Featured Gear: The Salomon XT Advanced Skin 5 S-Lab Developed in collaboration with trail running phenomenon Kilian Jornet, three-time winner of The North Face UTMB, record holder in the Corsica Traverse, Lake Tahoe Rim Trail and Pyrenees Traverse, the XT Advanced Skin 5 S-Lab system stretches to form a snug, flexible fit around the shoulders [...]
We were excited to see Salomon Trail Runner Rickey Gates get a shout-out in the New York Times on January 30th in an article about the 13th annual McMurdo Marathon in Antarctica. Here’s an exerpt from the article:"Marathon training at the bottom of the earth requires multiple fleece layers and treadmills. Runners can participate in [...]
Diet and nutrition for runners Diet and nutrition for runners can be as simple or as complicated as you want to make it. I have listed four simple nutrition tips that will help to make you healthier, fitter and a faster runner at whatever distance you choose to run. 1. Plan your diet Develop a [...]
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While in general I’m highly supportive of the trend toward lighter and less supportive shoes, I believe that there are certain situations where it is desirable to have a bit of protection underfoot. I learned this lesson when I ran the HAT Run 50K in 2010 in the New Balance Minimus MT10. I was crossing [...]
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Earlier this week I recorded a podcast with the folks over at Trail Runner Nation. In the interview we discussed thoughts on form, footwear, and injuries (big surprise coming form me!), and talked a bit about my just-released book Tread Lightly. One of the topics we focused on quite a bit was foot strike, and [...]
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A few weeks ago I announced that an excerpt from my book, Tread Lightly, appears in the June issue of Running Times Magazine. The article, titled Facts on Foot Strike, was just release live on the Running Times website (with free access) – you can read it by clicking this link. The article looks at [...]
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Available May 2010 here: www.runningwarehouse.com Video Rating: 5 / 5 The Saucony Progrid Triumph 8 running shoe provides the most plush ride ever. Incredible cushioning and flexibility for a very responsive ride. Ultimate transition from heel strike to toe-off. UPPER: Forefood lock down weld – Locks the foot to the midsole and provides a secure [...]
A favorite quote, said by a sage ultrarunner, after we had finished the no-fee, no-tee Telluride Get High 50k…19 years ago, when few did such silly distances high in the mountains, is: “It all boils down to getting some fluids and a few calories into your body and the rest is just going after it [...]
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Nike Running 7″ 2in1 Short – Mens – Dark Green/White/White Double your effort in the Nike Running 2-In-1 Short. This 100% polyester short uses Dri-FIT construction and an internal poly/spandex liner to wick unwanted moisture away from the body to the surface, where it evaporates, leaving you cool, dry and ready for more. Wrap knit [...]
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Columbia Sportswear has been in business for more than 70 years and makes outdoor gear and is especially well-known for their quality outdoor apparel. They also own Montrail and Mountain Hard Wear. But they also have some minimalist trail shoes that deserves a look. The Columbia Ravenous Lite is a no-nonsense lightweight trail running minimalist [...]
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Steven Brooks saw the large hands of God after praying. He had a vision afterwards. Steven Brooks reveals ancient mysteries on how to access God’s nuclear power and how to work with God’s angelic realm! Video Rating: 0 / 5 Rebekah Brooks, the former chief executive of News International, has been charged with perverting the [...]
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JFK 50 mile Race Report The following is Devon Crosby-Helms’ telling of her recent outstanding race in the Washington D.C. area. The JFK is the biggest 50-miler in the US and her record-setting performance is HUGE. Congrats, Devon. Prerace I am not a sandbagger, if I feel good going into a race, I own it. [...]
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Me Unboxing My Brand New Nike Running Dri-Fit Jacket. ThePapigfunk Official Facebook: www.facebook.com Follow Me On Twitter: www.twitter.com Video Rating: 4 / 5 Created in Nike’s Innovation Kitchen and Sports Research Lab, Dynamic Fit eliminates the space between the foot and the shoe for unparalleled comfort, no matter foot size or shape. Combined with ultra-soft [...]
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I was originally planning to publish a few excerpts from my book, Tread Lightly: Form, Footwear, and the Quest for Injury-Free Running, prior to its June 1 release date. Well, the publisher moved faster than I expected, and the book is now in-stock at Amazon.com and should be on store shelves very soon (and yes, [...]
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