Ethan Caldwell

I used to think knee pain was just part of running. After 15 years of logging miles and completing three marathons, I hit a wall at age 38 when my left knee started screaming at mile three of every run. The culprit? My worn-out trainers with over 600 miles on them. That experience taught me … Read more

I remember the first time I felt that sharp ache along my shinbone. It was three miles into what should have been an easy training run, and I had to limp home wondering if my marathon dreams were over. That was five years ago, and since then I have tested over 40 different running shoes … Read more

Finding the best running shoes for supination can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. If you have ever looked at your worn-out running shoes and noticed the outer edges are completely destroyed while the inner soles look brand new, you probably supinate. I spent three months testing neutral cushion shoes after my … Read more

I still remember the day my knees started screaming at mile three of what should have been an easy five-mile run. After visiting a running specialist, I learned I was an overpronator. My feet were rolling inward excessively with each step, creating a chain reaction of stress up through my ankles, knees, and hips. Finding … Read more

That first step out of bed in the morning shouldn’t feel like stepping on broken glass. I know this pain personally – the stabbing sensation in your heel that makes you wonder if you’ll ever run pain-free again. After testing 23 different running shoes over six months with a physical therapist who specializes in foot … Read more

Finding the best running shoes for narrow feet has been a personal struggle of mine for years. I have tried on dozens of pairs that felt like boats on my feet, sliding around with every stride and leaving me with blisters after just a few miles. After logging over 500 miles in various narrow-width options, … Read more

Finding the best running shoes for wide feet can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. I have been there. After logging over 2,000 miles in various shoes and consulting with specialty running store experts, I have learned that wide feet need more than just a size adjustment. Most runners with wide feet … Read more

Finding the best running shoes for high arches can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. When I started running with high arches three years ago, I learned the hard way that the wrong shoes leave you with foot pain, heel bruising, and even knee issues. High arches (also called pes cavus) create … Read more

Finding the right wetsuit can transform your swim from a struggle to a strength. I have spent over 15 years racing triathlons, and I can tell you that buoyancy is the single most important factor for most age-groupers. A high-buoyancy wetsuit does not just keep you afloat. It elevates your hips and legs into a … Read more

Standing at the water’s edge before my first open water swim, I remember the cold panic that set in. The water looked endless, and my rented surf wetsuit felt like a straitjacket that wanted to drown me. That is when I learned the hard truth: not all wetsuits are created equal, and triathlon demands a … Read more