NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) and TomTom (AEX: TOM2) have collaborated to create the Nike+ SportWatch GPS Powered by TomTom. The new running watch, unveiled today at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show, will provide athletes with the most dynamic and motivational running experience in the world … [Read more...] about NIKE and TOMTOM New NIKE+ GPS Sportwatch
Marathons
The Arthur Lydiard Method – Training from 800 meters to Marathon
If you are interested in a 3 hour rare audio recording of Arthur Lydiard, visit the Bud Winter website for a copy of the International Sports Symposium. I was once told by my previous coach Dennis Barrett, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery". Actually, that quote came from … [Read more...] about The Arthur Lydiard Method – Training from 800 meters to Marathon
Torino (Turin) 2013 World Masters Games, August 2-11
50,000 athletes in Torino for the 2013 World Masters Games… just 3 YEARS away! TORINO-TURIN -- Torino will be hosting the eighth edition of the World Masters Games, the summer games for sportspeople aged from 35 to 100+ years in August 2013. The event - called by Regione Piemonte, Provincia di … [Read more...] about Torino (Turin) 2013 World Masters Games, August 2-11
Jerome Drayton – Elite Marathon Training Plan & Schedule
While this Blog is focused on sprinting and speed endurance events, I do enjoy researching training plans from various sports including marathons as I coach a couple of corporate executives for the marathon distance. It gives me an excuse to go to Death Valley every year. Growing up in Canada … [Read more...] about Jerome Drayton – Elite Marathon Training Plan & Schedule
DNA, Identical Twins, and Intelligence – Ironic Sports Stories
Twins are a special case. In my days working at the Forensic Lab, an anomaly or loophole can occur with the DNA results IF the crime was committed by a suspect with an identical twin. That’s because they have the same DNA! How can you link the evidence to the crime scene? At the time … [Read more...] about DNA, Identical Twins, and Intelligence – Ironic Sports Stories
Adidas miCoach: Real-Time Audible Coaching, Interactive Training
Last year, I wrote “NIKEPLUS – Why Nike is Winning the Shoe War”. In short, the success of NIKE was a consumer device that connected social trends and interactive training. Their product was called Nikeplus or simply known as NIKE+. Now, you didn’t think rival Adidas were resting on … [Read more...] about Adidas miCoach: Real-Time Audible Coaching, Interactive Training
Nike and Native Americans: The N7 Collection
NOTE: In Canada, we use the term First Nations instead of Native Americans. BEAVERTON, Ore. -- This weekend Nike (NYSE:NKE) will debut the Nike N7 Collection, a select range of performance footwear designed with the environment and the future of Native American communities in mind. The N7 … [Read more...] about Nike and Native Americans: The N7 Collection
Barefoot Running and the Vibram FiveFingers Sprint
I’m standing in front of the Arch of Constantine which is next to the Coliseum in the heart of Rome. This historical monument was the finish line for the 1960 Rome Olympic marathon where Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia won the race barefoot. Did I mention barefoot? Running barefoot has its benefits, and … [Read more...] about Barefoot Running and the Vibram FiveFingers Sprint
NIKE Paints it Black for Marathon Season with Limited Edition NIKE LunarGlide+ Shoe Collection
NIKE, Inc. introduced the Nike LunarGlide+ Race Collection to celebrate the brave achievements of marathon runners worldwide. With a seamless blend of fashion and function, the Nike LunarGlide+ Race Collection features nine shoes that combine city-inspired design touches with premium performance … [Read more...] about NIKE Paints it Black for Marathon Season with Limited Edition NIKE LunarGlide+ Shoe Collection
Nike Offers Customization with Air Pegasus+ 26 Running Shoe On NIKEiD.com
NIKE, Inc. today announced the launch of the Air Pegasus+ 26 performance running shoe on NIKEiD.com. The Air Pegasus+ 26 debut on NIKEiD.com marks the most robust customization package ever available for a running shoe by offering customized width, independent left-right sizing, mid sole cushioning … [Read more...] about Nike Offers Customization with Air Pegasus+ 26 Running Shoe On NIKEiD.com
