Running News and Views

If you've found this website then you, too, probably have a running addiction. As a runner, we all know that it's sometimes easy to get off track or stay motivated. Recognizing that, our aim with Online Running Gear's blog is to share some of the stories, sometimes inspirational and sometimes newsworthy or informational, about training, races, running gear, running shoes, injuries and whatever comes to mind. We hope to help motivate or educate runners through our community. Throughout the site you will find...

1. Race reviews and happenings. We are fortunate to be deeply ingrained in the running community and most of our friends are runners who travel the country to try new events and love to share their accomplishments. Like fishermen who make the big catch and want to tell the story that goes with it, runners also have their most recent running story to tell.

2. Cutting edge information on running products and online sales including running shoes, running apparel or running products to help you in your training or to make your run more enjoyable. If you're not shopping for your running gear online, then you should be - the deals are at your fingertips.

3. Thoughts and insights or just our own personal stories about our running or training routine. New training ideas that work or don't work.

So welcome to our blog, please drop by and visit often to receive new information or just to be entertained and please feel free to share your tips and suggestions through the comments section.

Running Advise and Opinions

A Christmas Message - Make 2009 Your Fittest Year Yet A Christmas Message - Make 2009 Your Fittest Year Yet

With 2009 literally just around the corner, why not try to make it your fittest... 

Pedicures and Running Pedicures and Running

Even runners like to have nice looking feet even though we abuse them regularly during... 

Staying Motivated to Run Staying Motivated to Run

I have almost always been motivated to run. The simple fact of knowing how agonizing... 

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How to Care for you Running Shoes? How to Care for you Running Shoes?

Can I wash my running shoes? You didn’t manage to sidestep that mud puddle on your... 

Nike Shoe Recycling Program Nike Shoe Recycling Program

Nike goes green with the Nike Shoe Recycling Program or as Nike terms it - Reuse-a-Shoe.... 

Make Sure Your Runners Fit Right Make Sure Your Runners Fit Right

In the market for new running shoes.  Keep these 3 tips in mind when sizing. In... 

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Online Running Gear's Newsletter Archive

Online Running Gear Newsletter #5 Online Running Gear Newsletter #5

Last time I wrote I was tapering for the Victoria Marathon. Seems like so long ago now that I felt in shape enough to get out there and run for 4 hours. These days, with my work schedule as busy as it is, it’s sometimes hard to get an hour long run in. The Victoria Marathon was euphoric for me. It was a beautiful crisp day and I felt great. Of... [Read more of this review]

Online Running Gear Newsletter #4 Online Running Gear Newsletter #4

Online Running Gear Newletter #4 In This Issue… 1) Choosing Running Shoes 101 2) Beer and Running - A Good Mix? 3) Visit Online Running Gear’s Blog 4) Tell Us What You Think I’m on my taper at the moment for the Victoria Marathon this Sunday, October 12th. Sure feels good to have our last long run over with. All I hope for now is a... [Read more of this review]

Online Running Gear Newsletter #3 Online Running Gear Newsletter #3

In this issue: Running Away From Grief Running Hydration System Product Endorsement Don’t Forget to Eat This Month’s Book Recommendation Summer has come and gone and I realize that I haven’t stayed in touch.  This summer two very close family members passed away and it has been one long, grief-stricken summer for me.  Needless... [Read more of this review]

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