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At first glance you may think that I have lost my mind writing about heels but bear with me here. My sister and my mom have been raving about these new heels that Oprah apparently loves. I'll admit I was skeptical, as they would love anything Miss Oprah endorses, even if it were the ugliest shoes ever. I was thinking Nike sneaker meets heel, which didn't sound so attractive to me but I did the Read more
Springtime running can be perfect — the weather's not too hot, the air is fresh, and the scenery is amazing. But sometimes the elements can get the best of us. That's where lightweight, weather-resistant running jackets come in. Breezy enough to not weigh you down (and help keep you sweat-free) but tough enough to withstand wind and rain, here are a few of our favorite lightweight running Read more
We've seen film magic turn into reality before — remember, the tablet was first seen on Star Trek! Now for those who daydreamed of a life as cool as Marty McFly's as a kid, your turn has come. During this week's New York Toy Fair, Mattel announced plans to produce the pink hoverboard from Back to the Future Part II. OK, there's no actual air hovering that will occur, but it's a 1:1 replica Read more
As we mentioned earlier, Nike is rolling out a real-life version of Marty McFly's self-lacing Nike shoes, and High Snobiety has an early look at the shoes in person. Head there for more pics! The shoes will be sold for a good cause, too: proceeds will go to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. We're drooling over here. Update: Nike will be auctioning off 1,500 pairs of MAGs Read more
Warmer Spring weather inspires many to ditch the gym and run outside in the fresh air and on open roads. Before you make the switch from treadmill to street, avoid these common mistakes that could lead to injury. Doing Too Much Too Soon Between the steep hills, wind factor, uneven or slippery terrain, and not having a belt propelling you forward, running outside is harder than running on a Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea The Run Like a Mother authors, Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea, provide words of wisdom for balancing training and motherhood — minus the guilt. Running résumé: McDowell and Shea are co-authors of the book, Run Like a Mother: How to Get Moving and Not Lose Your Family, Read more
I've pretty much waited my entire adult life for this moment: Nike may be set to release Marty McFly's sneakers, the Air Mags, from Back to the Future 2 after patenting the self-tying laces last year. A new video has surfaced (uploaded from DocEmmettBrown88, no less) of "McFly's Closet," which shows rows upon rows of the futuristic shoes. Additionally, Read more
If you're looking for a new cycling look to sport this Summer, the OnSugar blog Girl Meets Fit has you covered. Keep reading to shop her fun, hip look! Snake from top left: Oakley Commit Sq sunglasses ($150), Nike Air Pegasus+ 27 running shoe ($70), Timex Road Trainer heart monitor ($110), "Reduce Reuse Bicycle" Sigg bottle ($28), Adidas by Stella McCartney cycle padded short ($81), Adidas cycle Read more
You might already take your own bags to the grocery store and keep your hot showers short, but there are always new ways to go green. Take running for instance. It's already fairly eco-friendly, but there is always room for improvement. Here are some simple ways to make your sneaker time a bit more green: Create eco-friendly racing habits: Many of us like to test our mettle among other runners, Read more
Check out FitSugar reader Sarah10563's sporty Nike LunarGlide 2 shoes! She posted this pic in the Get Fit For Summer community group as part of the fifth challenge in the Get Fit For Summer giveaway. By doing so, she's eligible to win a $100 New Balance gift card! These are my favorite shoes! I just got back from a beach run and remembered this challenge so I snapped a picture! I used to be a Read more
