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Running gear: when old and treasured is better than shiny and new
Recently, after another bike ride on the PoCo Trail, I looked at my Nike Air Max running shoes as I took them off and decided they had just taken their last ride. Not only were the “air bags” undoubtedly flat, … Continue reading →