I review the Brooks Aurora-BL, a shoe, that, despite looking like a pair that belongs on the feet of astronauts on a spaceship, has flown under most people's radars, explain how to choose the best running routes unique to you, and I detail the 8 worst and most head-scratching questions I've been asked as an unknown running blogger. Questions 1-8 just may shock you. Plus, I provide tips on how to become a wildly successful running influencer, like me. Kinda...

• Choosing the Best Running Routes: How should you choose the best running route unique to you? You know, the one route that lifts both your spirits and legs higher, no matter your state of mind or body. Follow your heart...

• Brooks Aurora-BL Review: While the shoe may not “defy gravity” as the company playfully boasts in its marketing copy, it will most certainly defy your expectations of what a Brooks shoe can be. It’s surely no small step for Brooks, and it’s one giant leap for humankind…who run.

• Worst Questions Asked of a Blogger: I started The Size 15 Runner Blog less than a year ago, so I wasn’t sure what to expect attending my first running expo as a blogger. Turns out, I had no idea what was in store for me.

• Tips to Become a Running Influencer: You've never had a mentor like The Size 15 Runner. Follow his Instagram tips to gain thousands of followers!

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• How to Actually Use Energy Gels: Some athletes use steroids to gain a competitive advantage. I have enough pimples, hair loss, and extreme mood swings to last me a lifetime. The only injection I want is a shot of ooey, gooey fluid from energy gels. However, it's easy to get caught up in the "energy gel game" and find yourself constantly chasing the “sugar high.” To help others overcome their energy gel addictions like I did, I moderate an “Energy Gel-aholics Anonymous” meeting and you're invited!

• New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 v13 Review: You’ll think I’m insane (and you’re not necessarily wrong), but I tried versions 10-12 of the New Balance 1080 and returned each of them. I was about to give up on the shoe, but then v13 arrived. The shoe’s overhaul offers one of the softest rides on the roads, but is it too soft?

• Hypnosis and Running: Did you know, in addition to being a mediocre podcast host and blogger, The Size 15 Runner is also a self-proclaimed hypnotherapist? It’s true! (In his mind, anyway.) But what if I told you, he could hypnotize you to fall in love with running?

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• Avoid this Running Shoe Rotation Mistake: I recently looked at my running shoe rotation in the mirror and I didn’t like what I saw. I realized I had a problem. No, I’m not talking about the size of my shoe collection; a running shoe addiction is a good problem. Mine was much more serious—make sure to avoid the big mistake I made.

• Saucony Kinvara Pro Review: Attention Kinvara haters: Forget everything you knew about the regular Kinvara: The Kinvara Pro is completely different. Attention all Kinvara lovers: Forget everything you knew about the regular Kinvara: The Kinvara Pro is completely different. There's definitely a better way to state that, but I like to be dramatic. While the name of the shoe may be confusing, one thing is clear: both Kinvara stans and haters should enjoy the Pro.

• Shamrock Marathon Recap: Last Sunday I ran the Virginia Beach Shamrock Marathon, my sixth marathon and second attempt at running under three hours. I’m in the best shape of my life thanks to the best training block of my running career. But did it translate to race day success?

• Build-a-Running-Shoe-Workshop: You've heard of the iconic Build-a-Bear-Workshop, now, get ready for your kids to build their own running shoes! It's the coolest, best toy on the market, but don't take my word for it—hear straight from kids!

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• 5 Future Running Shoe Trends: To help runners prepare for what’s “next” in running shoe development, I did my own "research” by taking a gander into my crystal ball. Discover the five best running shoe trends I predict for the future. Trends 1-5 just may shock you.

• HOKA Clifton 9 Review: What better shoe to start with for my intro to HOKA than the Clifton? The Clifton 9 has more stack height, less weight, and a new upper—three features you hope for in any update. But how does the beloved neutral daily trainer perform on the roads?

• How Committing to Running Changed Me⁠: You could easily call me a quitter. I quit basketball, soccer, baseball, tennis, piano, theater, cross country, and more early on as a kid. Yet, running was the only activity that kept me coming back, even after I quit—many times. Hear why it did and how it changed my life.

• I become an (uncertified) running coach! WARNING: My coaching "methods" are...questionable.

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• Best Time to Go Running: As an anxious person, I tend to worry about the smallest things that have no impact on my life. That’s, perhaps, no more evident than when I’m figuring out when to run. Do I go running in the morning? At night? What about the middle of the day? It’s ironic that something so enjoyable can cause me unneeded stress. To help runners like me, I’m sharing my “expert” opinion on the best time to run.

• Do Outsoles Really Matter? It’s the most overlooked and underappreciated component of the running shoe. It’s not the sexiest or most exciting part, it gets the dirtiest and wears down the quickest, and it’s the only part you can’t see while running. But the next time you’re in the market for your next shoe, you'd be wise to give the bottom of the shoe a good, hard look, in addition to the midsole and upper.

• ASICS Gel-Nimbus 25 Review: ASICS says this shoe will make you feel like you’re landing on clouds, and others will describe the shoe as pillowy soft. Personally, the shoe reminds me more of a blanket — a security blanket. It’s a shoe runners can depend on to provide a supremely comfortable run with ample protection from the pavement and fatigue. Find out why it's one of my favorites.

• CSI: Running Shoes returns with a season premiere so shocking, it'll leave you on the edge of your toes. Unless you're a heel-striker, then you'll be on the edge of your heels.

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• Overcoming Race Day Anxiety and Fears: Despite devoted marathon training, as I inch closer to my spring marathon starting line with my abnormally sized feet, I can’t help but feel anxious and fearful about reaching my sub-3-hour marathon goal.

• Brooks Hyperion Max Review: The Max paves the way for an exciting chapter for Brooks and I can’t wait to see how the story unfolds. Like a good book, this is one shoe I keep reaching for and don’t want to put down — unless it’s on pavement.

• 6 Reasons Why Running Together is Like Dating: Running together with someone for the first time is just like going on a first date. Discover why sharing the road isn’t so different from the restaurant table.

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• 5 Best Race Day Tips: There’s a plethora of race day tips, so why not muddy the waters and share what’s worked for me? Here’s the definitive guide for everything you need to optimize your race day experience and earn that PR...sorta.

• Topo Athletic Atmos Review: The Atmos is Topo's first max cushioned road shoe and it’s my first-ever Topo shoe. Was the 10-year wait to try Topo worth it?

• Why Dogs are a Runner's Best Friend: Hate running alone and can’t seem to find the right running partner? It’s time to start running with a dog!

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• "Comedy" Special: The Size 15 Runner hits the stage for his debut "comedy" special: What's the Deal with Heel Pull Tabs? He sure is triggered by those little "woke" pieces of fabric, but is he humorous in the slightest?

• Saucony Ride 17 Review: Is it the same old Ride, or does the addition of PWRRUN+ foam elevate the shoe to another level?

• Is the Weather Frightful or Delightful? It Depends: Find out how a small change of your perspective can go a long way toward enjoying running in heavy snow, rain, and winds, AKA, "The Triple Threats of Bad Running Weather." (I've really got to think of a catchier phrase.)

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It's Valentine's Day and we've got a love-themed episode!

• Buying Shoes Through a Rom-Com Lens: Buying running shoes can often feel like entering into a romantic relationship. And just as a relationship can lead to love, you can fall head over running-shoe-heels for your footwear. But what happens when the running shoe magic (and outsole) starts to fade?

• A Love Letter to Running: What better way to express your love than by writing a love letter? Yes, running may be inanimate, but it continues to serve as a main character in my life. Listen to my surprisingly honest love letter to running.

• Why I Love Long Runs: I can’t sleep in, enjoy a nice breakfast, or relax on the couch after a stressful work week, yet, despite these self-deprivations, there’s nothing I’d rather be doing first thing on Saturday morning than running for multiple hours.

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10 Running Commandments: Have you heard the good news?! An ancient stone tablet etched with the 10 Commandments of Running was recently unearthed. Scholars have proposed a wide range of theories to explain the commandments’ origin, but one thing is clear: it’s now regarded as the definitive religion for all runners. Find out how to follow them with ease...sorta.

Shoe Rotation: Just as the world revolves around runners, we have a rotation of our own: a running shoe rotation. But how should you build the best shoe lineup for you?

Who is The Size 15 Runner? Meet the questionable mind behind The Size 15 Runner.

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