
Today in Gear: February 3, 2015
A lightweight city bike and sneakers to go with it, a deflated leather football, a slim carry-on and more.

A lightweight city bike and sneakers to go with it, a deflated leather football, a slim carry-on and more.

The original minimal movement and natural running got joggers quick stepping on the track and trail. Then came the backlash: those saying minimalism leads to injury, hurting more than it helps.

Is “maximalist” the next big thing in running? There’s certainly a lot to love.
By Peter Koch

Warm weather: we can’t say enough good things about it. There’s something noble about putting on cold weather gear and sticking it out all winter, but running in the summer, sweat pouring off your brow, hat and clothing looking like the Bonneville salt flats, the first sip of Heed after a 20 miles in the scorching heat, runner babes in short shorts — this is pure, unadulterated sport pleasure.
