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It's really important to make sure that the dogs have great nutrition and are hydrated before running. You pay so much attention to what goes into your body don't you think you should do the same for your pet?
Monday, August 16, 2010
Run with Your Pup!
People are beginning to include their best friend in their run! It's really important to make sure that you have the right dog for your situation. Some need more care or more miles logged just to feel comfortable. Others are better for middle distance running. Check out this table before you purchase your next pooch!
It's really important to make sure that the dogs have great nutrition and are hydrated before running. You pay so much attention to what goes into your body don't you think you should do the same for your pet?
It's really important to make sure that the dogs have great nutrition and are hydrated before running. You pay so much attention to what goes into your body don't you think you should do the same for your pet?
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Brooks Ghost 3
The new Ghost 3 is getting rave reviews!
Price: $100 See our price here!
Widths: Stand.-2E(M) 2A-D(W)
Weight: 11 oz(M) 8.9 oz(W)
Runner's World Says:
Although the original Ghost was a performance trainer, each update has moved the shoe more firmly into the neutral-cushioned category. It's still light and zippy while being supportive enough to protect your legs on long runs. The heel is now segmented to isolate impact forces and ease the foot through toe-off. This update is built on a last similar to the Adrenaline GTS, and testers enjoyed the snug fit through the heel and midfoot. We recommend it for runners with a relatively efficient stride looking for plenty of arch support.
Brooks Says:
Sweet! Runner's World deemed The Ghost 3 "Editor's Choice" in its Fall 2010 Shoe Guide in the September issue.
The new Ghost 3 is a thriller—day or night. Friendly to a variety of runners across the neutral spectrum, this shoe delivers bounce and balance thanks to generous cushioning and inherent stability. Now available in widths, the eye-catching Ghost 3 is topped off with an upper that envelops the foot for a fit that feels custom. One run and you'll become a believer.
Price: $100 See our price here!
Widths: Stand.-2E(M) 2A-D(W)
Weight: 11 oz(M) 8.9 oz(W)
Runner's World Says:
Although the original Ghost was a performance trainer, each update has moved the shoe more firmly into the neutral-cushioned category. It's still light and zippy while being supportive enough to protect your legs on long runs. The heel is now segmented to isolate impact forces and ease the foot through toe-off. This update is built on a last similar to the Adrenaline GTS, and testers enjoyed the snug fit through the heel and midfoot. We recommend it for runners with a relatively efficient stride looking for plenty of arch support.
Brooks Says:
Sweet! Runner's World deemed The Ghost 3 "Editor's Choice" in its Fall 2010 Shoe Guide in the September issue.
The new Ghost 3 is a thriller—day or night. Friendly to a variety of runners across the neutral spectrum, this shoe delivers bounce and balance thanks to generous cushioning and inherent stability. Now available in widths, the eye-catching Ghost 3 is topped off with an upper that envelops the foot for a fit that feels custom. One run and you'll become a believer.
Brooks Men's Ghost 3
Brooks Women's Ghost 3
Monday, August 2, 2010
Fueling Your Run
The number one response when someone asks what should I eat/drink is, "It depends". Everyone's body works differently. Each person needs to find exactly what works for them. This can be fun because you can use trial and error. You may try out all the different products that are out there until you have that AH-HA! moment when you've found the one that you love and works for you!
The same mantra is true for what you are using to drink. It is important to fuel up for your runs and hydrate before you head out there. This is a suggested approach from Runner's World:
Running Time: Up to 60 minutes
Drink: Electrolyte tablets
These nearly zero-calorie tablets, such as Nuun, CamelBak Elixir, and Zym Endurance, dissolve in water and provide electrolytes and flavor with few carbs. Use them if you have electrolyte-rich sweat (you do if you often have white flakes on your face postrun), if you're in sauna-like heat, or if you prefer to get carbs from other sources. Be careful if you take the tablets with energy gels that also contain electrolytes; the extra salt may upset your stomach.
Running Time: Up to 60 minutes
Drink: Low-calorie sports drink
Lisa Dorfman, a triathlete and sports nutritionist at the University of Miami, drinks low- or zero-calorie options, such as G2, PowerAde Zero, Motor Tabs, Nuun U, Crystal Light Hydration, and Luna Sport Electrolyte Splash, for workouts that aren't too long or too hard. They allow her to drink a lot of fluid without tons of calories. When it comes to longer or more intense runs, these drinks don't provide enough carbs to fuel your muscles.
Running Time: One to two hours
Drink: Sports drinks
Your body starts to significantly deplete stored sugars after 60 to 90 minutes of running. Reach for a drink that has about 60 grams of carbs (or about 120 to 240 calories) and about 300 to 1,000 milligrams of sodium per 32 ounces, such as Gatorade, PowerAde, Gleukos, Cytomax, and GU2O Sports Drink. Different brands use different forms of sugar, and some runners find their stomachs can handle one type better than another.
Running Time: Two hours or more
Drink: Endurance sports drinks
Drinks such as Gatorade Endurance Formula and PowerBar Endurance contain extra electrolytes to help offset large sweat losses and may help prevent cramps. "The longer you sweat, the more electrolytes you lose," says Michael F. Bergeron, Ph.D., who studies how exercise in the heat affects fluid and mineral balance. Researchers have found that the more salty drinks athletes consume, the less urine they produce and the fewer electrolytes they lose.
Running Time: Postrun
Drink: Recovery drinks, protein shakes, chocolate milk, smoothies
"Combining proteins with carbs increases glycogen stores in muscles and reduces the amount of muscle damage from exercise," says John Ivy, Ph.D., a professor of kinesiology at the University of Texas at Austin. Choose drinks or shakes, such as Myoplex Original, PowerBar Recovery, or Luna Sport Recovery Smoothie, that contain about a half gram of carbs and about .2 grams of protein per pound of body weight.
Running Time: Race day
Drink: Sports drinks with caffeine
Caffeine-enhanced sports drinks can be perfect for races or workouts when you're feeling a bit sluggish. "They are useful," says Kirk Cureton, Ph.D., a lead author in two recent studies involving cyclists and caffeine. In a 2007 study, cyclists had lower rates of perceived exertion during two-hour cycling sessions and were able to push harder at the end. Try Crisp Apple Clif Shot Electrolyte Replacement Drink, Accelerade with Caffeine, or Zym Catapult--just be sure to train with these drinks before your big day.
As said before, make sure to test different options. For some people certain things upset their stomach or create a discomfort. One should always make sure they are totally comfortable with the things they are putting in and out of their body.
Happy Running!
The same mantra is true for what you are using to drink. It is important to fuel up for your runs and hydrate before you head out there. This is a suggested approach from Runner's World:
Running Time: Up to 60 minutes
Drink: Electrolyte tablets
These nearly zero-calorie tablets, such as Nuun, CamelBak Elixir, and Zym Endurance, dissolve in water and provide electrolytes and flavor with few carbs. Use them if you have electrolyte-rich sweat (you do if you often have white flakes on your face postrun), if you're in sauna-like heat, or if you prefer to get carbs from other sources. Be careful if you take the tablets with energy gels that also contain electrolytes; the extra salt may upset your stomach.
Running Time: Up to 60 minutes
Drink: Low-calorie sports drink
Lisa Dorfman, a triathlete and sports nutritionist at the University of Miami, drinks low- or zero-calorie options, such as G2, PowerAde Zero, Motor Tabs, Nuun U, Crystal Light Hydration, and Luna Sport Electrolyte Splash, for workouts that aren't too long or too hard. They allow her to drink a lot of fluid without tons of calories. When it comes to longer or more intense runs, these drinks don't provide enough carbs to fuel your muscles.
Running Time: One to two hours
Drink: Sports drinks
Your body starts to significantly deplete stored sugars after 60 to 90 minutes of running. Reach for a drink that has about 60 grams of carbs (or about 120 to 240 calories) and about 300 to 1,000 milligrams of sodium per 32 ounces, such as Gatorade, PowerAde, Gleukos, Cytomax, and GU2O Sports Drink. Different brands use different forms of sugar, and some runners find their stomachs can handle one type better than another.
Running Time: Two hours or more
Drink: Endurance sports drinks
Drinks such as Gatorade Endurance Formula and PowerBar Endurance contain extra electrolytes to help offset large sweat losses and may help prevent cramps. "The longer you sweat, the more electrolytes you lose," says Michael F. Bergeron, Ph.D., who studies how exercise in the heat affects fluid and mineral balance. Researchers have found that the more salty drinks athletes consume, the less urine they produce and the fewer electrolytes they lose.
Running Time: Postrun
Drink: Recovery drinks, protein shakes, chocolate milk, smoothies
"Combining proteins with carbs increases glycogen stores in muscles and reduces the amount of muscle damage from exercise," says John Ivy, Ph.D., a professor of kinesiology at the University of Texas at Austin. Choose drinks or shakes, such as Myoplex Original, PowerBar Recovery, or Luna Sport Recovery Smoothie, that contain about a half gram of carbs and about .2 grams of protein per pound of body weight.
Running Time: Race day
Drink: Sports drinks with caffeine
Caffeine-enhanced sports drinks can be perfect for races or workouts when you're feeling a bit sluggish. "They are useful," says Kirk Cureton, Ph.D., a lead author in two recent studies involving cyclists and caffeine. In a 2007 study, cyclists had lower rates of perceived exertion during two-hour cycling sessions and were able to push harder at the end. Try Crisp Apple Clif Shot Electrolyte Replacement Drink, Accelerade with Caffeine, or Zym Catapult--just be sure to train with these drinks before your big day.
As said before, make sure to test different options. For some people certain things upset their stomach or create a discomfort. One should always make sure they are totally comfortable with the things they are putting in and out of their body.
Happy Running!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Plantar Fasciitis
It happens to some people and is the doom of them. What exactly is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common injuries from running. You can feel a tightness and typically sharp pain in the heel and/or arch area of your foot.
The typical cause of this is a combination of tightness of the tendons that run around your heal and attach in your foot, overuse and improper shoes or a need for orthotics. The problem is that once you have it, it is tough to get rid of - but the earlier you catch it, the better and faster you can deal with the injury.
Steps to Recovery:
1. Stretch - but carefully and not necessarily where you think. The basic cause of the pain is that there is inflammation around the tendons and muscles. Aggressive stretching can actually aggravate the inflammation and cause further inflammation - so keep the stretching EASY! The other thing to try to focus on stretching your calf and hamstring. I have seen most runners with Plantar problems being tight along the whole back of their leg. This makes sense - because if there is a lack of flexibility as your leg is fully extended in your stride, the plantar is taking the stress.
2. Ice and massage. The ice will help reduce inflammation, and the massage will help the plantar heal faster. The favorite combination is freezing a bottle of water and then rolling your fott on the bottle - an example is on the video to the right showing stretching exercises you can do as well.
3. Rest. You should not run if it hurts. The running will only inflame the plantar more and delay your eventual recovery.
4. Get a good pair of shoes. As mentioned elsewhere on this website, the best thing you can do to prevent running injuries is go to a real running store and get fit for a proper pair of shoes. They will help cushion your foot, but also be the right type to help support your unique foot shape and mechanics.
5. See a Podiatrist. They have at least two other ways to help you. First, they can fit you for an orthotic. When I had plantar many years ago, this was the only thing that really fixed it for me on a permanent basis. Secondly, some doctors will give you a shot of Cortisone to reduce the inflammation. This may be the thing you need to break out of a bad cycle and allow your foot to heal.
Check out our website page for some great videos.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Brooks is Green!
Today I wanted to go over something that I appreciate companies working towards, going Green. The word Green today holds more meanings then it did in prior years. Green for the people of today embodies an idea of helping the environment and attempting to make things a little better for mother nature in whatever way works for you.
Some words from Brooks:
"Beyond proper gear, running requires little more than energy and desire. No membership dues, no travel expenses, no lift tickets, or greens fees. The only other necessities to enjoy a good run are a safe running surface, clean air, and fresh water.
That means we at Brooks are intrinsically linked to nature. Linked in how our materials are sourced, and how our gear is manufactured. Linked in how our products are used and what happens to them at the end of their life cycles.
A spirit of authenticity and truth pervades all we do. We realize that simply by creating product, we’re also creating a byproduct of environmental impact. We are conscious of this fact and work tirelessly to adapt our efforts to support the needs of our changing planet.
Positively impacting humanity and the earth is a lifelong race. "
Here are a few ways Brooks is working to keep Green going:
BioMoGo
"Building off the momentum gained by our 2006 Runner’s World International “Best Innovation” Award for our environmentally sustainable development projects, Brooks has introduced the first-ever biodegradable running shoe midsole: BioMoGo. Yes, we’ve taken the long-lasting cushioning of our original MoGo midsole and made it more environmentally friendly.
We switched to a single-color, less energy-intensive flexographic printing process, and water-based inks and adhesives that are cleaner and better on the environment. More box sizes mean a tighter fit, saving 150 tons of paper annually. We also said, “Goodbye, shoe stuffing!” We talked to you, the runner, ran some shipping trials, and discovered shoe stuffing wasn’t necessary. Nor were those annoying Silica packs. The wrapping tissue? It’s chlorine-free, 100% PCR, and we use less of it than before. And we’re thrilled to be sourcing it from a nearby, low-emissions box factory with its own on-site water treatment facility. Sweet!"
Brooks Green Awards
Thank you Brooks for working hard to make this planet a little better!
Some words from Brooks:
"Beyond proper gear, running requires little more than energy and desire. No membership dues, no travel expenses, no lift tickets, or greens fees. The only other necessities to enjoy a good run are a safe running surface, clean air, and fresh water.
That means we at Brooks are intrinsically linked to nature. Linked in how our materials are sourced, and how our gear is manufactured. Linked in how our products are used and what happens to them at the end of their life cycles.
A spirit of authenticity and truth pervades all we do. We realize that simply by creating product, we’re also creating a byproduct of environmental impact. We are conscious of this fact and work tirelessly to adapt our efforts to support the needs of our changing planet.
Positively impacting humanity and the earth is a lifelong race. "
Here are a few ways Brooks is working to keep Green going:
BioMoGo
"Building off the momentum gained by our 2006 Runner’s World International “Best Innovation” Award for our environmentally sustainable development projects, Brooks has introduced the first-ever biodegradable running shoe midsole: BioMoGo. Yes, we’ve taken the long-lasting cushioning of our original MoGo midsole and made it more environmentally friendly.
How, you ask? We’ve added a non-toxic, natural additive to the MoGo compound that encourages anaerobic microbes to munch away once it hits an active enclosed landfill. Traditional Ethylene Vinyl Acetate™ (EVA) midsoles can last up to 1,000 years in a landfill. BioMoGo’s microbial munch rate is 50 times faster, biodegrading nutrients into reusable byproducts. Over the course of, say, 20 to 25 years or so, Brooks alone can save 29.9 million pounds of landfill waste. For you pigskin fans out there, that equals 1,277 football fields covered one shoe deep!"
"Our shoe packaging is the next best thing to no box at all. In Brooks’ quest to reduce, reuse, and recycle, we became a bit obsessed. Using 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content was just the start. Drumroll, please…We switched to a single-color, less energy-intensive flexographic printing process, and water-based inks and adhesives that are cleaner and better on the environment. More box sizes mean a tighter fit, saving 150 tons of paper annually. We also said, “Goodbye, shoe stuffing!” We talked to you, the runner, ran some shipping trials, and discovered shoe stuffing wasn’t necessary. Nor were those annoying Silica packs. The wrapping tissue? It’s chlorine-free, 100% PCR, and we use less of it than before. And we’re thrilled to be sourcing it from a nearby, low-emissions box factory with its own on-site water treatment facility. Sweet!"
Brooks Green Awards
- Footwear News 2008 Green Award: Footwear News, the leading footwear trade publication, trumpeted Brooks’ efforts to be more sustainable, which include eco-friendlier technologies like BioMoGo and HPR Green, waste-reducing manufacturing practices like Compression Molded Preform (CMP), and shoe boxes made from 100-percent recycled paperboard and non-toxic, soy-based inks.
- Runner’s World 2008 International Green Award: Presented to a technology or company that best addresses the environmental impact of running, the leading running magazine’s International Green Award has only been awarded twice in the past three years—both times to Brooks. Most recently, Runner’s World honored the Trance™ 8 (men's/women's), which launched in July 2008 with the inclusion of BioMoGo.
- Trail Runner 2008 Sprout Award: BioMoGo grabbed Trail Runner‘s Sprout Award for “Best Green Innovation.” New in 2008, the Sprout Awards recognize a race director, company, community leader, and innovation that have made remarkable steps to achieve environmental and social consciousness during the year. Trail Runner’s editors feel BioMoGo will have “a direct impact on reducing landfill waste” and applaud Brooks’ open-source stance with the technology.
- Plant a Tree USA™ Great Green Business Award: In May 2008, Plant a Tree USA™lauded us with its first-ever "Great Green Business Award." The award, given to environmentally responsible businesses, applauded Brooks for its "exemplary green business ethics and responsibility."
Thank you Brooks for working hard to make this planet a little better!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
2010 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
This weekend...
2010 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
"Greater Des Moines has a long and storied legacy as a track and field destination. That legacy is being honored and solidified for generations to come with the unveiling of Track Central USA. In addition to serving as home of the Drake Relays, with more than 100 years of rich tradition, Greater Des Moines and Drake University, have hosted the 2007 NCAA Midwest Regional Outdoor Track and Field Championship, the 2008 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship."
On TV:
ESPN, June 25 8:00-10:00 pm
ESPN, June 26 1:00-2:30 pm
NBC, June 26 3:00-4:00 pm
ESPN, June 27 1:00-2:30 pm
NBC, June 27 3:00-4:00 pm
Good luck to all the athletes!
2010 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
"Greater Des Moines has a long and storied legacy as a track and field destination. That legacy is being honored and solidified for generations to come with the unveiling of Track Central USA. In addition to serving as home of the Drake Relays, with more than 100 years of rich tradition, Greater Des Moines and Drake University, have hosted the 2007 NCAA Midwest Regional Outdoor Track and Field Championship, the 2008 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship."
On TV:
ESPN, June 25 8:00-10:00 pm
ESPN, June 26 1:00-2:30 pm
NBC, June 26 3:00-4:00 pm
ESPN, June 27 1:00-2:30 pm
NBC, June 27 3:00-4:00 pm
Good luck to all the athletes!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Guide 3 has arrived!!
Saucony ProGrid Guide 3 is available now!
Runner's World says - "In updating this light stability shoe, Saucony tweaked the cushioning under the ball of the foot and added a moisture-wicking lining to the tongue and collar. Otherwise, it's the same shoe as the previous version. RW Lab tests found the heel to be slightly firm and a little higher off the ground than other stability shoes, but testers didn't notice. We recommend the Guide as a sturdy long-run shoe with enough stability to control moderate overpronation."
These shoes come with all the benefits of a Saucony Shoe:
Guide 3 Technology
UPPER
Hydrator collar lining
Saucony's performance apparel fabric that provides next-to-skin comfort and maximizes wicking
Comfortride Sockliner
Breathable, moisture wicking, anti-odor and anti-microbial Comfortride insole provides improved step-in comfort with rebound properties
Air Mesh Upper
Provides lightweight breathability
HRC Strobel Board
Increases cushioning and comfort
MIDSOLE
Heel ProGrid™
Saucony's latest impact deflection technology, ProGrid™, absorbs impact, dissipates shock and sets the foot up for a smooth transition
Dual Density Impulse EVA
Provides increased shock attenuation, responsive cushioning, stability, durability and rebound properties
SRC(Super Rebound Compound) Impact Zone
Provides shock attenuation and sets the foot up for a smooth transition
SRC Xtra Forefoot Cushioning
Saucony's premier forefoot cushioning system provides a smooth toe-off
OUTSOLE
Blown Rubber
Lighweight flexibile material provides added cushioning while maintaining durability and a smooth ride
XT-900™
A carbon rubber outsole material that offers exceptional traction properties without sacrificing durability
Check em out now!
Runner's World says - "In updating this light stability shoe, Saucony tweaked the cushioning under the ball of the foot and added a moisture-wicking lining to the tongue and collar. Otherwise, it's the same shoe as the previous version. RW Lab tests found the heel to be slightly firm and a little higher off the ground than other stability shoes, but testers didn't notice. We recommend the Guide as a sturdy long-run shoe with enough stability to control moderate overpronation."
These shoes come with all the benefits of a Saucony Shoe:
Guide 3 Technology
UPPER
Hydrator collar lining
Saucony's performance apparel fabric that provides next-to-skin comfort and maximizes wicking
Comfortride Sockliner
Breathable, moisture wicking, anti-odor and anti-microbial Comfortride insole provides improved step-in comfort with rebound properties
Air Mesh Upper
Provides lightweight breathability
HRC Strobel Board
Increases cushioning and comfort
MIDSOLE
Heel ProGrid™
Saucony's latest impact deflection technology, ProGrid™, absorbs impact, dissipates shock and sets the foot up for a smooth transition
Dual Density Impulse EVA
Provides increased shock attenuation, responsive cushioning, stability, durability and rebound properties
SRC(Super Rebound Compound) Impact Zone
Provides shock attenuation and sets the foot up for a smooth transition
SRC Xtra Forefoot Cushioning
Saucony's premier forefoot cushioning system provides a smooth toe-off
OUTSOLE
Blown Rubber
Lighweight flexibile material provides added cushioning while maintaining durability and a smooth ride
XT-900™
A carbon rubber outsole material that offers exceptional traction properties without sacrificing durability
Check em out now!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Here we go!
Running Company Shoes blog is up and running! We're going to use this blog to get information out to runners and to try to allow you an outlet to ask questions and get some answers.
Here's how the company works!
We're a company of runners that know the stress of purchasing shoes and the toll it can take on your budget. Because of this, we patrol Road Runner Sports, Kelly's Running Warehouse, Running Warehouse and other sites weekly to make sure we have the lowest prices. We also do not charge for shipping. We send everything USPS Priority, allowing things to arrive in 2-3 days.
We also pride ourselves in Customer Service and you can check out reviews we've gotten from actual customers. We've sold over 1,000 shoes and are growing a strong customer base every day. We want you to feel comfortable coming back to our site knowing that we have the lowest prices and friendliest service.
Make this blog your stop for new information and lots and lots of running talk. Good luck to all our runners! Let us know what you have scheduled for this up coming year, we want to keep track and support you all!
Here's how the company works!
We're a company of runners that know the stress of purchasing shoes and the toll it can take on your budget. Because of this, we patrol Road Runner Sports, Kelly's Running Warehouse, Running Warehouse and other sites weekly to make sure we have the lowest prices. We also do not charge for shipping. We send everything USPS Priority, allowing things to arrive in 2-3 days.
We also pride ourselves in Customer Service and you can check out reviews we've gotten from actual customers. We've sold over 1,000 shoes and are growing a strong customer base every day. We want you to feel comfortable coming back to our site knowing that we have the lowest prices and friendliest service.
Make this blog your stop for new information and lots and lots of running talk. Good luck to all our runners! Let us know what you have scheduled for this up coming year, we want to keep track and support you all!
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