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On Our Radar: Nike 2010 Running Collection
The fitness world may not have a fashion week, but this weekend I previewed some of Nike's 2010 Spring running line, shoes and jackets, at the Nike Running Summit here in San Francisco. At the event, held the day before the 6th annual Nike Women's Marathon, designers explained their two inspiration behind their latest sneakers and running gear: runners and lightweight.
The first concept is fairly self explanatory — they design their gear to complement the motion of running and what runners need.
Win a Pair of New Balance Lace Up For the Cure Running Shoes
New Balance knows that exercise helps prevent breast cancer. So we teamed up with this sporty company to promote breast cancer awareness, and are giving away five pairs of New Balance Lace Up For the Cure 769 pink sneakers.
Starting today you can enter to win a pair of these well-cushioned, stylish sneaks.
What's Most Important When Buying New Sneaks?
I recently went shopping for new sneakers. Fit was definitely my number one priority when I picked up a pair of these New Balance 769. While running on the treadmill in the store, these sneaks offered stability and cushioning and were lightweight — exactly what I was looking for.
Running 101: Sneaker Lingo
If you take care of your feet, ankles, knees, and hips, you should be able to pound the pavement for a good long while. Sneakers are important — you just got to love your kicks. Running shoes are designed to not only to cushion the impact of each stride, but also to support your foot and, in some cases, help correct gait and faulty biomechanics.
Do You Wear Running Shoes When You're Not Running?
When I was in college, running shoes with jeans was quite a popular look. But although I wear casual sneakers for everyday comfort, I reserve my running shoes for running and working out. How about you?
Have You Ever Lied About How Fast You Can Run?
After watching the track and field events of the Olympics, I am even more inspired to increase my speed. I've heard of people lying about how much they eat, lying about their weight, and lying about what size clothes they wear, but what about speed? Tell me .
The Top Running Shoes Revealed
Product rating powerhouse Consumer Reports has tested 205 pairs of men's and women's running shoes in an effort to find the best. Overall they found that the Nike Air Zoom Vomero+2 (pictured here) was the best running shoe for men ($120) and women ($120). Not only does it have excellent cushioning, but it also was praised for its quality fit.
Back on Track: Check Your Sneaks
After a three-day weekend, possibly full of splurges, you want to get back on track, and let's start from the bottom up. How are your sneakers treating your feet? You should replace your running shoes every 350 to 500 miles, and you might be due.
What's the Deal With Pronation?
"Pronation" may sound like a country inhabited entirely by paid athletes, but it's actually a concept that all amateur runners need to understand. The word refers to the way your foot rolls as it hits the ground, and understanding your pronation type is crucial when choosing a pair of running shoes.
Are you an overpronator or an underpronator?
Are Expensive Sneaks Worth It?
Picking out sneakers can be really confusing, since there are so many different kinds and they vary in price so much. Performance-wise, are expensive sneakers any better than cheaper ones? A team of Scottish scientists used high tech-methods to find out.
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