So you want to buy the newest Omega starting blocks that will be used in the London Olympics? Sure, anyone can buy them. It will cost you 4,800 CHF (Swiss Franc) or about $4,910 US dollars. Chump change for Usain Bolt, so he bought one. After his false start last year, … [Read more...] about Omega Olympic Starting Blocks (& Why Usain Bolt Bought One)
Shoes & Spikes
adidas Track Spikes for 2012: The adiZero Prime
Adidas has come out with 2 spike models for 2102. There is the lower priced Men’s adiZero Prime Accelerator, and the higher priced adiZero Prime SP. Both are available at Eastbay. adidas adiZero Prime Accelerator The adidas adiZero Prime Accelerator track spike is designed … [Read more...] about adidas Track Spikes for 2012: The adiZero Prime
7 Tips for Track and Field Spikes
Owning a pair of spikes (not cleats!) is a simple process. But you have to treat them a bit different than a pair of trainers or running shoes. So here are my top 7 tips for your Track spikes (not cleats!): Don't leave them in your spike bag Dip the spike pins in 10W30 oil before inserting … [Read more...] about 7 Tips for Track and Field Spikes
How Long do Running Shoes Last?
This is part 3 of the series from the Lake Tahoe Triple Marathon & Ultramarathon Part 1. One of the keys in preparation of any long distance runner is the famous question: How Long do Running Shoes Last? How often should you replace them? My answer is a quick one: 400 miles or … [Read more...] about How Long do Running Shoes Last?
The History of Tyson Gay’s Spikes (Adidas)
I try to be unbiased and cover a variety of athlete’s and their respective shoe companies. This gives everyone a chance to explain the different types of spikes and technology for their star athletes. Shoe companies are a multi-billion dollar industry. This video was produced … [Read more...] about The History of Tyson Gay’s Spikes (Adidas)
How to Make Custom Spikes – Christophe Lemaitre Edition
In all fairness to yesterday’s post with Wallace Spearmon and Saucony, here is Christophe Lemaitre and Asics. This video is from Eurosport, and shows some of the technology they used to make a better spike to produce faster times. As I stressed in several articles about the reducing ground contact … [Read more...] about How to Make Custom Spikes – Christophe Lemaitre Edition
How to Make Custom Spikes – Wallace Spearmon Edition
It’s really a small world. When I ran track in the mid 80’s, our McGill team competed with Wallace Spearmon Senior. Fast forward 25 years and now we have Wallace Spearmon Junior on the world scene. I am sure his success is partially genetic. Wallace junior had some up and downs … [Read more...] about How to Make Custom Spikes – Wallace Spearmon Edition
Nike Unveils Arsenal FC 125th Anniversary Kit
(A lot of SpeedEndurance.com readers are Arsenal FC fans, so I am posting this on their behalf. Enjoy!) The Arsenal home shirt for the 2011-12 season features a new bespoke crest that marks the club’s 125th anniversary year – and looks forward to the club’s next chapter as the most … [Read more...] about Nike Unveils Arsenal FC 125th Anniversary Kit
Nike Introduces the Mercurial Vapor SuperFly III
The Nike Mercurial Vapor SuperFly III is the seventh generation of Mercurial which continues a legacy of providing players with cutting edge innovation that delivers incredibly lightweight, fast, and responsive performance on the pitch. Informed by insight from some of the world’s fastest players … [Read more...] about Nike Introduces the Mercurial Vapor SuperFly III
Nike Introduces the CR Mercurial Vapor SuperFly III
Building on the classic heritage of Nike Safari print featured in Cristiano Ronaldo’s first signature boot and high-performance innovation that is the hallmark of Mercurial, the CR Mercurial Vapor SuperFly III features a striking tonal black-on-black safari print, inspired by the Nike Air Safari … [Read more...] about Nike Introduces the CR Mercurial Vapor SuperFly III
