This list is sorted from lightest to heaviest. 1 ounce = 28.3495231 grams All prices listed are the MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price). Click on the link or image for the latest prices. ASICS Japan Lite-Ning - Mens - Blue/White/Lightning Weight: 4.5 oz. Description: The … [Read more...] about Men’s Sprint Track Spikes for 100, 200, 400 meters (Review)
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LeftLane Sports Pioneers Online “Private Sales” for Sporting Goods
Sports enthusiasts have a new and different way to shop online for sports gear, saving up to 70% OFF retail San Luis Obispo, CA -- LeftLane Sports has transformed a lifetime of athletic participation, competitive game experience, and sporting goods industry knowledge into an online retail start-up … [Read more...] about LeftLane Sports Pioneers Online “Private Sales” for Sporting Goods
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
WANTED: Sprinters to Test Sprint Spikes
Saucony is looking for wear testers who compete in sprints events (400m or less) and would be willing to wear test their new sprint spike. Testers will be asked to test the spike over a period of 6 weeks, and might be asked to do several rounds of testing. Testers who are selected and complete … [Read more...] about WANTED: Sprinters to Test Sprint Spikes
Running Fast and Injury Free by Gordon Pirie
Gordon Pirie was a British long distance runner who died in 1991. He is most famous for his silver medal at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics in the 5000 meters. If you read last week’s post about the end of the Adidas and Puma Feud, then you’ll be intrigued by the connection of Gordon Pirie and Adi … [Read more...] about Running Fast and Injury Free by Gordon Pirie
Peace One Day, September 21, 2009 – Adidas and Puma Celebrate
How are you going to celebrate Peace One Day on September 21? Well, it looks like to Adidas and Puma are going to do it their way, 60 years later. ADIDAS is an acronym for “All Day I Dream About Sex Sports”… just kidding, we all know it’s for the 2 German brothers Adi and Rudi Dassler, with “ADI” … [Read more...] about Peace One Day, September 21, 2009 – Adidas and Puma Celebrate
Nike Innovation in Athletic Training Apparel – from Cotton to Lycra to Dri-FIT to Nike Pro
The following is a press release from Nike.com. It discusses the evolution from cotton T-shirts, polypropylene and Lycra, Dri-FIT and today’s Nike Pro. It’s a long but interesting read. Nike Training: The Beauty of Obsession There is a code among Nike Athletes: Devotion is the … [Read more...] about Nike Innovation in Athletic Training Apparel – from Cotton to Lycra to Dri-FIT to Nike Pro
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
