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February 12, 2019 By Steve Hooper

The 2019 Hoka Fly Series

CAVU 2 Description: The Cavu 2 is a versatile running shoe with a bold and simple look. Similar to the Mach, it features a PROFLY™ midsole, but the Cavu is a little lower and a little lighter. The PROFLY™ midsole is made with rubberized foam, which is light, responsive and durable, so you can run fast in the Cavu again and again.

This shoe employs a seamless, engineered mesh upper and delivers a smooth, light ride. You are clear for takeoff.

Mach 2 Description:The first Mach boasted the HOKA ONE ONE® trio of benefits: maximum cushion and super responsiveness in a surprisingly lightweight package. The Mach 2 goes a step further with its PROFLY™midsole. That’s a PROFLY™ midsole made with rubberized foam, which makes for an even lighter and more resilient ride. And it uses an engineered, breathable mesh upper atop the responsive, stable package. This shoe is as fast as lightning and ready to race.

Tivra Description: The Tivra is designed to support your most intense and dynamic training. It has a unique forefoot design that improves balance and helps support the foot for 360-degree movement. Using rubberized foam, the Tivra ensures immediate responsiveness and cushion when and where you need it. And this confident feel carries through with straps on either side of the upper to offer support and security. The Tivra is definitely a mold-breaker.

Elevon Description: The Elevon’s cushioned dual-layered midsole stands out visually and takes comfort and responsiveness to new heights. With the signature HOKA ONE ONE® combination of super lightweight midsole and foot-cradling cushion, it offers a springy, premium ride. And the Elevon is topped with a clean, seamless and understated upper. If you’re looking for nothing but smooth miles ahead, this shoe is made for you.

August 9, 2018 By Steve Hooper

On the Lighter Side – Shoe Comparison

By: Diane Tracy

Now is an excellent time to search for a shoe that is lightweight, extremely comfortable, provides support, and has excellent cushioning. Manufacturers are listening to runners and delivering on shoes that can be nick named “sweet spot shoes”.

Sweet Spot’ shoes used for training and racing must have certain specifications. Below is a table of needed specifications to find sweet spot shoes.

Specification	Measure	Range	Comments
Upper Comfort	No pinching	Some give to just right.	The shoe must have an upper that feels so comfortable you could wear the shoe all day. It does not pinch anywhere.
Weight	Ounces	6 to 9 ounces	Lightweight
Support	Structure	Light to Just Right	The shoe has to provide structure to cradle the foot.
Sole Material	EVA	5 to 70	The sole material should not compress and reduce the durability.
Heal Drop	mm	0 to 6 mm	Zero drop shoes are available and most of the shoes in this category will range from 2 to 6 mm drop
Cushion	Plush	Firm to Plush
Energy Return	Return	Some to Lively	The sole material and design of the shoe will provide spring at the toe off.

Shoes that meet the criteria ranges above include:

Saucony
Kinvara

Brooks 
PureCadence

Asics 
DynaFlyte

Hoka 
Clifton 5

Upper Comfort

FlexFilm lightweight,
flexible overlay to provide a seamless and flexible fit that moves naturally
with the foot.

Stretchy-snug upper of
PureCadence has just enough give to it for a supportive feel. An overlay
pulls in the arch area for support. Breathable.
The heel is wrapped with a sturdy heel counter for motion control and a
plush-snug collar for comfort.

Breathable on runs with
the “ComforDry Sockliner” technology.

Discrete eyelets and
flat laces hide the strength of the lacing system

The fit of the lacing
system is good.

The upper has
undergone a slight redesign that includes reinforced eyelets, less overlays,
and a new engineered mesh designed to enhance breathability.

The reinforced eyelets
come in the form of some harder more dense material that line both sides
along the laces.

The engineered mesh is
soft and comfortable. There are small holes integrated into the mesh that are
designed to allow better airflow.

On top of the mesh are
3D puff print overlays strategically placed to give the shoe structure. These
overlays are in thin strips along the base the upper where it meets with the
midsole.

Weight

7.6 oz

9.0 oz

9.2 oz

9.4 oz

Support

Medium Light support

Medium Light support
with inner bootie

Medium Light support

Sole Material

Topsole is EverRun Midsole
is resilient EVA+ foam.

Outsole injection-blown rubber chevron pattern.

The material used in
the midsole feels It adapts to each runner’s weight, stride, and
biomechanics. The midsole has Guiderails to keep the body moving in a natural
motion throughout each stride.

The sole unit is more
flexible.

The outsole’s Omega
Flex grooves bend with the foot, and the Nav band running through the midfoot
provides support.

FlyteFoam. This foam
is lighter and absorbs more shock when compared to standard EVA foam, and
Asics says it utilizes “organic super fibers”. The outsole which follows Asics standard
layout of several rubber patches separated along the length by a thin channel
of foam, and a large exposed patch of foam below the heel and midfoot.

The midsole uses full
length EVA foam and rockered geometry. The foam is designed to be soft and
responsive, and the rockered shape helps to promote forward momentum no
matter the foot strike.

The outsole is
composed of mostly exposed EVA foam with some strategically placed sections
of hi-abrasion lightweight rubber where needed.

Heal Drop

4 mm

8 mm

5 mm

10 mm

Cushion

Forgiving landing
without sacrificing energy return.

Soft when—walking
around, easy runs—and turns responsive-cushion under more pressure for speed.

The sole feels very
attenuated and in control. The combination of their FlyteFoam, Rearfoot GEL
system, SPEVAFOAM 45 platform, and ORTHOLITE X-40 insole come together and
put a stable and moderately cushioned platform beneath your fee

soft, smooth and
responsive

Energy Return

EverRun enhanced

Enhanced

EVA foam has been
slightly modified this year to be softer and the rubber on the outsole
received an updated design to optimize grip and energy return.

User Comments

Very responsive

Supportive

Affordable price

Fit like a glove

Lightweight structure.

Upper construction was flexible.

Breathable.

Lightweight

Snug fit

Comfortable.

No knee pain and blisters

Performed well on short and long-distance runs.

Supportive.

Like “running on air”

Loved its padded tongue.

Style was great.

Runs true to size.

The shoe has
an affordable price

Most of the reviewers loved the shoe’s well-constructed upper.

Some testers mentioned that the cushioning was great.

A handful of consumers agreed that the shoe was comfortable.

A good number of purchasers noted that the product was supportive and lightweight.

A lot of users experienced less skin irritation and blisters.

Several consumers lauded its attractive casual design.

A number of users said that the shoe is ideal for long-distance running and training.

Several users commented that this new version is more comfortable than its predecessor.

One user said that he felt like the shoe is well made and looks durable.

The shoe offered more support than the previous version said some reviewers.

The update on the design was gladly welcomed by a majority of runners.

Most reviewers said that running in the shoe did not cause them pain despite having foot and knee problems.

A majority of reviewers mentioned that the shoe fits true to size.

One tester was appreciative of the high arch support the shoe provided.

Most users said that there is enough room in the toe box.

A lot of runners agree that the shoe is very comfortable.

July 12, 2018 By Steve Hooper

Hoka Clifton 5

“True to its award-winning heritage, the Clifton 5 is light, cushy, and very, very fast. Central to its design is the famed HOKA ONE ONE® midsole geometry and a trusted foam package to ensure consistent cushioning through the life of the shoe. Combined with the forgiving and adaptive forefoot, we’re talking a smooth, smooth ride. And to top it all, the 5 has a clean, engineered mesh upper to optimize breathability and comfort. Go in comfort and speed.

A more open engineered mesh construction with fewer overlays than previous versions to optimize breathability and comfort
Reinforced eyestays for durability
Early stage Meta-Rocker for a smooth ride
Full EVA midsole provides signature HOKA ONE ONE® cushioning
Moderate heel bevel provides smooth heel transition
Flat-waisted geometry provides inherent stability

March 22, 2018 By Steve Hooper

Entry Auction – Revel Mt. Charleston Marathon Race Entry, April 28th, 2018

Auction Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/112885833806

Here’s your last chance to get in to the closed Revel Mt. Charleston Marathon on April 28th, 2018!

About the Race:

This incredibly fast and remarkably beautiful road race takes runners from the forests of Kyle Canyon on Mt Charleston to Las Vegas, Nevada. Featuring a smooth downhill slope and spectacular scenery in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, this race will be sure to help you set your PR and finally hit that Boston Qualifying time as it is the fastest marathon in Nevada and in the USA. REVEL in speed. REVEL in beauty. REVEL down Mount Charleston! https://www.runrevel.com/rmc

Who Benefits From this Auction:

The St. George Running Center has received permission from Revel to auction off their sponsorship entry and give 100% of the proceeds to the Southern Utah chapter of Girls on the Run.

Girls on the Run Southern Utah is a non-profit after-school character-building program for girls 3rd – 8th grade. The girls follow a fun curriculum that teaches about self-esteem, healthy living, fighting back against society’s focus on external beauty and rejecting peer pressure. The 10-week program integrates physical activity and gives girls the tools to speak out against negativity, and the most important trait, confidence, to succeed in a changing world. With confidence, the girls learn to take risks, find their voice, and radiate power. https://www.gotrsouthernutah.org/

How the Auction Works:

If you’re wanting this entry bid, bid, bid!! At the end of the auction you will be contacted by the St. George Running Center and receive your promo code entry within 24 hrs of the auction ending.

Please remember to be generous in your bidding and that all the proceeds are going to help the girls in the Southern Utah area! Thank you for your support!

www.StGeorgeRunningCenter.com

February 13, 2018 By Steve Hooper

The New Hoka Cavu

We are excited to be receiving the new Hoka Cavu on February 15th at the St George Running Center!!

Made for those who run but don’t just run, CAVU offers a versatile running shoe with a bold and simple look. A little lower, and a little lighter than its category mates, Cavu features HOKA ONE ONE’s much lauded ‘intelligent’ PROFLY™ cushioning—softer in the heel for shock absorption, and firmer in the forefoot for propulsion and energy return. That responsiveness is further enhanced by the outsole’s zonal RMAT. Employing a seamless, engineered mesh upper, this shoe really disappears on the foot delivering a smooth, light ride. With Cavu it sure looks like clear skies ahead.

The New Hoka Cavu

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