Skechers Aero Spark Multi Tester Review: 6 Comparisons

Article by Courtney Kelly, Renee Krusemark, Sally Reiley, and Sam Winebaum 

Skechers Aero Spark ($130)

Introduction

Sam: The Aero Spark is an all new average stack top every day street coach. Together with the Aero Burst and Aero Tempo it represents a re-emergence of Skechers as a efficiency operating model after a number of quiet years since their robust begin as the primary mainstream model to launch supercritical foams with Hyperburst with Meb successful Boston in Skechers and many people at RTR having fun with the Razor and different fashions. Then silence till 2025 the place they’re again with a  boldly designed new line of trainers.

That includes a Hyperburst supercritical EVA midsole with a ball of the foot carbon infused carbon plate  and with a average 36mm heel / 30mm forefoot stack top it harkens again in some ways to the decrease stack extra versatile trainers of a number of years in the past however right here with cutting-edge supplies. 

Professionals:

Considerably light-weight: Courtney/Renee

Sturdy

Nice worth at $130: Courtney/Renee/Sam/Sally

Definition of a every day trainer-all arounder any run succesful shoe: Courtney/Sam/Sally

Versatile and H-Plate springy but secure using: Renee/Sam/Sally

Cons:

Drop feels decrease than 6mm. Sinks in at heel.-Courtney

Half US dimension lengthy: however slim by means of foot-Courtney/Sam/Sally

Some heel slippage: Courtney/Renee/Sally

Most comparable footwear 

Adizero Boston 12/13 (identical stack top, twin foam and plated): Sam

Saucony Endorphin Pace

Puma Deviate Nitro 3

Stats

Approx. Weight: males’s 9 oz / 255g US9 ladies’s 7.99oz / 226g US W8

  Pattern Weights: 

     males’s  8.8 oz / 249g US8.5

     ladies’s 7.99oz / 226g US W8

Stack Top: 36 mm heel / 30 mm forefoot

Platform Width: 85mm heel / 65mm midfoot / 105mm forefoot

First Impressions, Match and Higher

Courtney:The Aero Spark is the historically stacked possibility within the Aero line. I examined the white, pink and blue colorway, one in all 4 colour choices for the Spark. The step-in really feel of the Spark is snug, however the match is lengthy on my foot with about 2 centimeters of room on the toe. 

The lateral forefoot of the Spark is somewhat slim on the forefoot and causes some stress on the fifth metatarsal. After a number of runs this tightness lessened nevertheless it nonetheless runs slim on that facet. The higher of the Spark is a breathable, skinny, dual-layer mesh that has a stiffer texture. Mild padding across the heel collar helps the consolation of the shoe, however there’s some heel slippage and the heel counter doesn’t cup the heel in addition to it might. The padded, gusseted tongue does effectively to guard the foot however that space isn’t very breathable. The forefoot higher and sides have extra perforation and breathe properly. 

Sam: I gravitated to the Spark over the brand new max Aero Burst (RTR Overview) as today run trainers are more and more max or tremendous max in stack top, inflexible and with little street really feel or flex. 

The boldly styled Spark suits what I’m more and more looking for in a coach: average stack top, respectable weight supercritical foam midsole, and a few snappy flex.  Placing them on my scale I famous a really affordable weight of  8.8 oz / 249g US8.5

The higher is a densely woven skinny very pliable however not significantly tender engineered mesh. I’d name it single layer “plus” as there are in depth embroidered patterns for assist woven by means of the primary mesh. 

The highest part of the gusset tongue has a thick fairly stiff overlay of the identical plasticky materials because the lace eyelets with alongside its high edge a softer padded insert. Midfoot maintain may be very strong.

The heel counter is inflexible and substantial with collars reasonably padded. Maintain was simply superb for me. 

I agree with Courtney that there is no such thing as a query they run lengthy. When you’ve got a slim decrease quantity foot I can confidently say you would dimension down half a dimension. Increased quantity you could have to attempt each sizes.  

I’ve a medium to slim foot and within the subsequent pair I’d, though at my normal dimension they had been in any other case superb with a safe maintain as the remainder of the higher is comparatively slim, only a bit lengthy and this was observed.

Renee: For sizing, I agree the Spark runs a tad lengthy. I’m between half sizes so the dimensions 8, as a substitute of seven.5, had a bit of additional size. That mentioned, I by no means thought of the size a destructive for consolation. As Courtney wrote, the toebox/forefoot is angled and might be constricting on the fifth metatarsal (pinky toe). I’m hesitant to suggest a half dimension down for that purpose. The heel maintain is okay for the shoe’s function. I agree with Courtney that the heel isn’t tremendous safe for a slim heel, however just like the sizing, this was not a destructive for me whereas operating, even on gravel. 

Sally: I additionally acquired the Burst and the Spark in the identical bundle, and naturally I gravitated instantly to the max cushion wild wanting Burst. Who does not wish to have some FUN on the run? Once I then tried the Spark, I assumed I had the flawed dimension as a result of my pair felt just too lengthy for my foot, and didn’t flex the place my foot needs to flex. My first run was not one of the best and I used to be prepared to jot down the Set off as a shoe that was not for me.

 I’m a light-weight runner/marathoner with a slim girl’s foot and the tendency to run all my coaching runs too quick, and I sometimes want the stiffer plated rocker kind trainers. A minimum of I’m making progress by recognizing my pitfalls! However… I got here again to the Spark once more and gave it one other likelihood, and I’ve to confess it appears like a strong every day coach (with a number of match points for me). 

Midsole & Platform

Sam: The platform at 36mm heel / 30 mm forefoot and weight at 9.7 oz ( a bit on the heavy facet) is the very definition of the trendy supercritical foam every day coach. A number of years in the past an analogous weight shoe would have been decrease stack general and better drop. And right here we actually have a ball of the foot carbon infused plastic H-Plate. 

By conserving the forefoot at an inexpensive 30mm and thru the design of the plate now we have a remarkably versatile and on the identical time very springy entrance of the shoe. It’s extra versatile than the Adizero Boston and far more versatile than the largely inflexible Puma Deviate Nitro. The flex and spring is much like the Endorphin Pace 4 however longer. This lengthy spring and flex permits any tempo to be higher accommodated together with fast modifications in tempo, assume intervals.

The rear prolonged rocker permits a clean roll off the heel to the midfoot though at slower paces ( for me 10 min miles or above)  the efficient drop can really feel decrease than the 6mm and the heel considerably agency. Decide up the tempo and that sensation goes away.

The Hyperburst supercritical EVA foam is comparatively rapidly reacting and with some bounce. It isn’t as “tender” as PWRRUN Pb within the Endorphin Pace however extra pleasant and cushioned on the heel than the twin foam Boston from adidas with its agency decrease layer EVA mix concentrated on the heel. There’s a constant really feel underneath foot from heel to toe. Courtney under thought the heel compressed fairly a bit however I didn’t sense this however did discover that the rear rocker is lengthy which successfully reduces the heel at slower paces for me. 

This can be a platform that prefers shifting alongside at average to sooner paces over simple jogs. This “decrease” stack shoe at 36mm heel relative to tremendous max trainers at over 40 mm such because the Burst  is clearly nearer to the bottom and extra pure feeling with loads of very effectively cushioned street really feel and enjoyable agility.

Courtney: For the standard weight every day coach, you instantly really feel the cushion largely underneath the heel, and with noticeable steering on the medial facet as a result of Arch Match sock liner. HYPERburst ice supercritical EVA foam is sturdy and agency, however much less bouncy than the Aero Burst’s twin TPEE/EVA foams. The midfoot flex level can practically be folded in half in its flexibility even with the H-Plate, and you’re feeling this consolation and resilience as you run. I famous the sunshine footfalls within the Spark and it is simple roll ahead. Even on my future, I discovered the final miles saved flying by and I used to be in a position to end the run robust. 

The one factor that’s considerably totally different for me is the heel foam is sort of compliant and compresses down into what appears like lower than a 6mm drop. As Sam mentions above, this may increasingly even be as a result of early heel rocker. When operating at slower paces, you would possibly land additional again the place there’s much less foam. This places somewhat extra stress on my ankle and dorsiflexion. Though it is good to make use of different muscle teams (which have change into considerably lazy in typical excessive stack/excessive drop footwear), it’s one thing I’m aware to not overwork. This being mentioned, I imagine the Spark is a superb shoe to work into my rotation for this very purpose. It has change into a go-to alternative for my sooner paced restoration runs and even lengthy runs because it supplies each cushion and responsiveness. I not too long ago took it to gravel and grime trails and the shoe did superb. 

Renee: At just below 8oz in a ladies’s dimension 8, the Spark isn’t heavy for a every day coach, particularly at this stack top. The shoe runs a lot lighter than the burden, though for its journey, I do want it was lighter (see comparability checklist).  The shoe under no circumstances appears like 36mm on the heel, and the journey has “floor really feel” due to its tender and versatile underfoot geometry. With a midfoot strike, the shoe is enjoyable and bouncy, and is nice for sustaining a quick cadence. Sure, the midsole may be very tender however the integration of the H-plate supplies stability and prevents a bottoming out sensation. 

When forefoot placing and at quick paces, I don’t discover the tender midsole in any respect. A forefoot touchdown is the dullest of strikes with this shoe. To not say it doesn’t deal with pace work nevertheless it’s a extra enjoyable shoe when midfoot placing. For the value, the Spark affords one of the dynamic midsoles. The TPEE insole provides to the tender but dynamic journey, and whereas I do know there’s EVA within the midsole it feels extra like a TPEE except for after I was forefoot placing throughout intervals/pace work.  

Sally: This shoe undoubtedly feels higher underfoot for me with a midfoot touchdown and a quickened cadence. My first simple warm-up miles the place I clearly heel strike extra felt  like a battle to get shifting (however doesnt that first mile at all times really feel exhausting? It does for me, day by day.) However the softer than anticipated EVA foam of the midsole responds effectively when you get going, and I discover the toe-off really pleasantly springy. I agree with Renee that you just really feel nearer to the bottom than the stack top would counsel, and the exaggerated flexibility of the midsole provides to the agile really feel. 

I’m blessed with a bunion on my left foot that I can go months at a time with out noticing – relying on the footwear. However sure footwear, particularly these with softer midsoles underneath the primary metatarsal, rapidly remind me of its presence with a painful, numbing discomfort. The softness and adaptability of the Spark sadly jogged my memory that I’ve that bunion, which made my first run in them significantly difficult (and keep in mind my pair additionally match too lengthy, so the flexing of the shoe above the forefoot may not be ideally situated). 

I don’t recall a shoe this versatile because the likes of the Saucony Freedom – you possibly can actually bend it in half together with your one hand. 

My match points by no means utterly resolved, however they undoubtedly did enhance by the third run, to the purpose the place I used to be having fun with the sooner paced miles and appreciating the flexibility of this shoe.

Outsole

Courtney: The outsole of the Spark has strategically positioned Goodyear rubber decoupled from the forefoot and rear creating ample flex within the midfoot. The outsole maintains good traction and general stability.

Renee: The outsole works effectively with the shoe’s geometry. The shortage of protection underneath the midfoot and separation between the heel enable flex whereas giving some firmness to the touchdown (coupled with the H-plate). Given the tender midsole and TPEE insole, any much less rubber protection and shoe might need a bottoming-out impact. The rubber itself is hearty particularly for a $130 shoe. I’ve no put on at 40 miles on the uncovered sections or rubber. 35 miles had been on gravel and whereas the shoe supplies no grip on my free gravel hills, the shoe itself may be very controllable. 

Sally: I agree that this outsole with its beneficiant quantity of Goodyear rubber works effectively with the geometry of the shoe. 

It’s a tender really feel and a quiet journey, and there aren’t any gravel catching grooves. The traction is strong on moist pavement, and  I do not anticipate to see any put on on this outsole for a very long time.

Sam: The Spark has a effectively designed Goodyear outsole with surprisingly copious rubber protection for the shoe’s weight, rubber being the heaviest materials in a shoe. Two massive entrance cutouts to the midsole together with 2 smaller ones for certain contribute to the Spark’s glorious springy flex. 

May these openings be diminished to offer the shoe a bit extra of a inflexible rocker? Possibly however the flexibility right here makes the Spark very simple to quickly change paces making it a robust alternative for runs the place paces range.

Journey, Conclusions and Suggestions

Highway Scoring Rubric

Highway: Journey (50%): Match (30%): Worth (15%): Fashion (5%): 

Path: Journey (30%): Match (30%): Worth (10%): Fashion (5%) Traction (15%):  Rock Safety (10%): 

New Smiles Enjoyable  Rating!  Out of 5 This rating is about how pleasing/enjoyable the expertise is on the run, or within the case of race kind footwear how efficient it’s to race.

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Courtney: The Aero-Spark does its job as a every day coach, offering a decrease stack possibility for every day miles in comparison with its excessive stack associate shoe, the Aero Burst. The sturdiness of the shoe isn’t clear at this level nevertheless it appears to have little put on and tear on the Goodyear rubber outsole. EVA tends to have an extended life as effectively so I anticipate good issues.

I feel this shoe is a dependable possibility for runners who desire a light-weight every day coach. The Spark has sufficient rigidity and energetic toe off that will help you really feel robust all through your runs. It has the power to run uptempo and even some pace work if that’s the place you wish to take it. It additionally felt nice as a strolling shoe and for an inexpensive value this shoe is a flexible alternative. 

Total 8.25/10

Journey (50%): 8.5 strong vitality return and enjoyable to run in

Match (30%): 7 ran somewhat lengthy, but slim 

Worth (15%): 8.5 good worth

Fashion (5%): 7.5 I want skechers had added extra form to the platform, however the simplicity is sweet

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Renee: The Spark has a enjoyable, bouncy journey from a midfoot strike. I don’t usually want a rockered shoe for every day miles however the Spark is enjoyable because of the TPEE midsole and integration of the H-plate. The plate doesn’t support in responsiveness as in comparison with a nylon plate however somewhat provides some stability and construction to an excessively tender midsole. I like to recommend it for runners who like versatile underfoot rides. The Spark doesn’t limit my pure foot flex as in comparison with a rockered shoe with a firmer midsole and stiffer plate. The shoe is a superb alternative for pace exercise as for every day miles, though I discovered it the least thrilling when forefoot placing throughout intervals. I used the Spark for hilly gravel runs as effectively, and regardless of the tender midsole and rocker, the Spark may be very controllable on uneven landings. 

My longest run was 12 miles (two 12 milers), and with a mid or heel strike the shoe affords sufficient consolation for lengthy runs. I don’t assume I would use the shoe for 20+ miles until I used to be operating gradual or average as I discover the forefoot touchdown to be the least enjoyable and least forgiving. I used to be reviewing the New Stability Insurgent v5 on the identical time, and elected to run my 20 milers in that shoe. 

At $130, the shoe is competitively priced. By way of the “smile” rating, I debated between 4 and 5, however contemplating I can put on the shoe on street, the treadmill, and gravel it’s a 5. Whereas I would want different footwear for sure runs (20+ milers or intervals), I can use the Spark for something and I had enjoyable on every of my runs.  

Renee’s Rating: 9.3/10 

Journey 9/10 Match 9/10 Worth 10/10 Fashion:

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Sam: In a sea of more and more large stack top footwear and inflexible rocker rides, the Spark is refreshing. Versatile and springy with greater than enough reactive effectively stabilized midsole, I discovered the Spark to be an amazing throughout average distances every day coach. I simply put down my quickest common tempo run with a effectively sub 8 minute miles end since some knee points after slower preliminary miles. Sure, the lengthy rear rocker doesn’t favor heel placing slower paces with a considerably low really feel and the tendency is to wish to pace up right here. I actually appreciated the versatile but on the identical time springy forefoot which permits for fast tempo modifications.

The higher is snug and safe however in a subsequent pair I’d dimension down half a dimension for size 

The Spark is my sort of shoe. Cheap in stack top, weight and pricing at $130 it’s for me additionally a enjoyable and  quick shoe with the most recent applied sciences and that may serve most of my coaching wants from every day runs to average size tempo runs, so a variety. 

It’s a close to single shoe rotation for me with all however very gradual and simple and longer runs the place I would choose one thing else.  The Spark can also be an amazing alternative for the faculty highschool runner looking for a flexible all spherical and I anticipate a sturdy coach.  

Skechers, effectively liked previously for his or her quick and light-weight trainers, is again within the entrance pack with the Spark.

Sam’s Rating: 9.45 / 10

Journey (50%): 9.3- however for a bit over pronounced rear rocker and low gradual tempo really feel, glorious

Match (30%) : 9.0, run lengthy and higher could possibly be smoother and softer becoming 

Worth (15%): 9.5 $130 with updated tech and a flexible journey

Fashion (5%):10 beautiful

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Sally: I initially dismissed this shoe as a type of uncommon releases that merely doesn’t work for me and my foot form/operating mechanics. I concluded they had been too lengthy in match and the softness irritated an current bunion on my foot. Thank goodness I persevered and gave them one other shot, which then led to a 3rd run and past. I are likely to want stiffer rocker kind rides however benefit from the tender, springy, and versatile pep of the Spark. I agree with Sam in that this shoe is refreshing amidst the gang of excessive stack superfoams and inflexible rockers on the market. It may be a flexible every day coach that may deal with sooner paces (not so good for me at gradual restoration paces) and is a great deal of shoe for $130. I liked the brand new max cushioned Skechers Aero Burst, and might’t wait to see what Skechers will do with their upcoming Tempo shoe on this lineup. 

Sally’s rating: 8.75

 Journey (50%):8.8  Match (30%): 8.0  Worth (15%):  9.7 Fashion (5%): 10.0

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6 Comparisons

Skechers Razor 4 (RTR Overview)

Renee: Neither the Razor 4 nor the Extra 2 had the magic of Razor 3. The H-Plate appeared to boring the midsole and the easy, pure flex of the Razor 3 was changed with a firmer, forefoot rocker. The Spark implements the H-Plate way more successfully. Right here, the plate prevents the overly tender midsole from bottoming out. The rocker is way more from the midsole somewhat than the forefoot. The Spark is heavier however affords a extra dynamic journey, albeit a softer one. Sizing is comparable. 

New Stability Insurgent v5 (RTR Overview)

Renee: Each footwear are effectively rounded every day trainers, however with totally different underfoot rides. The Insurgent 5 has a listed heel stack of 35mm however I measure solely 30mm. The Spark lists a 36mm heel stack and under no circumstances feels that prime. The Insurgent appears like the next stack shoe, and affords a clearly extra protecting forefoot touchdown. The Insurgent is about 1 full ounce lighter in my dimension 8. For a midfoot rocker and springy midsole, the Spark might be extra enjoyable. For an all-around shoe, the Insurgent. Sizing is comparable.  

Sam: Considerably lighter sure with a deeper forefoot cushion really feel and stiffer and firmer general journey. I discover the Insurgent comparatively flatter using if a bit extra secure. Its flex level is way ahead and never practically as lengthy or as springy (as no plate) because the Spark’s. The Insurgent v5 lighter extra ethereal higher is simpler on the foot and true to dimension in size. Nonetheless, simple decide of the extra enjoyable to run and agile Spark for me regardless of the burden distinction.

Sally: Camp Insurgent 5 right here. It really works higher for my mechanics, weighs much less and runs lighter, and feels extra secure and protecting underfoot. Each are nice every day trainers that may be very versatile.

Brooks Hyperion 2 (RTR Overview)

Renee: The Hyperion 2 is a lighter shoe with a conventional journey. The shoe affords a easy nonsense journey with a forefoot rocker. The Spark has a a lot softer midsole and a rocker from the midfoot. For those who want bounce and softness, the Spark. For a conventional journey, the Hyperion 2. Sizing is comparable with the Spark having a contact extra size. 

Saucony Endorphibn Pace 4 (RTR Overview)

Renee: I didn’t evaluate the Pace 5 and suggest studying the RTR evaluate right here. The plate of the Pace supplies a firmer extra responsive journey. The H-plate of the Spark isn’t felt in the best way a speed-focused plate feels in different footwear. The H- plate supplies stability to a really tender midsole. Regardless of the softer midsole, the Spark is the extra controllable shoe. For constant tempo paces with extra underfoot, the Pace. For every day miles and a enjoyable underfoot journey, the Spark. Sizing is comparable. 

Sam: I discover extra of a disconnect between plate and softer foam within the Pace than within the Spark. The Spark feels extra pulled collectively as its extra versatile plate marches its midsole higher. The Pace is a little more forgiving general with much less of that lowish feeling  rear rocker however for throughout coaching makes use of the Spark is a extra versatile non tremendous max alternative

ASICS GEL-Cumulus 27 (RTR Overview)

Courtney: The Cumulus, is ASICS decrease stack every day coach. The Cumulus’s higher is made with a jacquard engineered mesh and may be very snug and breathable. Although it weighs in lighter, it’s barely wider on the base, including somewhat extra underfoot stability.  That is one thing I used to be wishing for whereas operating within the Spark. The Cumulus sports activities a decrease stack and has much less cushion, however the 8mm drop and firmer really feel of the shoe are extra pure for me.  

Sam: The Cumulus doesn’t have supercritical foam and whereas FF Blast  is a superb EVA mix it’s duller and firmer than the Hyperburst within the Spark. The Cumulus is extra secure as a result of its denser foam, wider platform and non rocker rear of the shoe with its higher considerably extra polished however in its comparable weight and stack top class is for me now dated compared to the Spark.

Adidas Boston 13 (RTR Overview)

Courtney: The Boston is a extra particular uptempo shoe. Though heavier than the Aero Spark, the Boston needs to go somewhat bit sooner and I discovered my restoration runs would flip into development runs simply because the Boston runs higher at sooner paces. The Aero Spark is extra multi-purpose. It fits simple brief, or lengthy runs, and can be utilized for uptempo exercises as effectively. The Boston is a firmer shoe however each present a safe and managed journey. 

Sam: Agree with Courtney. The Boston 13 is a extra “critical, secure and tighter wound various on the identical stack top, drop and about the identical weight. Its EnergyRods have a extra decisive firmer midfoot flex and spring and there’s a extra distinct ahead plunge to the deep Lightstrike Professional upfront after a comparatively agency and in depth agency Lightstrike foam rear of the shoe. For longer distance sooner tempo runs the Boston, for on a regular basis coaching at non restoration simple paces the Spark. I examined a real to dimension pair of Boston and because it has the next quantity higher would dimension down half a dimension whereas additionally within the Spark I’d dimension down half a dimension however in its case for size.

Index to all RTR opinions: HERE

 Aero Spark, Burst and Tempo 

SKECHERS RUNNING 

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Tester Profiles

Courtney Kelly, age 37 is a school lacrosse participant turned avid runner. She lives in Manchester, MA together with her husband and two daughters ages 4 and eight. Courtney signed up for her first 1/2 marathon the morning of the race in 2022, successful second place in a time of 1:26. She determined to take operating a bit extra significantly, becoming a member of Depraved Working Membership and attempting some coaching plans. She ran her first marathon this fall in 3:04:27. As well as, she holds a half marathon PR of 1:25, a 5 mile PR 30:17, and a 5k PR of 18:20. She seems ahead to getting some extra power and pace underneath her belt this subsequent season, earlier than taking a crack on the marathon once more. She is 5’4”, 110 lbs. Off the roads, Courtney is a painter and loving mom to her women. 

Renee is a former U.S. Marine journalist, which is when her enjoyment of operating and writing began. She isn’t that superior of a runner, however she tries actually exhausting. Most of her weekly 50-60 miles happen on rural nation roads in Nebraska, that means mud, gravel, grime, hills, and the occasional area. She has PR’s of 1:30:59 for the half marathon and three:26:45 for the marathon.

Sally is a lifelong runner and mom of 5 who agreed towards her higher judgment to run her first marathon at age 54; she has since run the previous eleven Boston Marathons, three NYC Marathons, two Chicagos, and one London with the WMM Six Star Medal now in her sights (Berlin in 2025). With a Boston PR of three:25:55 in 2022 (ninth place in AG) and three consecutive 2nd place in Age Group awards in NYC, she has competed in a number of Abbott WMM Age Group World Championships and positioned sixth on the planet in W 60-64 when she ran an all-time PR of three:24:02 at age 63 on the 2022 London Marathon.  She additionally competes in USATF races of all distances with the Higher Lowell Highway Runners staff. So as to add that means to her Boston Marathon races she runs with Workforce Eye and Ear and has raised over $320,000 for Massachusetts Eye and Ear Hospital. Sally stands tall at 5’2’’ and 105 kilos, and lives in Marblehead, MA the place she trains open air 12 months spherical. She blames her love of snowboarding out West for any and all Boston Marathon coaching challenges.

Sam is the Editor and Founding father of Highway Path Run. He’s in his 60’s with 2025 Sam’s 54th 12 months of operating roads and trails. He has a a long time outdated 2:28 marathon PR. Nowadays he runs halves within the simply sub 1:40 vary if he will get very, very fortunate. Sam trains 30-40 miles per week largely at average paces on the roads and trails of New Hampshire and Utah be it on the run, mountaineering or on nordic skis. He’s 5’9” tall and weighs about 160 lbs, if he’s not having fun with too many superb New England IPA’s.