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On October 14th in Wichita, KS was the running of the PrairieFire series: marathon, half-marathon, and 5k. And this year, we had a special guest running: Denny Krahe, host of the Dizruns podcast, and JogAlong’s very own running article ...

Go to your room. No computer for a week. You’re grounded. Ten minutes in time-out. No dessert for a month. Most of us have been punished for something when we were kids. In western societies, punishment for children is not only acceptable, but ...

With fall race season in full swing, many runners will soon be faced with the question of what’s next. When you have a race to look forward to, you know why you’re getting up at 4 AM on Saturday to go for a run before the rest of the world wakes ...

It was late August, 1975, and I was sobbing into my pillow. My mother had announced that the following day, we would go shopping for back-to-school clothing and supplies. Those magically unstructured days of swimming, biking, catching frogs, ...

Our August update features several topics. June and July were heavy months on the design side. As I mentioned in my last article, there was a large amount of stress analysis done on components and assemblies. The manufacturer and I exchanged ...

One topic that doesn’t get talked about much in running circles is burnout. No matter how much you love to run, the possibility exists that running will lose its luster for you at some point. I know, because I’ve dealt with burnout as a runner ...

Hello Everyone! While it’s not officially summer yet, here in Kansas we unfortunately skipped spring and our high temperatures are already up to 90s+F/32+C. Warm temperatures or not, I hope your near summer has started out well. For me, ...

When you hear the word momentum, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind?  Hopefully, the word doesn’t trigger some horrific memories of Isaac Newton and your high school physics class (and if it does, I’m terribly sorry)! As ...

As the parent of an eight-year-old, I treasure the times I get to cuddle up with my big boy. He still sits on my lap and occasionally he even falls asleep curled up against me while reading before bed, his warm cheek pressed against my cool arm. ...

This month I dug into the testing archive to find this picture of Anna (running) and Kolby (professionally handing out business cards) at a Wichita, Kansas 5k from a few years back. I wanted to share this in the spirit of celebrating the company ...

JogAlong Founder Mike Dresher never got an allowance as a child. “My brother and I received payments for working for my parents, no allowance.” Growing up on a farm, there was ample opportunity to work. What hourly rate did his parents pay?  “My ...

What do you do to prepare your body before you start your run for the day? If you’re like a lot of runners, you prepare your body for your run by running. No matter what is on tap for the day, the warmup stays the same: start with an easy mile ...

First, a big thank you to those of you who took our survey recently. Your input supports and guides our assumptions for the business model and influences our decisions as we move toward bringing the JogAlong to you. We are analyzing the data now ...

Nine-year-old “David” came home from school deeply distressed the other day. When his mother asked him what was wrong, he said he’d learned in school that African boys his age have to become soldiers and fight in wars, and that many of them ...

Maybe you had a great year of running in 2017 and are ready to keep on rolling into the new year. Maybe you’re looking to get back on track in 2018 after getting knocked off track last year. Either way, now is the time to set yourself up ...

What’s new in November? A bunch. But before I explain the picture above, I’d like to ask for your help. Keep an eye out for a short survey from JogAlong in the next few weeks. We are forging ahead on many fronts: product, marketing, ...

This time of year, life has a tendency to get a little hectic! As the year winds down and the days get shorter, holiday parties, family gatherings, and travel plans start to pop up on the calendars of many runners. And that creates the dilemma ...

  I was in Costco the first time I witnessed Emotion Coaching. Trying to find rice crackers with the lowest sodium content, I heard a familiar sound: the cries of a child having a tantrum. I looked up and saw a red-faced girl in pigtails on ...

In early spring, I went to Taiwan and met with our manufacturing team for the first time. I was back again in June and we had another intensive design review. What does intensive design review mean, you might ask? Well, we start with a group of ...

We’ve all heard the saying that consistency is key, and that applies to pretty much every area of life. Your running life is certainly no exception. If you want to make progress toward your running goals, no matter what they are, the best thing ...

  Raking leaves and jumping into piles…apple picking…making Halloween costumes…we all have our favorite memories of fall activities. But there are so many other more unique ways to enjoy the back-to-school season. So if you’re pining away ...

A hike up Elephant Mountain, also known as the Nangang District Hiking Trail in Taipei, was a great way to finish my trip to Taiwan this month.  A light rain trickled through the green canopy as I came upon this little girl holding her pink ...

My favorite family ritual with my wife and son is inspired by the TV show, “The Six Million Dollar Man.” This program featured a character, Steve Austin, who had a terrible accident and had to be rebuilt with “bionic” technology, enabling him to ...

Are you itching for spring to hurry up and get here so you can get back to running outside without wearing a bunch of layers and worrying about slipping and falling with every step? I assure you, you’re not alone. Running inside for any reason, ...

Before becoming a mother, I was maniacally involved in my community. I sang in the community choir, mentored, organized concerts by my piano students at nursing homes, led writing and performance workshops with various youth groups, served on ...

Before going full time on the JogAlong, I worked as a design engineer with other companies, either as an employee, contractor, or consultant. There were times it was frustrating to report the actual status of a project only to see the details ...

It seems to me that there are two types of people: those who love New Year’s resolutions and those who hate them! Which side of the fence are you on? (Me? I’m a fan!) Personally, I see New Year’s resolutions as big goals that keep me moving ...

Chicken and Veggie Cakes: for your winter appetite When the temperature goes down, our appetites go up, right? It feels like we constantly need something to chew. This happens because in order to maintain our bodies’ temperatures ...

You finish up the second diaper change of the morning and glance at the clock: 8:30. Now you really have to go. You yell up to your four-year-old, “Sammy, grab your backpack, we’re leaving.” You look for a comb in your purse and find wads of ...

Who are inventors, entrepreneurs, and founders?  My thought: all of us. I am certain we all have qualities that can lead to innovation, a process improvement, a new product, a new method, a better short cut, an improved life hack. Get the idea? ...

The holiday season is officially upon us. With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it can be easy to officially move running to the back burner and worry about it in the new year. Don’t. I get it. My life gets crazy this time of year as well, ...

The holiday season is here! It’s a time to be with our loved ones, our family and our friends. Being close to them also gives us the desire to cook something special. We want to look around and see the table surrounded by love. We want our ...

For me, December means candles, latkes, gingerbread, carols at nursing homes, pine boughs, meals on wheels, my stepmother’s antique Christmas tree decorations, and those first bright white snowfalls. I remember after my son was born, looking ...

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Perhaps we’re not as close as we once were to the tradition of celebrating the fall harvest, but it is a good place to start when we reflect on who and what we should be thankful for. At the top of my ...

A healthy diet contains a variety of different types of foods to help our bodies receive the vitamins and minerals it needs to function properly. As much as we may enjoy one or two specific foods, we know (at least I HOPE we know!) that a ...

Bright autumn colors turn pale, chilly winds rattle the windows, and our bodies crave warmer fare. Yes, indeed, winter is around the corner. For many, this colder and darker reality can be difficult, depressing. Instead of meeting the season ...

Imagine a place where you and your baby are always welcome, no matter how exhausted, hormonal, or emotional you may be feeling. Imagine learning about your bodies and your nervous systems and imagine that knowledge helping you thrive during that ...

Perspiration and inspiration are on my mind this fall. Let’s start with the inspiration. The overall goal of getting kids and adults outside remains the number one source of inspiration. I was reminded of that a couple of weekends ago when ...

You. Are. Awesome. I don’t know about you, but I can be a wee-bit overly critical of myself for my myriad of shortcomings as a runner. And because of that, it’s easy to think that I’m nothing fancy. However, I am something fancy. And so are you. ...

These are the last days of summer. Like in the USA, here in northern Italy, we are still facing some warm days. Let’s create a gourmet salad bar to celebrate and make the most of these final remaining outdoor days. Guests visited us ...

Synopsis: Little Pax the Perch wants to play at the waterfall, but he’s embarrassed to swim in front of his older friends. Everyone has an opinion. When Pax decides his opinion is the one that counts, he makes it to the waterfall for a ...

The other day, a friend and I were having dinner to catch up. I hadn’t seen him since I left my contract job 15 months ago. He told me that in one of his MBA classes, they were discussing the JogAlong branding and website. My response: ...

Most of us don’t think about rest after a race while we’re getting ready for one; we’re focused on preparation. And when it comes to preparation, runners have no shortage of resources available from which to choose. There are a ...

Easy, healthy meals during the week are essential. Our days are usually very demanding, with our exercise routines, work, children, and house chores, even during summer holidays. To continue healthy-clean eating, most of us are looking for easy ...

Most baby photos are taken by the one person in the family who serves as the in-house photographer. This is the person who actually thinks about grabbing the camera along with the 873 other crucial baby-related items before leaving the house for ...

Some of you may be wondering: what’s the process like designing and creating a product like the JogAlong? The first step was having the initial idea. That was back in 2002. I admired parents who made their child part of their exercise routine, ...

What kind of runner are you? Are you the type of runner who enjoys running without distraction? Do you use your runs as a chance for some much-needed “me time” to clear your mind and/or de-stress? Or are you the kind of runner who needs to be ...

Let’s talk about another very important meal: supper. Especially over the weekends, I love dedicating some additional time to creating healthy and yummy recipes for me, my family, and friends who come to share the meal with us. A simple ...

When I was pregnant, my partner and I read books. Lots of books. We researched baby development and breastfeeding, strollers and sign language, discipline and daycare. We bought books, took them out of the library, and received many from ...

And now, here’s the JogAlong Stroller update…well wait a second, I have some personal news to share. My sister-in-law and brother made me a very proud uncle a month ago with the birth of their daughter, Coco. After my first visit ...

In case you haven’t noticed, the summer heat and humidity are upon us! Summer running is a necessary evil for many runners, as the training cycle for fall races kicks off during three of the hottest months of the year. And even if you’re not ...

  Summer has reached its peak and the high temperature can be a villain. Weariness, sleep deprivation, lack of appetite, retention of liquid, lack of motivation, and so many other symptoms chase us during these warm days. As a result, our ...

Ahhh…the dreaminess of summer vacation. Strolling endless stretches of sandy-white beaches…sipping pina coladas while taking in a jazz trio…paddling a canoe across a wooded pond…immersing yourself in a contemporary sculpture exhibit. Sounds ...

  In the west, it’s common for new moms to experience postpartum isolation. Not so in many other societies. Postpartum mentoring by elder women…ritual bathing and personal care…help with cleaning, cooking, and care of ...

If there’s one thing I can say about runners, it’s that we are all unique. Whether it’s the length of races that we run, the types of shoes that we wear, the foods we eat before/during/after a race, or a whole host of other subtle nuances, ...

Power Packing (Banana) Pancakes Summer is coming and it’s time for pancakes! To celebrate our second publication of “Simple But Healthy Recipes,” I present a tasty idea for a seasonal and delicious breakfast. These power ...

(Jogging strollers are tested throughout the process of developing and manufacturing their design. Companies locate people who are part of their target market to use the product and report back about what it was like. One of our early testers, ...

Jennifer, a neighbor in Wichita, is a runner among other things. When we cross paths, I make a point to ask her about her next race or competition because she goes to some interesting events in cool places. A couple of examples are the Stockholm ...

One of the most common questions I get asked by runners has to do with what strength training exercises they should be doing. It seems that most runners are finally paying attention to the importance of regular strength training, and they ...

Hello dear readers! My name is Iana Knak and I have been living a healthy lifestyle for quite a long time. I love sports and eating well. Now I’m here to share some of my experience with you. So, let’s start talking about ...

Sleep deprivation is one of the most difficult aspects of new parenthood. And babies vary tremendously in their sleep patterns and needs. I read all the articles, heard all the advice, and then my baby was born and it all went out the window. My ...

The “how” of the stroller arms is a question that I get a lot. If we are just passing in the park or you happen to catch us at a video or photo shoot, the short answer has become, “like an elliptical trainer.” Many of ...

I don’t know a single runner who wants to deal with running injuries. Yet many runners, perhaps as many as half of us, end up with a running injury each year! That’s a number that blows my mind. Yet when I think about the group of folks that I ...

  Main-Course Salad with Mackerel and Apples Main-course salads are an easy, healthy, and portable choice for lunches, especially during the work week. Mackerel is packed with omega-3 fatty acids as well as protein, the cabbage with vitamin ...

At five months old, my “little” baby boy, Alexi, weighed almost 25 pounds. I was a runner for years before getting pregnant and liked to think of myself as physically fit. But let’s just say having to regularly hoist up a gigantic infant who ...

This easy granola is not only quick and healthy, it’s extremely forgiving, making it perfect for variations if you don’t have the exact ingredients. You can add the fruit after it’s been cooked but I like when the raisins or cranberries ...

A lot of runners know that it is a good idea to warm up before running, but what exactly constitutes a good warm-up? Walking? Jogging? Stretching? All of the above? The purpose of a warm-up is to prepare your body for your workout. So when ...

It all started down by the riverside. We have a pedestrian path along the Arkansas River in Wichita, KS, where I live. I always look outside my kitchen window while I’m washing dishes, and I frequently enjoy seeing people running, biking, or ...

When my son, Alexi, was a baby, I discovered the most dramatic and simple way to settle him. I took him outside. Whether he was cranky, tired, or just off kilter, 90% of the time simply walking out that front door produced a radically calming ...

  May we all prove ourselves deserving of the trust others place in us. May we all find compassion for those who need it. May we all be inspired to better ourselves by improving what we are capable of around us.   Sincerely, Mike ...