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How should running shoes fit? At Luke's, our Shoe Gurus follow a meticulous process to ensure you find the perfect running shoe for unparalleled comfort and performance. It begins with a personalized consultation to understand your running history, preferences, and goals. We conduct a biomechanics analysis to match shoe models to your gait and foot structure, ensuring a precise fit with about a thumbnail's space between your longest toe and the shoe’s front. Proper arch support alignment is crucial, so we ensure the shoe supports your natural arch. Considering daily and exercise-induced foot swelling, we recommend a fit slightly larger than your actual size. By encouraging you to try on multiple pairs and provide feedback, we fine-tune the fit until you find the shoe that feels like an extension of yourself. Trust Luke's Gurus to enhance your running experience, reduce fatigue, and minimize injury risk with the perfect shoe fit.

Shokz bone conduction headphones offer a unique and beneficial listening experience that's perfect for active individuals and anyone looking to enjoy audio without compromising on safety and comfort. From enhanced safety to versatile use, these headphones provide a host of advantages that make them an excellent choice for those seeking a modern audio solution. So, why not give them a try and enjoy the best of both worlds: quality audio and environmental awareness.

Training in extreme heat takes patience, determination, and an understanding of our limits and thresholds. Take a look at the list below for a guide on how to train in the heat.

At Luke’s we embrace the Bowerman mantra. It means that everyone is an athlete, whether they are running, walking, competing in a sport, slow, fast, elite or ordinary, experienced or beginner. We all share a range of emotions as we try and better ourselves. Importantly, every athlete learns that what you wear impacts your performance. The more comfortable you are, the more hydrated and energized you are, and the more regulated your body temperature, the better you are able to perform! Here are a few considerations for key items that help you beat you!

Check out this video series on how to complement your running with strength training, whether you are at home, on the road, or at the gym.

Now that we are walking/running alone in the heat, it’s really important to carry some form of ID in case of an emergency where you can not communicate to first responders. If a wearable has been on your list, we carry the Garmin Forerunner 945 and it has a feature that can detect an accident or health problem and push your location to the appropriate authorities.

Us walkers/runners get to see the quick change in the fall colors, catch some glorious sunrises/sunsets, and witness what neighbors are getting a jump on Christmas lights. We all needed this shift, and if you’ve fallen off the pattern – get on out there and put some miles on those shoes! Even though it’s not hot, don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen!

Effective workouts are well-planned, targeted, and efficient. But unless you happen to be a certified personal trainer, creating routines and tracking your progress be difficult, to say the least. Luckily, with a little help from tech, you can train like a pro. Here are 10 of the best free or low-cost workout apps for tracking and planning. If you are interested in taking your training further, a wearable is a great way to keep you motivated, safe, as well as carefully track your progress.