The Wave Sky is the newest member to the Mizuno family as of May 2017.  This particular model retails at $240 & has settled quite nicely in our premium, stable-neutral category & comparable to the New Balance 1080, Brooks Glycerin & Saucony Triumph ISO.

Mizuno retired their Wave Enigma & brought the Wave Sky to the market with all their newest technologies & these guys were made for running!  With a 10mm heel drop, this shoe aligns with most current shoes on the market making the transition to this model a little kinder on the achilles. 

Upon the first feel on the foot, the Wave Sky delivers that instant cushioned feel underfoot. The heel is very padded, a deep toe box makes you feel that blisters may be almost impossible and a snug feeling across the mid foot gives you that instant feel that this shoe fits just right.  

Once moving the shoe still maintains that cushioned feel without losing responsiveness & that signature performance orientated ride that Mizuno prides themselves on.   This is thanks to two of their newest technologies, Cloudwave and Smoothride.
Made out of the lightest materials, Cloudwave guides the foot through mid stance assuring effortless transition and flexes at heel strike, reducing impact & making your shoe feel that little bit more cushy and soft without losing the freedom of movement. The Wave Sky is also heavily padded with two layers of foam - the bottom layer is segmented so each section crushes independently upon foot strike complimenting a smooth transition.
Smoothride is a combination of Mizuno's midsole and outsole technologies and starts working as soon as your foot touches the ground.  It promotes movement from the back to the front of the foot & gives you a more solid platform at toe off which helps you generate more power from each strike.

If you're after a great neutral running shoe for those longer runs without losing the feel for the road - then come on in store & get the Mizuno Wave Sky on your feet!

We all know exercise is important for our health, happiness and of course, our overall fitness - knowing is the easy part - but how beneficial is it for you? Whether you are running, cycling, working out at the gym - any physical form of exercise can offer more than meets the eye.

So back to basics, the definition of exercise is activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness. If we look back at our ancestors, they were always on the move, whether it was for travel, to find food, socialising & work.   In today's society the modern world has progressed in many ways to make our lives "easier" and in turn, cutting out a lot of the physical activity that was once easily incorporated into everyday life & has become what can be seen as unenjoyable or a chore.  A large portion of adults & children today lead a relatively sedentary lifestyle, which is defined as engaging in no physical activity in a two week period. Therefore not being nearly active enough to reap the benefits. So what are the benefits of making those small changes in life to become more active?

Exercise decreases the risk of disease, boosts your immune system & is the easiest & cheapest form of preventative care! Studies show that regular physical activity can cut the risk of common chronic illnesses such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis & cancer.
Aerobic exercise can help improve your heart health, endurance & aid in weight loss. Strength training improves muscular strength & endurance & provides stability in joints. Flexibility/stability exercises can assist in having an optimal range of motion in your joints & help reduce the risk of falls & injury.

Physical activity boosts your energy levels. It may sound counterintuitive but using your energy to go for a quick run, walk gym session will pay off with increased energy levels in the long run.  If you are often inactive & physically fatigued, being a little more active will be more beneficial for your health rather than craving that quick hit from a coffee or an energy drink. Exercising requires an increased consumption of oxygen which in turn increases our lung capacity. Over time this allows you to deliver more oxygen to your brain and blood stream, helping you feel more awake, alert and ready to take on your day-to-day chores.  Getting a little more active will also improve your sleeping patterns, assists in the treatment of insomnia & encourages learning & memory.

Australian Government guidelines recommend 30 minutes of physical activity everyday to achieve the ongoing benefits.  The bottom line is physical activity is a great way to increase energy levels, boost self esteem & improve your future. Find something you enjoy so it no longer feels like a chore, team it with a balanced diet & you'll be feeling great in no time.

​ If you're not sure where to start, here's a couple of tips:

• Track your daily activity with an app on your phone or an activity tracker.
• Set reminders on your phone to get up and move.
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
• Make active dates with friends, whether you walk to your local cafe or hit up a gym class together.
• Walk to work rather than using transport.
• Add 5 minutes of exercise into your day and gradually build up.
• Give yourself a goal to run your first 5km, ride everyday or a weight loss goal.

​So you’re all probably wondering why w​e have taken the business focus away from our online store?! After a couple of years of dipping our toes into the e-commerce sector, we gathered one impressive result – most of our targeted audience ventured in store even after browsing our website.
 
At The Running Edge we pride ourselves on the service and the knowledge that we deliver to our customers & feel that this is where our business values really lie.
It’s a big game-changer having shoes that suit your personal make-up such as your gait & foot type & essential to establishing a “happy relationship” with your feet when running. Once we find a collection of shoes that are well-suited to your feet we can then start to consider other intrinsic factors such as muscle fatigue and “niggles” when selecting your shoes for your chosen activities – s​omething that we’re simply unable to deliver online.

​And this is where we say hello to our little blog.
 
We all know fitness is a journey and it really doesn’t have to suck, it’s not all about the numbers and you’ll hit some pretty epic speed bumps along the way & sometimes all you need is to know that someone else is probably hitting those same speed bumps. We also know that not all of you can make it in store for a simple chat. 

This is where we come in with our blog to give you a whole lot of motivation with a dose of knowledge. We will be covering topics like those pesky shin splints, planter fasciitis or never-ending blisters. You’ll be able to read all about tried and tested products, get the low-down on local events and training tips from successful local athletes.   And not to forget those feel-good inspiration stories!