Founded by one contagiously kind surfer who passed away too young, Levitate has emerged as the first authentic brand out of New England in a hundred years that helps reconnect us all through what really matters most. Some Call it a community, others a lifestyle, and some call it a way of thinking, but we can all call it “Levitate”.

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After a long run, the need to take care of your feet post-run is something that we all know is critically important if you’re anything like me you may at times forget to focus on the importance of foot care. Now, thanks to our friends at Jox Sox you can easily take care of the your feet with their energy socks.

The Jox Sox Energy series socks are designed to provide the quick recovery today’s athletes are looking for while still keeping you cooler and drier. Full support and massaging energy domes make these socks the ultimate in performance, recovery and comfort. The low cut Energy socks has a great compression quality to them and the massaging domes feel great on the feet either immediately post-run or while walking around the house after a long run. The socks are durable and comfortable and a really nice post-run treat for the feet!

In addition to the Energy series, Jox Sox has an entire lineup of other socks that are available for purchase. Click here to check out the whole Jox Sox lineup and purchase your Jox Sox today!

Spring is right around the corner and now is the time to ditch those socks that took a beating during the winter months and get ready for some springtime running. And who better to order some new running socks from than our friends at Darn Tough Vermont?

First introduced to the brand at a trail run in Stowe, Vermont, Darn Tough Vermont makes some incredible running socks that are functional and fashionable and are perfect for runners. These socks are all made in the USA and are comfortable beyond words and a great option for runners whether it’s tackling a trail or pounding the pavement that you prefer.

Right now, Darn Tough Vermont is also offering free shipping on all orders over $50 and you can mix and match between running socks, hiking socks and even more business or casual socks, as well.

Click here to shop at Darn Tough Vermont and support this great brand; your feet will thank you!

In Madison, Wisconsin for the weekend so looked for a run to do while here and came across the Park Run held each Saturday morning at Howard Temin Lakeshore Path. Park Run is a fun run that is free to run and is put on by a dedicated group of volunteers each week. There are runs held all over the world so it’s a great way to meet-up with some runners if you find yourself away from home and are looking for a run to do.

Today’s run was about 2 miles from my hotel so I walked to the race which was held on a nice path alongside Lake Mendota and adjacent to the grounds of the University of Wisconsin. The organizers were friendly and inviting and welcomed first time runners and a couple of out-of-towners like me.

Because the race is held on a trail for part of the run, the volunteers did a great job warning runners to not go out for a PR pace as part of the course was going to be quite icy and difficult to traverse. The route was an out-and-back run so you knew what to expect along the way and the stretch of run that was on a dirt trail was pretty difficult in some spots, more so on the way back as there was a bit more of a downhill slope coming back toward the finish line. Overall, it wasn’t awful running out there; you just had to run smart and the crew of other runners along the way did well to pace each other through the icier stretches of the run.

The race was a gorgeous run alongside Lake Mendota and the cool air was met with sunny morning skies so it was a really nice morning for a run. Finished the run with a time of 28:47, good for 9:18/miles. Not too shabby given the ice that was out there. Definitely will be looking for more Park Runs to complete when on the road again!

Who doesn’t love a road race that starts and finishes at a local brewery? Register for the Black Hat Brew 5K at Black Hat Brew Works which is being held on June 8th in Bridgewater, MA!

Click here to register today!