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

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

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.

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

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

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

adidas SF Urban Run - August 6, 2007

ROUTE - Chasing the Cable Car (4.9 miles)

• 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

MAP - http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1199905

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.