Comments for » Running Products Review & Advice http://online-running-gear.com/blog Everyday advise for the everyday runner Wed, 02 May 2012 10:10:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Essential Gear for New Runners by ProGait Custom Orthotics http://online-running-gear.com/blog/advise-opinions/essential-running-gear/#comment-23666 ProGait Custom Orthotics Wed, 02 May 2012 10:10:42 +0000 http://online-running-gear.com/blog/?p=1968#comment-23666 Great post! Running shoes are the most important piece of equipment which a runner has - always go to a specialist running store for a gait analysis before purchasing shoes. <div class='myrp_boxes myrp_comment_helpful' id='myrp_23666_helpful'>Did you find this review helpful? <a href='javascript:myrp_cast_helpful(23666, true);'>Yes</a>   <a href='javascript:myrp_cast_helpful(23666, false);'>No</a></div> <br /> Great post! Running shoes are the most important piece of equipment which a runner has – always go to a specialist running store for a gait analysis before purchasing shoes.

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]]> Comment on How to Treat Plantar Fasciitis by Jacquie http://online-running-gear.com/blog/advise-opinions/running-injuries/treat-plantar-fasciitis/#comment-22507 Jacquie Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:34:06 +0000 http://online-running-gear.com/blog/advise-opinions/running-injuries/treatment-for-plantar-fasciitis/#comment-22507 Yes, I run always in my Birkenstock Blue Footbeds. You barely know that you are wearing them and they offer great support. Before I tried the Birkenstocks, I had orthodics made which burned when I walked for longer distances in them and always burned when I ran. They were just uncomfortable to say the least. I find the Birkenstocks very comfortable. Today, I am almost totally free of my Plantar Fasciitis, but still always wear the Birkenstocks. <div class='myrp_boxes myrp_comment_helpful' id='myrp_22507_helpful'>Did you find this review helpful? <a href='javascript:myrp_cast_helpful(22507, true);'>Yes</a>   <a href='javascript:myrp_cast_helpful(22507, false);'>No</a></div> <br /> Yes, I run always in my Birkenstock Blue Footbeds. You barely know that you are wearing them and they offer great support.

Before I tried the Birkenstocks, I had orthodics made which burned when I walked for longer distances in them and always burned when I ran. They were just uncomfortable to say the least. I find the Birkenstocks very comfortable. Today, I am almost totally free of my Plantar Fasciitis, but still always wear the Birkenstocks.

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]]> Comment on How to Treat Plantar Fasciitis by Donato http://online-running-gear.com/blog/advise-opinions/running-injuries/treat-plantar-fasciitis/#comment-22506 Donato Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:33:57 +0000 http://online-running-gear.com/blog/advise-opinions/running-injuries/treatment-for-plantar-fasciitis/#comment-22506 May I ask if you can run with these Birkenstock Blue Footbeds? Just curious, my plantar fasciitis was healed when I used orthotics. It was uncomfortable at at first and yes, it felt like my feet was burning but the pain eventually went away even if I kept on running. I was advised though that I have to have the cushion changed after a few months as it would harden. Recently, I felt that I have to have it changed because the pain is back, after 4 to 5 months of using orthotics. <div class='myrp_boxes myrp_comment_helpful' id='myrp_22506_helpful'>Did you find this review helpful? <a href='javascript:myrp_cast_helpful(22506, true);'>Yes</a>   <a href='javascript:myrp_cast_helpful(22506, false);'>No</a></div> <br /> May I ask if you can run with these Birkenstock Blue Footbeds? Just curious, my plantar fasciitis was healed when I used orthotics. It was uncomfortable at at first and yes, it felt like my feet was burning but the pain eventually went away even if I kept on running. I was advised though that I have to have the cushion changed after a few months as it would harden. Recently, I felt that I have to have it changed because the pain is back, after 4 to 5 months of using orthotics.

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]]> Comment on How Can I Increase My Running Speed by Glossla http://online-running-gear.com/blog/advise-opinions/training-tips/how-can-i-increase-my-running-speed/#comment-22459 Glossla Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:23:36 +0000 http://online-running-gear.com/blog/advise-opinions/training-tips/how-can-i-increase-my-running-speed/#comment-22459 Thats great info but maybe if you expanded. People tell me there is a technique with your feet that running on the tips and not placing your heel will increase speed. <div class='myrp_boxes myrp_comment_helpful' id='myrp_22459_helpful'>Did you find this review helpful? <a href='javascript:myrp_cast_helpful(22459, true);'>Yes</a>   <a href='javascript:myrp_cast_helpful(22459, false);'>No</a></div> <br /> Thats great info but maybe if you expanded. People tell me there is a technique with your feet that running on the tips and not placing your heel will increase speed.

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]]> Comment on My Review of the Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS Sport Watch & Heart Rate Monitor by Rob, StrideFit Personal Trainer, Brighton http://online-running-gear.com/blog/running-gear-3/garmin-forerunner-405-review/#comment-22458 Rob, StrideFit Personal Trainer, Brighton Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:56:21 +0000 http://online-running-gear.com/blog/?p=1825#comment-22458 I have one of these and use it to both train myself and also hope to use it with Personal Training sessions with others. Love the look, love the functions, but loath the bevel. A touch sensitive bevel combined with exercise and sweat doesn't work. Still though, very satisfied! <div class='myrp_boxes myrp_ratings_comments'> <table> <tr><td class='myrp_title_cell'><strong class='myrp_rating_title'>Quality</strong></td> <td class='myrp_rating_value myrp_rating_container'> <div class='myrp_rating_container' style='width: 60px !important; text-align:left !important;'><div class='myrp_disabled_star' style='float:right;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0!important;width:18px !important;background-position:-6px 0px'></div><div title='3.5' class='myrp_disabled_star_on' style='margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0!important;width:42px !important;'></div></div> </td><td class='myrp_title_cell'><strong class='myrp_rating_title'>Price</strong></td> <td class='myrp_rating_value myrp_rating_container'> <div class='myrp_rating_container' style='width: 60px !important; text-align:left !important;'><div class='myrp_disabled_star' style='float:right;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0!important;width:6px !important;background-position:-6px 0px'></div><div title='4.5' class='myrp_disabled_star_on' style='margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0!important;width:54px !important;'></div></div> </td><td class='myrp_title_cell'><strong class='myrp_rating_title'>Comfort</strong></td> <td class='myrp_rating_value myrp_rating_container'> <div class='myrp_rating_container' style='width: 60px !important; text-align:left !important;'><div class='myrp_disabled_star' style='float:right;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0!important;width:6px !important;background-position:-6px 0px'></div><div title='4.5' class='myrp_disabled_star_on' style='margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0!important;width:54px !important;'></div></div> </td></tr><tr><td class='myrp_title_cell'><strong class='myrp_rating_title'>Features</strong></td> <td class='myrp_rating_value myrp_rating_container'> <div class='myrp_rating_container' style='width: 60px !important; text-align:left !important;'><div class='myrp_disabled_star' style='float:right;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0!important;width:30px !important;background-position:-6px 0px'></div><div title='2.5' class='myrp_disabled_star_on' style='margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0!important;width:30px !important;'></div></div> </td><td class='myrp_title_cell'><strong class='myrp_rating_title'>Content</strong></td> <td class='myrp_rating_value myrp_rating_container'> <div class='myrp_rating_container' style='width: 60px !important; text-align:left !important;'><div class='myrp_disabled_star' style='float:right;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0!important;width:12px !important;'></div><div title='4' class='myrp_disabled_star_on' style='margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0!important;width:48px !important;'></div></div> </td><td class='myrp_title_cell'><strong class='myrp_rating_title'>Value</strong></td> <td class='myrp_rating_value myrp_rating_container'> <div class='myrp_rating_container' style='width: 60px !important; text-align:left !important;'><div class='myrp_disabled_star' style='float:right;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0!important;width:12px !important;'></div><div title='4' class='myrp_disabled_star_on' style='margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0!important;width:48px !important;'></div></div> </td></tr><tr></tr> </table> </div> <div class='myrp_boxes myrp_comment_helpful' id='myrp_22458_helpful'>Did you find this review helpful? <a href='javascript:myrp_cast_helpful(22458, true);'>Yes</a>   <a href='javascript:myrp_cast_helpful(22458, false);'>No</a></div> <br /> I have one of these and use it to both train myself and also hope to use it with Personal Training sessions with others.

Love the look, love the functions, but loath the bevel. A touch sensitive bevel combined with exercise and sweat doesn’t work.

Still though, very satisfied!

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]]> Comment on Garmin Forerunner 305 vs 405 by Rob, StrideFit Personal Trainer, Brighton http://online-running-gear.com/blog/advise-opinions/garmin-forerunner-305/#comment-22457 Rob, StrideFit Personal Trainer, Brighton Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:49:17 +0000 http://online-running-gear.com/blog/shopping-deals-and-steals/garmin-forerunner-305/#comment-22457 Like the review! I've owned many different heart rate monitors - all of which have gradually faded and died - and decided this Christmas to make the jump up to a GPS/HR unit. I bought the 405 because a) it was on offer and b) it looked more compact and watch-like so I would probably get away with wearing it like a watch (vain I know). The 405 is great but there are a load of things that grate about it - I almost regret not getting the 305! I'm hoping to integrate it into some of the personal training sessions soon. I'm writing a review on it this week on my PT blog. Come and check it out. <div class='myrp_boxes myrp_comment_helpful' id='myrp_22457_helpful'>Did you find this review helpful? <a href='javascript:myrp_cast_helpful(22457, true);'>Yes</a>   <a href='javascript:myrp_cast_helpful(22457, false);'>No</a></div> <br /> Like the review! I’ve owned many different heart rate monitors – all of which have gradually faded and died – and decided this Christmas to make the jump up to a GPS/HR unit.

I bought the 405 because a) it was on offer and b) it looked more compact and watch-like so I would probably get away with wearing it like a watch (vain I know). The 405 is great but there are a load of things that grate about it – I almost regret not getting the 305!

I’m hoping to integrate it into some of the personal training sessions soon.

I’m writing a review on it this week on my PT blog. Come and check it out.

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]]> Comment on Avoid These 9 Common Mistakes When Buying Home Fitness Equipment by Kathrynstobart http://online-running-gear.com/blog/advise-opinions/home-fitness-equipment/#comment-22308 Kathrynstobart Sat, 22 Oct 2011 07:15:49 +0000 http://online-running-gear.com/blog/?p=1673#comment-22308 Very Nice and Useful Post Fitness is very important for everyone to improve fitness, tone, stretch, build muscle, strengthen your core, recover from injury and above all improve your overall wellbeing but there are very people who concentrates on all these important points.. <div class='myrp_boxes myrp_comment_helpful' id='myrp_22308_helpful'>Did you find this review helpful? <a href='javascript:myrp_cast_helpful(22308, true);'>Yes</a>   <a href='javascript:myrp_cast_helpful(22308, false);'>No</a></div> <br /> Very Nice and Useful Post
Fitness is very important for everyone
to improve fitness, tone, stretch, build muscle, strengthen your core, recover from injury and above all improve your overall wellbeing but there are very people who concentrates on all these important points..

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]]> Comment on Nike Air – Designing Some of the Best Runners Available by air jordan http://online-running-gear.com/blog/advise-opinions/nike-air/#comment-22307 air jordan Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:49:04 +0000 http://online-running-gear.com/blog/?p=1663#comment-22307 Air Max Moto – provides a soft ride with added stability. Really love <div class='myrp_boxes myrp_comment_helpful' id='myrp_22307_helpful'>Did you find this review helpful? <a href='javascript:myrp_cast_helpful(22307, true);'>Yes</a>   <a href='javascript:myrp_cast_helpful(22307, false);'>No</a></div> <br /> Air Max Moto – provides a soft ride with added stability. Really love

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]]> Comment on 4 Highly Recommended iPhone Apps for Running by Nick http://online-running-gear.com/blog/running-gear-3/iphone-apps-for-running/#comment-22300 Nick Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:13:57 +0000 http://online-running-gear.com/blog/running-gear-3/4-highly-recommended-iphone-apps-for-running/#comment-22300 Tips4Runners is cool... not a gps app... but free and has a nice interface. <div class='myrp_boxes myrp_comment_helpful' id='myrp_22300_helpful'>Did you find this review helpful? <a href='javascript:myrp_cast_helpful(22300, true);'>Yes</a>   <a href='javascript:myrp_cast_helpful(22300, false);'>No</a></div> <br /> Tips4Runners is cool… not a gps app… but free and has a nice interface.

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]]> Comment on 4 Highly Recommended iPhone Apps for Running by Running Gear Help http://online-running-gear.com/blog/running-gear-3/iphone-apps-for-running/#comment-22294 Running Gear Help Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:10:20 +0000 http://online-running-gear.com/blog/running-gear-3/4-highly-recommended-iphone-apps-for-running/#comment-22294 I've used the free version of RunKeeper without paying the $9.99 and have found it to be very useful. <div class='myrp_boxes myrp_comment_helpful' id='myrp_22294_helpful'>Did you find this review helpful? <a href='javascript:myrp_cast_helpful(22294, true);'>Yes</a>   <a href='javascript:myrp_cast_helpful(22294, false);'>No</a></div> <br /> I’ve used the free version of RunKeeper without paying the $9.99 and have found it to be very useful.

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