THE ALTRA INSTINCT 3.0 – AKA “The Compromise” Someone at Altra is listening, that much I can say. Criticism of the Altra Instinct 2.0 has been addressed in the 3.0 in a big way. It’s taken me a while to review these because I really wanted to get some miles on them, and considering my…
Continue reading →THE SHORT STORY: Sunday, Nov. 2nd 2014, I will be running the NYC MARATHON, my 2nd! Please donate and sponsor me in support of my super cool nephew, Ripley Ballou, and all those touched by Autism!THE LONG VERSION: After a 2 year hiatus, TEAM PROCRASTINATION IS BACK! This time we’re raising funds for AUTISM SPEAKS. Though I’ve been running…
Continue reading →Well, I’ve posted a fair bit about my running on FB and Twitter, mostly just annoying people, but I think this is my first official “race report.” For what it’s worth, the likes and the little comments people post mean a lot to me. You folks help keep me motivated and spur on my “relentless forward…
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Please Altra, don’t lose the plot. You’re my shoe. Someone with no experience with Instincts might be really pleased with the Altra Instinct 2.0. But I’d venture to say those of us who’ve been wearing them since the Original, will notice immediately how far Altra has strayed. I’ve got so many pairs of Altras, it’s…
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Altra, stay on target. I absolutely LOVE my Lone Peak 1.5’s and really appreciate Altra offering the subdued black color scheme. I’ve got about 150 miles on mine, with So Cal trail & fire roads, runs maxing out at about 20 miles. In these conditions, I love everything about the shoes. The tread really gives…
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