BEAVERTON, Ore. – Nike today introduced the Nike LunarGlide+, a new lightweight running shoe with an innovative mid-sole design architecture called Dynamic Support, a patent-pending system which adapts to a runner’s gait with each step, providing superior cushioning and as-needed … [Read more...] about Nike LunarGlide+ Innovative Dynamic Support System Running Shoe
Archives for April 2009
Nike Zoom Soldier III – LeBron James Lightest Shoe ever
BEAVERTON, Ore. – LeBron James will debut the Nike Zoom Soldier III on the court tomorrow when Cleveland takes on Detroit. Designed with James’ playoffs needs in mind, the Nike Zoom Soldier III is the lightest shoe designed for James, to date, with this Nike Zoom Soldier series becoming LeBron’s … [Read more...] about Nike Zoom Soldier III – LeBron James Lightest Shoe ever
Interval Circuit Training Examples and Routines
The limitation of the 400 meters is not lactic acid, or lactate for that matter. Rather, it's acidosis, or the increase of positive H+ hydrogen items that limits the muscles. How can you tolerate this? How can you build up a resistance to this, other than typical extensive tempo workouts or … [Read more...] about Interval Circuit Training Examples and Routines
Steve Nash Continues Commitment to Sustainability with Nike Zoom MVP Trash Talk
BEAVERTON, Ore. -- The new Nike Zoom MVP Trash Talk combines Nike’s commitment to Considered Design, marrying performance product and sustainability, with Phoenix Sun’s Steve Nash’s passion for the environment. The Nike Zoom MVP Trash Talk, which launches at retail on April 22, 2009, Earth Day, … [Read more...] about Steve Nash Continues Commitment to Sustainability with Nike Zoom MVP Trash Talk
Recharge with Milk
The Recharge with Milk website (see below) is sponsored by the Dairy Farmers of Canada, of course. I love their interactive demo on comparing Chocolate Milk with other drinks. While conventional protein powders contain many of the essential nutrients your body requires after a workout, they … [Read more...] about Recharge with Milk
Recovery Drinks with 4:1 Carbs Protein ratio
As a rebuttal to the Gatorade Tiger Focus drink that you consume before and during your competition, you know the competition isn't resting on their laurels. I'm not referring to the golfers, I'm referring to beverage companies. Everyone is trying to make a buck these days. What recession? … [Read more...] about Recovery Drinks with 4:1 Carbs Protein ratio
Maximum One Rep Max (1RM) and Weight Percentages
A reader asked me how did I calculate my weights from the past article Weight Training Routine from the Archives? Basically, you need to know your Maximum One Rep Max (or "1RM" in short) and the approximate percentages at the lower weights. Below are my guidelines on weight percentages that … [Read more...] about Maximum One Rep Max (1RM) and Weight Percentages
South Africa’s Simon Magakwe – Who is This Guy?
If I read the article about South Africa's Simon Magakwe on April 1, I'd think it was just another April Fool's joke. But is this guy for real? Here's a story of a semi-homeless guy, carrying his world's possession in a plastic shopping bag, with a PB of 10.45, runs 10.32, gets the race called … [Read more...] about South Africa’s Simon Magakwe – Who is This Guy?
Gatorade Tiger Woods Focus, Theanine, and Green Tea
Newsflash: Gatorade and Tiger Woods have launched the reformulated Gatorade Tiger Focus which provides advanced hydration to help promote mental focus, as inspired by Tiger Woods' legendary mental toughness. It's the Masters weekend and I couldn't help noticing the buzz with the Gatorade Tiger … [Read more...] about Gatorade Tiger Woods Focus, Theanine, and Green Tea
What Causes Shin Splints, How to Prevent them, and Treatment
What are shin splints? Shin Splints is more common in distant runners than sprinters, but I've seen long sprinters and 800 meter runners get shin splints from too much volume, especially "intensive tempo" interval training. In short, it is caused by overuse and abuse. The term "shin … [Read more...] about What Causes Shin Splints, How to Prevent them, and Treatment
