Nike Pegasus Turbo 35 Shoe Review

October 26, 2018 By Hollie in Uncategorized Tags: marathon, nike, run, running, shoe, turbo 10 Comments

The Nike Pegasus is most people’s first running shoe. In fact, way back in 2011, it was my first running shoe. It’s gone through many changes. This year, it has divided into two, and the current models are both the Nike Pegasus 35 and the Nike Pegasus 25 Turbo. They are two completely different shoes with different fits, feels, rides, and prices. My foot barely fits into the regular width of the Pegasus 35 so I haven’t bothered running in it.

The Nike Pegasus Turbo is a lightweight weight and “faster” version of the Pegasus. It uses the same ZoomX foam as the Vaporfly 4%. That’s why it comes in at $180 and has a very short life.

I bought the Pegasus Turbo 35 because I was looking for a long run/faster shoe. During previous training cycles, I would have used a less cushioned shoes like a racing flat.

My only goal of this training cycle is to start and finish the marathon healthy. Among many things, it means adding a lot more cushion into my training shoes. I’m not the type of runner that can get away minimal shoes anyway. I did recently write about racing flats and if they are right for you.

The Pegasus Turbo has ZoomX foam, which is lighter and provides more energy return than the regular Pegasus. The only shoes that have the ZoomX foam are the Vaporfly Elite, Vaporfly 4%, and now the Pegasus Turbo. You’ll know if your shoe has the foam because they are only available is certain colors and far more expensive than the traditional shoe.

Fit:

The upper of the Turbo is very different than the regular Pegasus and a lot wider. It’s one of the reasons I wanted to try the Turbo versus the normal Pegasus.

Of course, I want to run faster, but the Turbo is just a wider shoe. I usually wear a women’s size 10-11 wide and I cannot fit my foot into the regular Pegasus.

I can, however, wear a women’s 10 in the turbo with no problem. The Turbo is one of the few shoes that a standard size 10 feels comfortable to me.

The upper of the Pegasus Turbo generally is a similar to the regular Pegasus but a little more sturdy. One thing worth mentioning is the Racing Stripe on the shoe. It looks cool, sure, but it takes a lot of breathability out of the shoe. To me personally, it seems cheap. It could have been screen printed onto the shoe with no issues with the material.

Ride:

Both the Pegasus and Pegasus Turbo look like aggressive shoes. They have a curved heel almost resembling a fin. Nike mentions the fin is aerodynamic. Every second matter right? I like shoes that you can see the technology. In any of the Turbo shoes, you can see where the two layers of foam meet. You can see the material crush down in both the Vaporfly and Nike Pegasus Turbo.

During long runs, it’s much softer than the regular Pegasus and resembles the squishy of the Vomero but fast…very fast. All of my long runs have been productive in the shoe. Is it the shoe? Is it my training? I’m able to get good leg turnover in the shoe.

Conclusion:

I think the Nike Pegasus Turbo is a good shoe, however, there are a few things that I think need to be mentioned. I’ll continue to run in it and get faster long runs, but do I think it’s worth all of the hype? That I’m not sure.

The shoe is not durable. Similar to the VaporFly, you aren’t going to get “a lot” of mileage in them. The foam tends to break down in the Turbo around 150 miles. Why don’t people talk about this? The Vaporfly is only designed to last 2 or so marathons?
The price. $180 is a lot for a neutral, low cushioned, shoe.

I don’t think it’s a bad shoe, but for me, it serves its purpose as a long, fast, run shoe. I’m not going to take it out for a leisurely jog or add additional mileage in it.

If your foot is a more narrow width, I would probably suggest getting the regular Pegasus, as it’s significantly cheaper and you get more mileage out it. I know I’m in the minority, but I think it’s more of a social media shoe than anything. Obviously, most people love it, since it sells out so quickly!

Current Shoe Rotation:

Long Runs: Nike Pegasus Turbo, Hoka Cavu

Easy Run/Daily Runs: Brooks Glycerin, New Balance 1080, On Cloudace

Workouts: Nike Pegasus Turbo, Nike Zoom Streak or Saucony Type A

Questions for you:

What was your first running shoe?

What shoe do you race most often in?

Roundabout Diner (Portsmouth, NH)

September 9, 2018 By Hollie in Uncategorized Tags: burgers, diners, food, health, new hampshire, portsmouth

I recently said on Instagram, but one of my goals has become to go to a diner in every state. Yes, they do exist! I’m not obsessed with the goal, but it allows me to see various parts of the country. Am I ever going to spend thousands to go somewhere to go to a diner? No, but if I am in the state, I’m going to go.

During my brief trip through New Hampshire, I decided to stop at the Roundabout Diner in Portsmouth.

Atmosphere: A
This diner is precisely where you would think it is, on a roundabout. It’s also attached to a Best Western Hotel which makes for a great stop if you are driving somewhere and need to stop for the night. That’s precisely what we did.

The diner has everything you picture in a restaurant. The interior is retro, with plenty of metallic signs, and memorabilia.

Coffee: A
The coffee was brewed hot, and fresh. One thing that impressed me was the New England logo mugs. In all, it was an excellent coffee.

Food: A
The Roundabout Diner has everything you would want in a diner. There are plenty of breakfasts, lunch, and dinner options. Since it is New England, they did have plenty of Lobster options as well.

I opted for the “Pile Up Burger” sandwich because it was one of the “staple” choices. It came on Sourdough bread with 1/2 lb. burger, pulled pork, turkey, ham, bacon, cheddar cheese, egg, slaw and Russian Dressing.

It was a lot of food. I finished the majority of it and saved the rest in our hotel fridge. There are only a few diner meals I haven’t finished before!

Service: A
On a Friday night, the diner was busy. The waitress was moving between tables, and we could see her working extremely hard. I was impressed, but she made time for every single table.

Cost:
For my burger and coffee, it was 20. For the amount of food, it was a good deal.

Overall Thoughts/Summary:
In all, I’m pleased with my food, and I have no complaints. It is in the top 10% of diners I’ve been too ever (in NJ or out of state), and I have no complaints!

Atmosphere: A
Coffee: A
Food: A
Service: A
Cost: $8-15
Overall: A

You Can See All Diner Reviews Here.

Questions for you:
Have you ordered a restaurant specialty?
Have you gone to a restaurant located in a hotel?

Queen City Diner (Allentown, PA)

August 26, 2018 By Hollie in Uncategorized Tags: allentown, breakfast, brunch, Diner, food, pennsylvannia, review 1 Comment

Recently I was in the Allentown area. As I mentioned on my hiking at Hickory Run post, I wanted to get through Philadelphia area traffic early. It also left me with plenty of time to try a new diner.

Atmosphere: B

The outside of the Queen City Diner is that of a typical diner. There isn’t a lot about the Queen City Diner that is unusual, but it is old, metallic, and shiny. The inside resembles the quintessential diner with plenty of booths, tables, and even a salad bar.

Getting inside the actual diner was difficult because many people were congregated and waiting in the doorway.

Coffee: A

The coffee at the Queen City Diner was good. One thing I appreciated was the fact they left a pitcher of coffee so I could manually refill it myself. That ended up being great because the waitress didn’t come around much.

Food: B

The Queen City Diner has everything you would typically want in a diner. There are plenty of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Since it was around lunchtime, I decided to order an omelet. It came with both hashbrowns and toast. The omelet itself was good and was stuffed with plenty of filling. The toast took an extra 10 minutes to come out after the food which was frustrating.

Service: D

To preface the waitress was nice but food took entirely too long to come out. I think we were in the diner for over an hour. When the food came out, it came out at different times. One of my “pet peeves” is when food comes out at very different times. I dislike when I get my food 15 minutes before someone else or vice versa. The entire diner just seemed disorganized.

Price: $

For my omelet and coffee, the cost was $10.

Overall Thoughts/Summary:

The Queen City Diner wasn’t the worst diner I’ve been too, but definitely not the best either. The problem was the disorganization with food orders and the waiting time. I would come back to see if I just hit it at a wrong time.

Atmosphere: B

Coffee: A

Food: B

Service: D

Price: $8-15

Overall: C

You Can See All Diner Reviews Here.

Questions for you:

Do you have a restaurant “pet peeve”?

What is your favorite type of omelet?

Galaxy Diner and Cafe (Rahway)

August 25, 2018 By Hollie in Uncategorized Tags: diners, food, greek food, new jersey, restaurant, review 1 Comment

Recently I was at the Galaxy Diner and Cafe in Rahway, NJ. Danielle and I needed a spot to meet that as somewhat close to Newark, and Rahway was a good stop. Reading the reviews of Yelp, I wasn’t sure what to expect.

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Atmosphere: A
When we arrived, the hostess was friendly and quickly sat us at a booth near the back. The exterior of the Galaxy Diner is metallic, shiny, and as picture perfect as you expect a diner to be. The inside has plenty of booths, tables, and a full-length bar. We were lucky to snag a booth on the weekend.

Coffee: B
The coffee was decent but nothing to write home about. I liked it, and the waitress refilled it a few times.

Food: A
The Galaxy Diner has everything you expect a diner to have. There are plenty of breakfast, lunch, and dinner specials. There is even a salad bar filled with more than the average bar: beets, grape leaves, bean salad…the list is endless. I wanted to make use of the salad bar, so I decided to order the Soulvanki special. It came with a shish kabob of pork on top of rice as well as pita bread. It also came with soup, and I ordered chicken noodle.

I don’t even know where to start with all of the food I ordered. Everything on the salad bar was fresh, and I thought of any restaurant salad bars, it was one of the better ones I’ve had.

I ate some of the soup, which was decent, but I had so much food already.

The Shishkabob had gyro meat as well as grilled vegetables. It was cooked perfectly as well. Honestly, it was one of the better diner meals I’ve had in a while.

Service: B
The waitress was nice but forgot about us. After we finished our meal, it was another 20 minutes before she came back. That was fine, as Danielle and I always have plenty to talk about.

Cost: $
For all of my food, plus coffee it was $16.

Overall Thoughts/Would I Come Back:
I really enjoyed the Galaxy Diner and had a good experience. It is one of my more favorite diners in the area, and I would go back. The salad bar is excellent and definitely one of the better restaurant salad bars.

Atmosphere: A
Coffee: B
Food: A
Service: B
Cost: $10-20
Overall: A

You Can See all 206 Diners Here.

Questions for you:
Where is your favorite salad bar?
Do you like grilled vegetables or prefer raw?

Why you Need to Be Fitted for Running Shoes

August 16, 2018 By Hollie in Uncategorized Tags: fitness, health, run, running, sports, wellness 2 Comments

This has been on my mind for a few weeks now. As we get into late summer and fall training, begin to ramp up, more and more people have “popped out of the woodwork” asking for shoe advice. Most people know by now, but I do work in run specialty and my job is to get people into the right shoe.

I’ve fitted hundreds if not thousands of people for running shoes. This doesn’t mean I’m the “best” or “perfect” at doing so, but I can tell you just about anything about any shoe out there.

As I tell anyone, I don’t care what shoe you’re in…as long as you aren’t hurt. If the ten-year-old Saucony Grids feel the best and you are running as healthy as ever…good! If you are injury prone like me, and can barely get 300 miles out of a pair of shoes…well that’s what happens.

Obviously, it’s much easier to sit and “google” best running shoe but I can assure you there is “no best shoe.” Just the best shoe for you! We all have different feet, and the best shoe for you is determined by several factors.

So Searching for your own personal shoes can be tough.

What do you look for?

How do you know when they are “right”?

When searching for running shoes, I always advise people to get fitted at their local running store. Employees that work in a running store have seen dozens of brands, styles, and companies. Plus they know shoes well. They’ve talked to brands directly, they know different shapes of shoes and how the shoe is running (short, narrow, big).

Most people come in and have no idea what to look for in a running shoe.

The short answer: Does it feel good?

Yes, then it’s the right shoe for you.

No? Then it’s not the right shoe for you.

The Long Answer:

Here are some important details you should look for in shoes.

Size (Length):

I cannot emphasize this enough. Do not buy your shoes too small. During the day, your feet can swell and lengthen anywhere from a half to a full size. This is magnified during running! Always make sure there is a thumb’s width of space between your biggest toe and the end of the shoe.

Yes, your feet lengthen over time and age so make sure you get your measured frequently. After putting your shoes on, make sure you can wiggle all of your toes. If you can’t the shoe is too tight or too narrow. This brings us to point number 2.

Size (Width):

The width of a shoe is one of the most underlooked aspects of a shoe. Most running specialty stores carry at least wide if not double wide! Do not be scared to go into a wider shoe. If you are getting holes on the side of your shoe from your pinkie toe, this could be a sign the shoe is too narrow. Having extra room is always better than not enough. I never knew I needed a wide until working at the store. Now, I love it.

Heel:

In any running shoe, your heel should feel both snug and secure. It should never feel tight. If you feel as though you are “slipping,” lace your shoe to the final eyelet. This will lock your heel more into place. Some shoes are cut lower than others but make sure you’re comfortable in the cut of the back too.

The heel should never feel tight, but there can be a little bit of movement. If the heel feels uncomfortable in the store, then it won’t feel good while running.

Feel:

You can be fit into the appropriate shoe but it doesn’t feel good, it doesn’t. How a shoe feels to you is one of the most critical aspects of the shoe. You want a shoe that feels natural. You don’t want a shoe that “you’ll have to get used too”. Don’t get a shoe to alter to your stride because that can create many more issues. Running Stores recommend taking the shoe for a quick run in the store. That initial few steps often can tell you an immediate yes or no. Also, most running stores have an exchange policy to work with you.

With so many different shoes out there, it can be hard to figure out which one is “best for you”. Remember, there is no right or wrong answer but only what feels right and keeps you injury free.

Questions for you:
What is your current favorite running shoe?
When was the last time you bought running shoes?

Factors You Never Knew That Play a Role in Your Running Shoes

August 9, 2018 By Hollie in Uncategorized Tags: fitness, health, run, running, sports, workout 3 Comments

There are so many small factors that play a role in how a shoe fits or the appropriate shoe for your feet. No matter who you are, finding the right shoe can be tough and it doesn’t matter whether it’s a sizing issue, stability issue, or you’re constantly injured. There are many factors that people don’t realize play a role when determining a shoe.

As someone who works in a running specialty shoe store, I highly recommend going to your local store and getting fitted. Sure, you can ask the internet for advice, but they aren’t staring at your feet and visually watching you. Bloggers might tell you it’s the “best shoe ever,” but they probably got it for free. I have yet to see a sponsored post for the number one selling shoe in the industry.

Think of it this way, everyone has a favorite “different color,” and everyone has an opinion of the “best shoe.” But in case you wondered, there is no best-running shoe.

So What are a Few Factors that Could Mean You’re in the Wrong Shoes?

Continuous Ankle Sprains:

If you constantly have ankle pain or sprain your ankle, you might need a different shoe. Maybe you need stability, or maybe the shoe has too much stability. Too much support can lead to an injury just like not enough support. Make no mistake, support and cushion are two very different features of a shoe.

Toes Going Numb:

If your feet go numb, you’re not in the right in the right shoe size. Maybe the shoe is too small, too narrow, or not the right shape. Or maybe there isn’t enough padding in the forefront for you. If you’re feet fall asleep while running, you aren’t in the right shoe.

The toebox plays one of the greatest roles in brands. Not only is it best to find the shoe with the right support, but it’s also best to find the shoe that is best fitted for your foot shape. If you have long narrow toes, short toes, or even a full toe box all determine how a shoe fits. Some brands are naturally wider while others have a more pointy top to them.

This goes for examining your toes too. If your second toe is longer than your first toe, you’re more likely to develop bunions or hammer toes.

If you get blisters on the tops of your toes or your toes go numb, the shoe is either too narrow or too short for you.

And no, you should not lose toenails while running. It’s not a runners “badge of honor” it means your shoes are too short.

Your Feet Get Bigger, and No One Cares:

As you age, your feet will get longer or wider. This happens even if you didn’t put on weight, have children, or do anything different. Women: this almost always happens after you have children. What ultimately happens is your aches slowly begin to flatten which can create longer or wider toes. If you’ve “always been a size 7” it will probably change. And guess what…How many people do you actually ask their shoe size? How many people’s shoe size do you actually care about?

Ladies: Stilettos and Narrow Shoes Cause Bunions:

Look, I’m no stranger to stilettos, in fact, mine are more expensive than any running shoe I’ve ever worn. But cramming your feet into stilettos and pointy pumps causes bunions. I try to at least alternate between peep toes and pointy so my toes can breathe somewhat. You don’t have the “worst feet ever”, you just have bunions. Women’s shoes go up to double-wide to accommodate this now.

There are More Ways to Lace a Running Shoe than there are Actual Running Shoes:

I won’t pretend to know every trick and tip, but there are plenty of articles depending on your issue. There is the runner’s knot that can secure your heal more into place. Skipping certain eyelets in the shoe can alleviate stress for people with high arches. How you lace your shoes makes a huge difference on how the shoe fits. Heck, I’ve run in shoes 1-2 sizes too big by manipulating the laces.

I will always tell people to get fit and to shop local. As someone who works in specialty, there are so many advantages of getting fitted versus buying online. The store associates know brand shapes, sizes, and structures of shoes. It might take you hours of research when it takes us 5 seconds to determine the most appropriate shoes. Plus, running stores help keep the running community thriving. Anyway, these are just a few factors that play a role in your shoes. Having the most appropriate shoe for your foot is the best piece of advice.

There is no perfect shoe, just a perfect shoe for you.

Questions for you:

Have you been fitted for running shoes?

What are your favorite shoes?

The Chestnut Diner and Bistro (Vineland)

July 21, 2018 By Hollie in Uncategorized Tags: breakfast, Diner, new jersey, omelete, review 8 Comments

The Chestnut Diner and Bistro has been on my to-do list for a long time. It’s less than an hour from my house, but it’s deep into the South of New Jersey, so it’s not on the way too much. I decided to go on a hike around Maurice River, so it seemed like the perfect opportunity to go.

Atmosphere: B
When I arrived around 10:30 on a Saturday, it was packed. In fact, it was one of the few diners I’ve actually had to wait for a table. It wasn’t a big deal, and I got one within 5 minutes. There is outdoor seating, and the inside is one big room with booths, tables, and a full-length bar. It’s not a big, stereotypical diner but a nice one.

Coffee: A
The waitress put more whipped cream on the coffee than actual coffee. It wasn’t a bad thing, and I gladly took it all. The coffee itself was great too. As far as diner coffees go, it was definitely one of the best.

Food: A
The Chestnut Diner and Bistro has a lot of unique options. They also have both vegetarian and vegan options which can be tough to find in a diner. The pear and spinach salad sounded good to me, but I decided to make a last minute decision for the New York Omelet. The omelet was cooked well. The New York omelet was filled with applewood smoked bacon, mushrooms, ham, and Swiss. I enjoyed it and one of the better breakfasts I’ve had.

Service: A
Even though the Chestnut Diner was busy, our waitress was attentive and brought out drink refills. The food also came out surprisingly quickly. In fact, I’ve been to places with only a few parties that have come back slower.

Cost: $
For my omelet and coffee, the cost was $11.

Overall Thoughts/Summary:
I liked the Chestnut Diner and Bistro and it’s one of my favorite diners down in that area. If you ever find yourself in the Vineland area, I would definitely go.

Atmosphere B
Coffee; A
Food: A
Service: A
Cost: $8-12
Overall: A

You can see all 198 diners I’ve reviewed here.

Questions for you:
What is your favorite breakfast?
Do you like omelets?

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