Online Running Gear Newsletter 10




Everyday advise for the everyday runner.
Online Running Gear Newsletter 10

In This Issue…

  • Roadrunner Sports Latest & Greatest Promo
  • Icing Injuries
  • Phil’s New York Marathon Journey
  • 4 Recommended IPhone Apps for Running

  • Hi,

    I hope that everyone is enjoying their summer and getting lots of outdoor activities in. I understand that while some parts of the country are experiencing stinkin’ hot weather, here in the Pacific Northwest, we are still waiting for summer. We get one beautiful day and then it seems to go back to cold & rain again.

    My plantar fasciitis continues to improve. My heel still gets a bit sore after a run, but I’m running fairly regularly and even trying to take some runs a bit faster now. Just feels good to be running.

    Latest in From Roadrunner Sports

    I like to let you know about these specials as they are the perfect opportunity to stock up. Unfortunately, I bought a new pair of runners only 2 weeks ago, so I missed this promotion – bummer. But Roadrunner Sports is offering a one time 25% off your entire order AND free shipping if you join their VIP program. Their VIP program is only $1.99/year and gives you an additional 10% while you are a VIP.   (Note that the additional 10% doesn’t get applied to this initial sale.)
     
    You have to admit that 25% off is a pretty awesome deal. They are only running this promotion until August 4, 2011, so you better get shopping.

    Save 25% on your entire order PLUS Free Shipping when you join the Road Runner Sports VIP Family!

    Icing Injuries

    Unless you are one of the lucky ones that have never had a running or sports injury, then you probably know what icing an injury is all about.  Part of my treatment for my plantar fasciitis was to ice, ice & ice again.

    I picked up a product called ActiveWrap Foot/Ankle Hot and Cold Therapy. It’s basically a foot/ankle wrap with velcro closures and the ice packs can be configured inside the wrap so that they are icing the injury.  Works like a charm and it also applies a bit of pressure to the ice pack against the injury. Plus, if I have to get up, I can actually walk while still wearing it and still be icing. Not that that is the recommended method for icing, but it still works.

    Read more on my review of the ActiveWrap Foot/Ankle Hot and Cold Therapy

    Phil’s New York Marathon Journey

    My 75 year old buddy Phil was able to cross off one of his bucket list items last year. He trained, ran and completed the New York Marathon which he refers to as "an experience of a lifetime".  The story of his New York Marathon journey is an inspiration for runners of all ages. If you have an extra 10 minutes, read it and let it warm your "running" heart.
    More…

    4 Highly Recommended iPhone Apps for Running

    Personally, I don’t run with my iPhone, iPod or iTouch (but, yes, I have all three devices). I have an armband for my ipod so that I could take it running, but I think what has always stopped me is that I don’t have a pair of earphones that would stay in my ears while bouncing around on a run. (Maybe that could be my next research project.)  However, I do know how popular they are just to be able to listen to some great music while running.

    Aside from the music, Apple has a gazillion apps available for fitness and fitness tracking and, if you are someone into data analysis and tracking your workouts, these apps are amazing. But, it’s very easy to get confused as there are so many to choose from.  Recently one of the writers for Online Running Gear did some research and came up with 4 Highly Recommended iPhone Apps for Running.
    More…

    Happy Trails!

    Jacquie
     


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