Thursday, August 30, 2007
adidas Mana
It's time for a little shameless plug. The shoe pictured is the adidas Mana, and I totally love it. My training has been in a lull for quite some time and for a variety of reasons, but it has recently picked up. Higher mileage, clear, defined goals and periodization have all contributed to better output within the past couple weeks. In addition, I put on the adidas Mana, a lightweight stability shoe for a test run. Although recommended ideally for tempo runs, I will see if I can try these out for a long run so that they can survive the pounding of a marathon.
So I did my 6 mile distance run with that "other" group (Nike). Emily was pacing the sub-8 group. And we were chugging at 7:17 pace, but it wasn't forced. It just sort of happened that way. Along Jefferson St and before the turnaround, the pace was increased slightly again. The shoes really held up. The real question was whether or not I can maintain that pace! Only Jorge and I managed the pace that probably went down to 6:35-6:40 with a tailwind all the way back to N***town.
What a comfortable ride! I strongly recommend this shoe to anyone who wears lightweight stability shoes for their fast, tempo runs.
If you are lucky adidas SF Urban Run raffle winner, we strongly suggest that you try the shoe that is offered for that month. But we also strongly suggest that you own a shoe that suits your needs and abilities. Warren and I will find that shoe for you. Every runner is made different, and your feet and knees know what they want and will thank you later.
Also recommended: adistar Singlet....very fast, but they may be a size larger than what you're used to. Also worn on the run.
Not recommended: Wearing new apparel/shoes at a race. Good thing this run didn't mean anything to me and I didn't run it as I would in a race. I wore new singlet, new shoes, and new socks. All passed my test, but trying something new (diet, rituals, apparel/shoes, etc.) in a race may not be positive 95% of the time.
Sunday, August 26, 2007
adidas SF Urban Run - August 27, 2007
ROUTE - Post St/Sacramento St rectangle (3.75 miles)
* Start at the adidas Sport Performance store
* Straight up Powell St
* Left on Post St
* Right on Webster
* Right on Sacramento Street (take your time up the hill!)
* Right on Powell St
* Finish at the adidas Sport Performance store
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1263537
* Start at the adidas Sport Performance store
* Straight up Powell St
* Left on Post St
* Right on Webster
* Right on Sacramento Street (take your time up the hill!)
* Right on Powell St
* Finish at the adidas Sport Performance store
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1263537
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Shoe of the Month (August)
adiStar Cushion 6 (retail value - $120)
Never feel like you're running on pavement again. The smooth neutral ride and generous cushioning of the adiStar Cushion 6 can make the hardest surface feel like a flat, wood-chip covered park trail.
- Weight - Men's size 9 - 12.1 oz & Women's size 7 - 10.3 oz
- ForMotion® adapts to the ground for improved handling and stability during high-speed maneuvering
- Air mesh upper for maximum ventilation
- NoSeam in the upper provides a sock-like fit without irritating seams; GeoFit™ heel and collar provides a supportive and comfortable fit
- adiPRENE®+ in the forefoot maintains propulsion and efficiency; TORSION® SYSTEM provides adaptive midfoot support
- adiPRENEadiPRENE® under the heel for superior cushioning at impact; QuickStrike outsole decreases weight and increases flexibility and durability
Sunday, August 19, 2007
adidas SF Urban Run - August 20, 2007
ROUTE - Grant Ave-Embarcadero (2.8 miles)
* Start at the adidas Sport Performance store
* Right on Market Street
* Left on Grant Ave
* Right on Broadway
* Right on Market Street
* Finish at the adidas Sport Performance store
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1242269
* Start at the adidas Sport Performance store
* Right on Market Street
* Left on Grant Ave
* Right on Broadway
* Right on Market Street
* Finish at the adidas Sport Performance store
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1242269
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Endurance Planet
All,
I have included www.enduranceplanet.com into the links column on the right. It provides great podcasts that can give you great stories and advice to triathletes, endurance runners and cyclists, and swimmers, and everything in between. It is usually updated daily so go ahead and listen to them on your way to the adidas SF Urban Run or on your way home.
I have included www.enduranceplanet.com into the links column on the right. It provides great podcasts that can give you great stories and advice to triathletes, endurance runners and cyclists, and swimmers, and everything in between. It is usually updated daily so go ahead and listen to them on your way to the adidas SF Urban Run or on your way home.
Saturday, August 11, 2007
adidas SF Urban Run - August 13
ROUTE - SOMA-Embarcadero-Mission (3.8 miles)
* Start at the adidas Sport Performance store
* Left on Market Street* Left on 5th Street
* Left on Mission Street* Right on 4th Street
* Left on King Street --> The Embarcadero
* Left on Mission St
* Right on 5th Street
* Right on Market Street
* Finish at the adidas Sport Performance store
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1220318
Haile Gebreselassie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eizh4mfuypc&mode=related&search=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJzDPOLXtfs&mode=related&search=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0zthN1zInA
* Start at the adidas Sport Performance store
* Left on Market Street* Left on 5th Street
* Left on Mission Street* Right on 4th Street
* Left on King Street --> The Embarcadero
* Left on Mission St
* Right on 5th Street
* Right on Market Street
* Finish at the adidas Sport Performance store
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1220318
Haile Gebreselassie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eizh4mfuypc&mode=related&search=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJzDPOLXtfs&mode=related&search=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0zthN1zInA
Friday, August 10, 2007
Results NYC Half Marathon
I finished in 1:40:40. It was definitely well off pace, but I had to savor running down 7th Ave to Times Square.
http://www.brightroom.com/view_user_photo.asp?EVENTID=18462&PWD=&ID=38688017&FROM=photos&BIB=942
http://www.brightroom.com/view_user_photo.asp?EVENTID=18462&PWD=&ID=38688017&FROM=photos&BIB=942
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
N*** NYC Half Marathon
I will provide a race report soon. In the meantime, this is what it's all about: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9xg-BbecwE
Pro coverage: http://www.nyrr.org/races/2007/nychalf/video.asp
Event coverage: http://www.nyrr.org/races/2007/nychalf/video_b.asp
Pro coverage: http://www.nyrr.org/races/2007/nychalf/video.asp
Event coverage: http://www.nyrr.org/races/2007/nychalf/video_b.asp
Saturday, August 4, 2007
adidas SF Urban Run - August 6, 2007
ROUTE - Chasing the Cable Car (4.9 miles)
RAFFLE DRAWING - Congratulations to Jason Risica, winner of July's raffle drawing.
August's raffle prize will be announced shortly. To be eligible, you must have run any (1) previous Mondays and the last Monday to have a chance to win.
- Start at the adidas Sport Performance store
- Right on Market Street
- Left on Drumm Street
- Left on California Street
- Right on Hyde Street
- Right on Bay Street
- Right on Columbus Avenue
- Right on Stockton Street
- Right on Market Street
- Finish at the adidas Sport Performance store
RAFFLE DRAWING - Congratulations to Jason Risica, winner of July's raffle drawing.
August's raffle prize will be announced shortly. To be eligible, you must have run any (1) previous Mondays and the last Monday to have a chance to win.
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