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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.

So you run and aren't quite ready to tackle a marathon, but are looking for a race to run. Have I got an event for you. You can participate in the largest, most unique worldwide 10K race — the
Nike+ Human Race.

In March, Nike and Apple announced they were working to integrate their
Nike + iPod system with cardio equipment. The idea being that you could hop on a treadmill, elliptical, stair stepper, or stationary bike, track, and record your workouts in the same way that the
Nike+ Sports Kit for the iPod works. The largest chain of gyms in the US,
24-Hour Fitness, just announced that in
July, they'll be the first to offer this new Nike+ iPod compatible gym equipment.

I have to say I love giving away great prizes and as one winner said "Nike is awesome!" And I must say I agree.
There were five lucky winners of the
Nike gift card giveaway and I would love for you all to help me congratulate this handful of winners.
Hope the winners report back and tell us what they bought.

Sometimes an ad just speaks to me and this Nike football ad did just that. It features some of the world's top soccer players and was directed by Madonna's main man, Guy Ritchie. But also, it shows the hard work and dedication necessary to take it to the next level as an athlete.