified with distinction now — woot!) was learning the basics of how to pair wine with food. But, what about pairing wine with mood? I know for me, often I’ll select a bottle of…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/winter-running-tights/ Winter running for some runners means continuing right on with their shorts wearing determination (yup I’m looking at my Colorado bad ass friends). But for me winter running tights ensure I get out the door and enjoy the miles a great deal more! Moving to Colorado in 2015 from Florida,…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/types-of-running-shoes/ There are so many different types of running shoes out there–zero-drop, trail shoes, stability, neutral–it can be daunting to know which is the right shoe to choose for your style of running. The great thing about all of that variety is it actually serves your body really well. Utilizing different…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/treadmill-buying-guide/ After testing 75 treadmills in one day and being listed as a treadmill expert on Treadmill Reviews…I feel qualified to provide you a treadmill buying guide. It’s all about knowing what features are truly important for how you’ll be using it. Like belt length! It matters for us long legged…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/running-black-friday/ It’s the time of year where deals abound, but are they actually deals?? After testing lots of gear and watching prices, here are the top running gear deals for Black Friday. In no specific order, here are some of the best deals I’ve found that will help your running! I…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/beachbody-vs-peloton/ If you’ve found that working out from home has lead you to fall in love with video led workouts then you might be debating Beachbody vs Peloton as two of the most popular fitness companies in the world for at home workouts. Over the last two years many of you…