Random Thoughts
I can talk about anything. I often write about running shoes here, but I cover a wide range of running topics. Sometimes I take it more seriously, and sometimes I’m just messing around. You’ll find all sorts of things here, like running trivia, analyses, a few words about health, clothing, electronics, books, and a little bit more.
Running shoes are technologically advanced footwear designed to support the foot during intense movement. Their construction takes into account various elements such as the outsole, midsole and insole, which together provide cushioning, traction and stability. The upper and its components, in turn, affect comfort and convenience. Each of these elements can and does affect the characteristics of the shoe and can improve comfort and training effectiveness. What are these elements?
“Where there’s failure, there’s an excuse” – runners have mastered this to perfection. Especially when the finishing time is far from what they dreamed of at night. A list of reasons? An entire encyclopedia! Everyone who takes part in competitions has at least a few of them to their name. Here are the greatest classics – excuses that you have probably used yourself after a failed start. And if not? Don’t worry, everything is still ahead of you!
When were the first running shoes made? It is difficult to say, but the history of the brands that produce them goes back over 100 years. Which was the first? Which were made together? Which was the first to introduce EVA foam shoes and what were the other key moments in the history of running shoes as we know them today?
Without feet, we would not be able to stand, walk or run. Although these are relatively small parts of our body, they support its entire weight. If we take a closer look at them, we will notice that they have an extremely complex construction. Using both my own knowledge and the Internet, I have collected some interesting facts about our feet, which show how extraordinary our feet are and how much we owe them.
Asics, Nike, Altra, Saucony… each of these names and their associated logos has its own history, some more significant than others. Some are better known, others less so. Some names are based on stories or acronyms, others are named after manufacturers or… rivers. The same goes for logos, which often refer to characteristics with which the brand wants to be associated.