Taylor Gupton lives and trains in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. At Berry College she was captain of both the cross-country and track teams. Now, she competes all over the Southeast and completed her first marathon in 2012. She coaches middle-school track and is active her local running community.
 

Saucony Kinvara 12 Review

The 12th iteration of the Saucony Kinvara doesn’t deviate in any major ways from the Kinvara lineage: it’s still a supremely reliable, lightweight ... (Read more)

 

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The Asics Hyper Speed is more reliable than ever as a trustworthy racing flat that can withstand mile after mile of your half marathon and 10k workouts ... (Read more)

 

Asics MetaRacer Review

The MetaRacer is Asics’ first foray into the world of carbon-plate racers. The MetaRacer is effective as a race shoe for distances as short as 5k, but ... (Read more)

 

Saucony Kinvara 11 Review

The Saucony Kinvara 11 feels similar to last year’s Kinvara 10 and retains many of the improvements that occurred as part of the shoe’s ten-year ... (Read more)

 

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I have not run in the Brooks Launch since versions 4 and 5, so for me, the Brooks Launch 7 marked a radical break from those versions of the shoe. ... (Read more)

 

Saucony Triumph 17 Review

The Saucony Triumph 17 is a trustworthy and reliable daily trainer that can handle loads of miles and still deliver a plush, smooth ride from start to ... (Read more)

 

Saucony Kinvara 8 Review

Saucony’s 8th rendition of the ever-popular Kinvara remains faithful to its roots as a lightweight no-nonsense trainer that is perfect for any run. ... (Read more)

 

Saucony Kinvara 7 Review

The Saucony Kinvara 7 boasts a handful of significant changes from previous versions. However, runners who have been loyal to the Kinvara line will ... (Read more)


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