Competitor.com’s Sean McKeon got a first hand look at a new waterproofing technology being introduced by Hi-Tec. Maker of off-road running shoes, Hi-Tec’s new waterproof line is all new and something to certainly keep an eye on in the future!
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2009′s fastest mark was set at RAK. The 2009 edition of the RAK Half Marathon was named the most competitive road race in the world by All-Athletics.com, and this year’s edition may repeat the feat. The February 19th event will feature many of the top returning performers from 2009, including 2009 Boston Marathon champion Deriba [...]
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Athletes receive $4,000 each. Written by: Sean McKeon The USA Track and Field Foundation has announced they will award 26 elite athlete development grants for 2010. Each year the USATF Foundation awards grants to deserving post-collegiate track and field athletes. In order to qualify for a grant an athlete must meet minimum performance and financial [...]
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Spearmon is company’s first top-flight sprinter. American sprint star Wallace Spearmon Jr. has signed a new footwear and apparel endorsement deal with Saucony. Traditionally known for their distance runners and triathletes, Saucony hopes the signing of Spearmon will begin to build their credibility with short distance sprinters. Spearmon will act as a brand ambassador as [...]
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Competitor.com’s Sean McKeon had a chance to test out the true capacity of the popular running utility belt called Spibelt. Spibelt can be used to help you carry things on your run, see how much we were able to fit in one Spibelt!
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Competitor.com’s Sean McKeon had a chance to learn about the new technologies that highlight Under Armour’s running shoe line. Leading their technology lineup is Cartilage, a new cushioning technology that will help dampen impact forces and smooth out foot-strike.
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Rupp also breaks record. Bernard Lagat set a new indoor American record over 5000m at the Reebok Boston Indoor Games. Lagat’s time of 13:11.50, broke Galen Rupp’s record of 13:18.12 set in 2009. Rupp, also in the race, set a personal best and is now second all-time for American’s indoors over 5000m with his time [...]
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Montero, Barbee lengthen their leads. Written by: Greg Dawson While race leaders continue to push forward in their quest to be crowned race champion on day five of The Coastal Challenge, Shannon MacLeod (Canada) has already won the race in her mind.
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Application will hit other popular mobile phones soon. RunNow.com has become an official partner of TrackGeek, an iPhone application for running enthusiasts. TrackGeek offers running fans a one stop shop for running news, photos, videos and more, delivered instantly to their iPhone. Top stories from RunNow.com will be displayed on the application, giving your access [...]
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Competitor.com’s own Matt Fitzgerald authors the groundbreaking book. In a recent New York Times interview Matt Fitzgerald, author of Racing Weight, discusses how losing a healthy amount of weight will increase running efficiency and performance. The article looks at the idea from a practical perspective, taking in to account the medical pros and cons of [...]
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World record holder to test fitness over longer distance. Jamaican sprint world record holder Usain Bolt has announced he will open his 2010 season on February 13th in Jamaica. Bolt will use the race as a way to ease back in to his racing schedule for 2010. Short sprinters will often move up in distance [...]
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Competitor.com’s Sean McKeon met up with the developers of Aline Insoles to learn more about what makes their product different than other after market insoles. Aline offers you the customization of an orthotic but at a price that doesn’t look like a medical bill. Check out this new innovative way to add a little extra [...]
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Competitor.com’s Sean McKeon got a first hand look at a new collection of shoes from Pearl Izumi. In 2010 Pearl will introduce the SyncroFuel Road in both a road trainer and trail version. Take a look at what makes these new shoes something to look for in 2010!
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Competitor.com’s Sean McKeon had the chance to meet up with Trigger Point Performance Therapy’s founder Cassidy Phillips to get a first hand look at his take on the foam roller. Tigger Points’s foam roller, called The Grid, is unlike anything else on the market, so check it out!
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Donavon Guyot explains what makes the plans special at Running USA Conference At the 2009 Running USA Conference, TrainingPeaks CEO Donavon Guyot met with Competitor Group new media staff to discuss a partnership that would make TrainingPeaks-powered training logs and plans available to Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series participants. A year later, that vision is [...]
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