Travis Peterson
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| 3:36:00 PM Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Ryan: My femur is not getting better either. And track season is starting.
Did you happen to check out the Exogen machine? I really think it could speed up your healing time, especially if it's a stress fracture in an area that doesn't have much tissue in between skin and bone like the foot. With my current stress fracture, it doesn't help as much because there is a lot of muscle in between the bone and the surface so the ultrasound waves can't penetrate past the muscle as well. Anyway, hope your foot DOES get better soon..sorry for venting I just never get to talk injuries with anyone lol.
Hey but how 'bout them new runnin' shoes for the spring? I'm lovin' the new Asics DS Trainers and all the Brooks and Nikes. |
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| 7:04:00 PM Tuesday, January 08, 2008
guys sorry to hear your not getting better. It got up to 66 here today so it was a great day for running. The nice weather got me and my roommate talking about running a marathon this year. He was a collegiate runner but has never run further than a half marathon. I am in good physical shape from playing other sports but can still run fairly well. Is there a good resource for marathon training. most things i find are for people who cant hardly run 3 miles and just want to complete a marathon distance. I run 5-7 miles with mild regularity and want to do well, for a non-runner. I have no false illusions of hanging with the elite runners. the goal is to race in may (too soon?) because it will not interfere with my summer rowing training. Any ways any resources you guys may know of would be greatly appreciated. Also any advice. Has anyone run a marathon here?
(ps: might be cool if a bunch of us trained for the same marathon and met up for the race.) |
Travis Peterson
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| 3:25:00 PM Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Nick I like the PS idea--I'm just a shade young so I'll have to hold off for a few years. I don't know where you live but down here I'm pretty sure there are running clubs you can join to help you train properly. I think if you already run 5-7 miles on occasion you can make a may marathon--but I'm no expert by any means. You could check out runnersworld.com if you haven't already...and I can go home and check out my old magazine issues and see if there is anything useful in there i.e. a suggested training regimen or tips. I can get back to you on that. |
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| 5:53:00 PM Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Travis is right, Nick. RunnersWorld.com will provide about any info you need to get serious about running. Their discussion boards are great too.
As for my foot... it's NOT a stress fracture after all. The bone scan showed nothing at all wrong except for some possible arthritis in the big toe on my LEFT foot, which has never hurt me.
The doctor said the pain in my right foot could be damage to connective tissue or a bone bruise just taking a long time to heal. I'm sure it's not a bruise... the pain has been too acute. I haven't run in a while, so the doctor said get some new shoes or at least replace my insoles and ease back into running. We'll see how it goes. |
Nick Huber
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| 5:56:00 PM Friday, January 11, 2008
Ok its official im running a marathon. I bought the shoes today so there is no going back. After trying on may different pairs of shoes and running in them i have decided to do away with my Nike Frees that have done me so well, for some Mizuno Wave Rider 10s. These new shoes should help support my high arches through the long runs required in marathon training. Ill start running on monday and ill keep you guys periodically updated with my progress. this will be the first time i have taken running serious, rather than using it to train for another sport. thanks Travis and Ryan for the info about marathons.
Ryan sorry to hear about the troubles with your feet, but i have faith that we will be hearing about your accomplishments on the road in no time
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Chris Padilla
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| 11:02:00 PM Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Awesome site to check out:
www.nike.com/speed/genealogy/detect.html
Found this nice design work on the Maxcat spike:
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Travis Peterson
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| 11:15:00 PM Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Chris: That and their basketball flash presentation are the coolest! That sketch is just sweet. |
Chris Padilla
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| 8:02:00 PM Monday, January 28, 2008
Hey guys...figured I'd share some of the recent training: we are currently doing 3 week cycles consisting of long tempo runs, hill workouts, and track intervals. My brother and I had one of our better tempos last week where we hit 5:55's for 10 miles, and we also did a pretty solid 16 miler this past Saturday, which left our legs a bit sluggish. Ryan- I'm not sure if our distance crew is going down to Arkansas this year, I'll be sure to let you know as it approaches. |
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| 2:22:00 AM Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Chris: Wow thanks for the link, that's hot i just saw a video on the Glove( payton) with Eric Avar :) |
Ryan Holler
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| 9:20:00 AM Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Okay, Chris. Keep me posted. |
jake eadie
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| 2:15:00 AM Sunday, February 03, 2008
i work a technical running shoe store in australia and just got a pair of the new Brooks Infinity given to me the other day, generally i tend to wear Neutral shoes like the Glycerin from brooks and nike Vomeros and mizuno creations have been my last shoes, but the infinity is slightly posted and is a wonderful shoe on the foot. Has anyone else tried a pair? |
Ryan Holler
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| 1:10:00 PM Sunday, February 03, 2008
Jake, I've never worn Brooks shoes, but my dad was heavy into running in the 70s and 80s and Brooks was his favorite. |
Ryan Holler
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| 1:11:00 PM Sunday, February 03, 2008
Brooks is scoring big points on the environmental front with their new BioMogo midsole technology. Traditional EVA takes about 1000 years to fully breakdown. BioMogo is claimed to break down in 20 years (50 times faster), once placed in a landfill environment (moisture and no oxygen).
The July release of the Brooks Trance 8 (below) will mark the first realease of a product using BioMogo.
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Travis Peterson
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| 10:58:00 PM Sunday, February 03, 2008
The Trance 8 looks exciting, but it doesn't look like they changed anything except the midsole material. I'm buying the 7's this week.
Ryan: Brooks shoes are great, at least in my experience. I have three pairs currently and have run in all of them. I have two pairs of the original Axiom in white and red--my favorite shoe ever--and the Adrenaline GTS 7. I'm pleased with all of them; the GTS was pretty firm cushionwise though. I would recommend trying a pair of Axioms for a tempo/speed workout shoe if you can stand to have very moderate stability. They are flexible in the forefoot and really light, and they just look fast when you look down at your feet. |
Ryan Holler
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| 11:19:00 PM Sunday, February 03, 2008
TP, you do make a point about the similarity, but there are some subtle differences...
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Nick Huber
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| 2:56:00 AM Monday, February 04, 2008
even if the only difference is in the midsole, does not that make it enough of a change to be worth buying? we talk about how we want to be environmentally friendly with our products, but if we wont invest in the changes ourselves how can we expect others to follow suit? |
Travis Peterson
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| 4:03:00 PM Tuesday, February 05, 2008
That's true Nick i agree footwear needs to become more environmentally friendly..even though it's not NEAR the concern we should have about cars and cars seem to be getting LESS fuel efficient--but Brooks will really have to convince everyone that the midsole retains integrity. A brand saying that their midsole breaks down faster than EVA could definitely give some people the wrong impression. |
stephen christian
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| 7:52:00 PM Tuesday, February 05, 2008
does anyone have suggestions for shoes that work well on both trails and concrete (wooden boardwalk, too, i guess)? i know there are wear issues due to the softness of the rubber on trail shoes...is that to do with the use or omission of carbon rubber? i've just recently started (finally) outdoors in the slush and snow, and am using a lightly worn pair of shox jungas. i need new ones, and don't want to get something useless, considering i've kind of been going on mixed terrain. thanks... |
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| 10:30:00 PM Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Stephen -- Dean Karnazes, who last year completed 50 marathons in 50 days, did it mostly on pavement while wearing a trail shoe, the North Face Arnuva 50 Boa (below). I have a friend who runs in a pair of these and LOVES them. But for the most sound shoe advice, go to a specialty running store and let them interview you and fit you for an ideal shoe. And take a pair of your worn out beaters with you. They can tell a lot about your foot by looking at them.
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stephen christian
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| 10:18:00 AM Wednesday, February 06, 2008
thanks, ryan...i've seen the north face trainers around, but none with the BOA system. i'll look into the specialty stores, maybe in the twin cities...the shoe people at my scheel's don't really know what to sell, but i never get the full-timers. thanks again... |
Chris Padilla
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| 7:40:00 PM Thursday, February 14, 2008
Hey Ryan: we won't be heading down for the Tyson meet this year...we're taking the week off from racing to come back in a home meet next weekend. |
jake eadie
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| 6:13:00 AM Monday, February 18, 2008
Travis- If you like the axiom, try the infiniti! i reckon that you will love them. Imagine an axion with a heap more forefoot cushioning.. slightly heavier, but nowhere near the extent of a trance. And it is still a guidence shoe like the axiom, so not overly supportive. |
Ryan Holler
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| 9:26:00 AM Monday, February 18, 2008
Yeah, I figured you guys didn't make the trip, Chris. I did see a VT pole vaulter though--the red haired pony tail dude. I was there both Friday night and Saturday afternoon. |
Chris Padilla
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| 10:08:00 AM Monday, February 18, 2008
yea, our vaulters and sprinters went...the only distance guy was our roomate who went to run a fast 3k. I saw the results over the weekend and there were some pretty fast times. |
Travis Peterson
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| 3:17:00 PM Monday, February 18, 2008
Jake: I'm definitely going to have to try out the Infinitis. Being that I have gotten 3 stress fractures in the past 3 years, and one in my forefoot, it seems I could use quite a bit more forefoot cushion. I've read up on them; they seem like a pretty good solution. |
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| 5:47:00 PM Monday, February 18, 2008
Just bought a pair of these... Air Zoom Elite III.
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Lei Wang
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| 7:40:00 PM Monday, February 18, 2008
An entry level running shoe I designed.
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Ryan Holler
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| 10:15:00 PM Monday, February 18, 2008
I took my longest run ever yesterday... 11.3 miles (in the Pegasus 06).
So today I broke out my brand new Zoom Elite III (above) for a recovery run. Only ran 3.5 miles. The Zoom Elite is not quite as firm as the Pegasus, but it feels lighter. I'm not sure about the actual weight difference.
The Zoom Elite is designed for the neutral runner with high arches, and it DOES have nice arch support. Before wearing these I didn't realize how spare the arch support in the Pegasus is. There's also a greater heel-to-forefoot height ratio in the Zoom Elite. The Pegs are more level.
The fit is a bit more narrow than the Pegasus, even though I moved up from a size 12.5 in the Pegs to a 13 in the Zoom Elite. That's a good thing, as I have narrow feet.
I wasn't crazy about the super soft feel of the Zoom Elite in this first run, probably because I'm so used to the firmer feel of the Pegasus. Every thing else about the Zoome Elite was fantastic. I want to wait until after a few more runs in them before I give the shoe a final rating. |
jake eadie
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| 4:31:00 AM Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Yeh zoom elites are a very nice shoe, has almost a racing type feel to it, but is a bit more substantial and will hold up much better for longer runs, why did you go with the elites 3s and not the 4s? did you get a good deal on them? because i reckon that the 4s and a nicer fit and feel on the foot, they seem to have a much smoother transition from heel strike through to toe off, and the added bonus is that they are nike+ ready as well.. |
Ryan Holler
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| 6:17:00 PM Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Because I found the 3s for $59 at RoadRunnerSports.com. That style is out of stock now. They have the Nike Air Span+ 4 and the Asics GEL Stratus, each for $49.99. The GEL Stratus (below) gets the highest customer rating I've ever seen on that site... 4.9 out of 5 stars! But they were out of my size.
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Chris Padilla
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| 7:13:00 PM Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Not sure if any of you guys saw/heard of this - Texas DMR indoor world record @ Tyson...video:
http://www.flocasts.org/flotrack/races.php?vid=9121 |
Chris Padilla
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| 6:44:00 PM Saturday, February 23, 2008
Got some new Lanang spikes for track, set a mile PR in them today of 4:15...Phil ran 4:14 for a PR as well.
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Ryan Holler
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| 11:18:00 AM Monday, March 03, 2008
I ran my first half marathon yesterday... www.littlerockmarathon.com. I was aiming for 1:35:00 (7:12/mi), but ran a 1:43:27 (7:42/mi). Not pleased with my performance. I didn't do the things on Saturday that I needed to do. It was my first time in central Arkansas in a while, so I spent too much running around, seeing friends, going to state hoops tourney, etc., and only had a turkey sandwich, chips, 1 banana, 1 apple and a bottle of grapejuice all day long, then got in be after 11pm. Just got distracted. My legs didn't feel good the whole race. Here are the notes from my running log...
Mi 1-5: Keeping around a 7:05 pace but not as comfortably as I should.
Mi 6: Started struggling, legs leaving me.
Mi 8: Tried a HammerGel for the first time.
Mi 10: Felt sick (stomach) and walked about 60 sec.
Mi 11 & 12: Felt better, but very beat after the race.
Shoes: Nike Air Zoom Elite III (felt great)
Sad note: Alan Nickel, 27, of Madison, Wisconsin, died just after crossing the finish line. He had just finished 18th in the full marathon, with a time of 3:02:26.
Video report: http://www.kare11.com/video/player.aspx?aid=64321&bw= |
Ryan Holler
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| 4:59:00 PM Monday, March 10, 2008
Gettin' my half marathon on...
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Nick Huber
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| 1:00:00 AM Tuesday, March 18, 2008
"Not pleased with my performance. I didn't do the things on Saturday that I needed to do. It was my first time in central Arkansas in a while, so I spent too much running around, seeing friends, going to state hoops tourney, etc., and only had a turkey sandwich, chips, 1 banana, 1 apple and a bottle of grapejuice all day long, then got in be after 11pm. Just got distracted."
Ryan i wouldnt worry about it. you did your first half marathon, and you run for fun not to set world records(but thats pretty fast) so enjoy yourself leave the record setting to the padilla twins. oh and gratz on the new job. |
Chris Padilla
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| 8:07:00 PM Tuesday, April 08, 2008
My brother and I will be racing our first 3000 meter steeplechase this weekend - pretty excited and anxious. For those who haven't seen this kind of race, here's a great clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErY_athEVG0 |
Phil Padilla
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| 12:38:00 PM Friday, April 25, 2008
Just thought I'd give an update on how the track season is going. Good news: I ran a new personal best in the 5k a few weeks ago with a 14:51, beating my old time by 30 seconds. Bad news: I ran the steeplechase last week and fell twice. The first fall occurred at the start of the race-- I just got tripped up by some other guys in the race. The second fall was my fault-- I was hurdling one of the barriers and hit it with my leg. I attached some pics below of the race. I'm the one wearing #9 on my hip and the blood dripping down my leg, haha. There's also an action shot of me in the water pit. I used the Adidas Adistar Steeple spikes shown below. They are pretty nice with good water drainage, which is crucial in the steeplechase. |
Phil Padilla
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| 12:56:00 PM Friday, April 25, 2008
Here are the pics...
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Ryan Holler
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| 9:57:00 PM Friday, April 25, 2008
Blood is cool.
Got a hair cut did ya? |
Phil Padilla
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| 10:28:00 PM Friday, April 25, 2008
Haha yeah man, the long hair was slowing me down. Anyway, I don't know if anyone has seen these yet, but they are pretty sweet!
Nike Zoom Victory Spike (2008 Olympics)
Features include the new Flywire filament technology and a hole in the heel to reduce weight and expose the foot. Entire article on Sneaker Freak3R: http://www.sneakerfreaker.com/sneaker-releases/Nike-Zoom-Victory-Spike-/?
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Travis Peterson
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| 11:57:00 AM Sunday, April 27, 2008
Those Zoom Victory spikes look SO awesome--they weigh like 3.2 ounces or some crazy low number right? What does Nike have in the way of sprint spikes I wonder. |
Ryan Holler
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| 11:33:00 PM Sunday, June 15, 2008
I've had these (Brooks Cascadia 3) for a month or so now. I just can't say enough good things about them. They are so plush. These are my first Brooks shoes. I've been told by the pleople at the running store that not all Brooks are this soft. Brooks markets this shoe as a 100% trail shoe, but many retailers call it a hybrid because of its soft ride. I agree. I wore it for an 11 miler, about 8 miles of which were on paved road. I've probably put about 15 to 20 rocky/gnarly trail miles on them at this point as well. They are superb on both surfaces. The durability of the rubber on the outsoles is incredible. The little nipples on the rubber lugs still haven't worn away.
I don't care what kind of runner you are, go to a running store, try these on and run a few steps in them. You'll want to buy them on the spot.
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Ryan Holler
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| 11:41:00 PM Sunday, June 15, 2008
Here's another colorway, if you're not feeling my red ones (Brooks calls it "magma"). These look nice too.
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Travis Peterson
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| 1:18:00 AM Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Ryan: I'm definitely getting the red ones. I've been wanting them for a while and you've pushed me over the edge. |
Rich Benares
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| 1:30:00 AM Tuesday, June 17, 2008
You pansies and your rubber shoes! I run barefooted like my traditional Filipino brothers! HAH |
Ryan Holler
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| 12:34:00 PM Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Rich, I ran a 5K Saturday, which was followed by a kids' 1 mile "fun run". There were 3 sisters, ranging in age from 6 to 10, who ran it barefooted. And it was on pavement. I don't think there was ever a time in my life when I could do that.
By the way I set my new PR in the 5K at that event... 18:57. And it wasn't an ideal PR course because it had a couple long hills. So, I'll beat that time soon, on a flatter course. My next goal is 18:30. |
Rich Benares
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| 1:00:00 PM Tuesday, June 17, 2008
^ Ryan, thats just insane lol. I think the one time I even tried running on pavement I ended up having a blister that covered my entire foot...
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Travis Peterson
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| 8:59:00 PM Wednesday, June 18, 2008
18:57! Wow that's great Ryan. You could take a few of the runners on my cross country team with that time. Keep it up! |
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| 11:51:00 PM Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Hey.. I played ball on asphalt barefooted, lightning quick response if you ask me. lol |
Ryan Holler
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| 5:06:00 PM Tuesday, July 22, 2008
My running club director has been putting us through speedwork on Mondays and hill repeats on Fridays. It's paying off. I ran a 18:44 on a 4th of July 5K to set a new PR.
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Ryan Holler
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| 1:43:00 AM Tuesday, August 12, 2008
New PR! I ran a 18:21 5K Saturday, shaving 23 seconds off my 4th of July time. We got good coverage in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette too (below... I'm wearing bib #320.).
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| 11:40:00 AM Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Wow, Ryan! That is amazing. You trumped my best time in HS by like 30 secs! That was 3.2 miles on hilly/grassy terrain- but still! AWESOME! 23 seconds is a TON! |
John Deal
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| 12:26:00 PM Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Congrats on that Ryan. |
Ryan Holler
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| 1:22:00 PM Monday, August 18, 2008
Thanks guys! Tony the quality of those two performances were probably closer than the time suggests. Both courses were hilly, but the 18:44 was moreso. My next goal is to go sub-18:00. I feel confident I can do it if I can find a fairly flat course. But that's hard to do in these northwest Arkansas mountains.
Hey, I got a new pair of shoes last week... Brooks Axiom 3. My team sponsor (Rush Running Company) doesn't sell Nike, so I needed to go with a brand they carry. So, with no brand preference in mind, I went on feel alone. I tried on...
• Brooks Axiom 3
• Mizuno Wave Inspire 4
• Pearl Izumi SincroPace II
• adidas Supernova Sequence
And the winner was...
Brooks Axiom 3 |
Ryan Holler
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| 1:23:00 PM Monday, August 18, 2008
The upper on the Pearl Izumi felt incredible. I just thought well-cushioned midsole of the Axiom would server me better in the long run. |
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| 3:26:00 PM Wednesday, September 03, 2008
I regret having bought this shoe. I'm still running in it, but it's not what I expected it to be. If you have medium to high arches, don't buy it. Too flat. |
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| 8:57:00 AM Friday, October 17, 2008
Phil & Chris Padilla -- Wishing you the best for the Chili Pepper! See you there. I will be racing, but don't know how I'll do. I've been dealing with I.T. Band Syndrome. All I've been doing for the last month is 4 and 5 mile runs every 2 or 3 days, mixed with daily stretching and anti-inflamatories. I did my first speed workout on Monday with good results. Then I ran 5 miles Wednesday morning and 5 miles later that evening. Felt pretty good, so I'll give it a whirl. |
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| 8:30:00 PM Sunday, December 07, 2008
Hey folks. Been away for a while. Here are some kicks I've bought. Not necessarily new styles, just ones I've found being clearanced on eBay and such...
Nike Air Equalon+ II: I like it, but it's a bit too soft. And it's a little less of a stability shoe than I expected considering the original MSRP of $135.
By the way the above photo is an example of how a lot of catalogs and online stores are sent photos of early samples before the final changes are made to a product. The blue forefoot outsole section is black on the final product.
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Nike Air Structure Triax+ 10: Great stability shoe! I love it. A little heavier than perfect, but seems to be very durable so far.
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Nike Air Zoom Forever: I haven't run a XC event since buying these. |
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| 10:48:00 PM Sunday, December 07, 2008
Photos from some recent trail races. This one was a 8.7 miler at Slaughter Pen Trail, about 2 miles from my home. It's a beautiful place to run. There are both flat paths and miles of bike trails. My running club meets there for 2 of our 4 weekly runs.
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Ryan Holler
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| 11:11:00 PM Sunday, December 07, 2008
This race was about 3 weeks later in Farmington, Arkansas, near Fayetteville. Not sure about grade, but the first 1000 meters of the race was this brutal hill you see in the first photo. My time at the 1-mile mark (1600 meters) was a miserable 10:18.
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| 1:25:00 PM Thursday, December 11, 2008
Under Armour's new line of running shoes shown in the new issue of Footwear News. What do you think?
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Nick Huber
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| 4:17:00 PM Thursday, December 11, 2008
Its hard to say i thought that under armour's other shoes looked good in pic but as soon as i saw them in person the only thing cool was the box they come in. the yellow one looks nice. id love to hear what people have to say after running in them, but i dont think ill be an early adopter. |
Ryan Holler
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| 2:45:00 PM Friday, December 12, 2008
Nick the photo vs. reality experience will be opposite with these shoes. I've seen them in person and was more impressed than with photos. My local running store owners (a married couple, both of whom ran at Arkansas -- she made Olympic trials) each have an early pair of the shoes Kevin Plank is holding above. They are very impressed with the performance and are bringing in 4 different styles to their store. |
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| 10:25:00 PM Monday, March 09, 2009
Sorry I've been so scarce around here lately.
As for the Under Armour running shoes, you've likely seen them by now and have perhaps tried them on and bought them. I tried them on and took them on a quick trial run through the parking lot of my local running store. These shoes are for real. The line is extremely impressive given that it's Under Armour's first step into a new athletic category. However, I did not buy a pair.
The "Cartilage" cushioning technology is superb. But it is only used in the heel, not the forefoot. Under Armour has apparently adopted as a brand characteristic a considerable heel-to-toe taper, resulting in a thin, flexible forefoot midsole. This is a characteristic many runners prefer. But I tend to be a midfoot striker, which means that, although my heel might lightly touch as my foot lands, the majority of my weight force is supported by my forefoot as I transition through my gait cycle. Although I'm impressed by the Under Armour inaugural running shoe line, it is simply not designed to address my needs. So, I will wait and see if UA's future models feature Cartilage (or some other dynamic cushioning technology) in the forefoot. |
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| 10:42:00 PM Monday, March 09, 2009
... I did buy a new shoe though. Brooks recently released the latest update to their extremely successful Adrenaline series. The Adrenaline GTS 9, priced at $105, classified as a stability shoe, fully meets my running needs. For me about 90% of a running shoe's value is delivered by the midsole. And I can't describe this midsole better than the company itself. Here's an excerpt...
"Heel and forefoot HydroFlow®, dynamic viscous fluid units for heel and forefoot enhance midsole cushioning - attenuating shock with industry leading dampening and comfort. Full length BioMoGo midsole. Environmentally safe BioMoGo midsole compound provides a soft cushy first feel that lasts without sacrificing stability. In-house and third-party testing showed that in comparison with Substance 257™, MoGo offers a 40% increase in cushioning, 22% more energy return and 33% less fatigue. Progressive Diagonal Rollbar (PDRB®) is a dual density post that is biomechanically engineered to allow for progressive pronation control and creates a smoother transition from the midstance phase to the propulsion phase."
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Nick Huber
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| 9:20:00 AM Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Ryan: I was skeptical about UA running but ive seen the shoes in the store and am fairly impressed. Sole collector had a great article about them in this months issue. They are taking running very seriously. the article is also full of concept sketches so i recommend everyone at least has a look for that. |
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| 10:37:00 PM Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Guys, I experienced one of my proudest running moments yet over the weekend. I finished the Little Rock Half Marathon in 1:27:06. It was a 15 minute improvement over my previous PR in the half, and it placed me 3rd out of 154 in my age division, and 26th out of 1095 males.
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Phil Padilla
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| 8:56:00 AM Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Congrats again Ryan. Nothing feels better than running a huge PR. 15 minutes improvement is a lot! |
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| 3:50:00 PM Thursday, March 19, 2009
Great time Ryan...congrats!!!!
Are these Spiras at your feet???
What about those Brooks, how does it feel the super techy midsole?
Ciaooo
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archie tolentino
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| 6:06:00 AM Sunday, March 22, 2009
I interested in running, I plan to stay fit and active again this year because I'm gaining weight and most importantly I want to stay healthy. I see the shoes you post here and some are not available here locally. I've been leaning to getting Adidas' just because they look more comfortable than Nike's (IMHO). Could you guys give me some suggestions? Thanks in advance. |
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| 11:06:00 PM Monday, March 23, 2009
Archie, here are some things to think about...
Some people can wear pretty much anything and be okay. From my conversations with Phil and Chris Padilla, I'm guessing they're like that. But part of that is because they're so fit (NCAA Division 1 level athletes). They run so many miles their feet can tolerate almost anything.
But if you're not in top shape, I believe you do yourself a disservice by buying a running shoe off the internet, based on how it looks, or even off the shelf, relying mostly on how someone says it performs.
I'll jump to the next post for more specifics, lest I hit the word limit on this one... |
Ryan Holler
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| 11:33:00 PM Monday, March 23, 2009
(continued...)
When it comes to running, there's no sport in which a shoe's suitability to a customer can be more attributed to the last the shoe is built on. You should put aesthetics aside and focus on fit. In my not-so-humble opinion, you should consider your new running shoe purchase based on these criteria, in this order...
1. Do you over-pronate? (About 75% of people do.) Or are you neutral, or the even rarer supinator? No one can answer those questions better than a well-trained running shop salesperson. There are several ways to tell, the best of which is to video your feet running on a treadmill from behind, because they can play it back in slow motion, pause in mid-gait and show exactly what your foot is doing. Taking their word is one thing; seeing for yourself is way more convincing. Feet do really goofy stuff in ill-suited shoes; stuff that can lead to injuries.
2. Find a shoe built on a last that most closely matches your foot. You don't want a shoe that fits well in the heel, but is sloppy in the forefoot, or vice versa. Additionally, you want the footbed to give even support from toe to heel. And you don't want too much or too little arch support.
3. Is the cushioning suitable to you? Some shoes are firm, some are soft, and I can't categorize this based solely on brand, because there are soft and firm models within most brand groups. I know the cushioning level I like, but I don't make it more important than fit (#1).
4. Heel-to-toe transition. Does the shoe feel okay from heel-strike to toe-off? This should be a factor, BUT, I list it last for a reason. If you can check off the first 3 criteria in this list, but this one is "just less than perfect," fine. This factor, more than the first 3, is one in which the shoes will adjust to you, and likewise you to the shoes, during your first few runs. But, if the heel-to-toe transition feels bad, it's a no-go. |
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| 11:45:00 PM Monday, March 23, 2009
Archie, that may seem awfully methodical, but that's how I approach it. Buying running shoes is a process in which I totally turn off the "right-brained/artist/designer" side of my mind, and instead use the "left-brained/analytical/architect/designer" side. I want to physically ABLE to run for as many years as I WANT to. I don't want my knees, ankles, and hips to tell me when it's time to stop. It may happen that way, but it won't be because I bought "pretty" running shoes over "proper" ones.
Runners should see their shoes as tools to help keep their legs, and therefore their bodies, in proper alignment.
Hope you find a shoe that works well for you! |
Phil Padilla
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| 2:20:00 AM Wednesday, April 22, 2009
The Nike Lanang ST spikes in action...ran a PR of 9:17.74 for the 3000 meter steeplechase last week at the ACC meet in Miami. The spikes felt great and the upper drained fairly well after going through the water pit each lap. |
Phil Padilla
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| 2:22:00 AM Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Nike Lanang ST (description from Eastbay): The Nike Zoom Lanang ST is a highly breathable and ultra-lightweight steeplechase shoe for the athlete who needs a specific spike for running the barriers. Light and open mesh upper is designed to maximize water drainage and minimize water retention. Forefoot straps allow the foot to stay positioned over the footbed. Low-profile Phylon™ midsole wedge adds lightweight performance feel. Simple six permanent pin plate with removable pins for traction in the critical areas under the foot. Forefoot perforations allow water to drain quickly. Weight 5.6 oz.
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Phil Padilla
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| 2:35:00 AM Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Sorry, here's the action pic...
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Ryan Holler
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| 4:07:00 AM Wednesday, April 22, 2009
I ran the Main Street Mile a couple weeks ago in my new Nike Lunaracers. They felt great, and I PR'd with a 5:17.
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Ryan Holler
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| 4:08:00 AM Wednesday, April 22, 2009
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Ryan Holler
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| 4:15:00 AM Wednesday, April 22, 2009
There was a girl in the men's division. She's a freshman on the University of Arkansas track team. The race director advised her to run with us so she could be pushed a little more, after she told him she was going to run a 5:00 mile. There was a slight uphill until about 1000 meters. She faded by the time we reached the top and finished in 5:32, which is ridiculous. There's no way a D-1 athlete, even a female one, should be beaten by me in a 1-mile race.
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John Deal
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| 7:19:00 PM Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Congrats on the PR. "There's no way a D-1 athlete, even a female one, should be beaten by me in a 1-mile race." Well i don't think she was wearing the Lunaracers. :)
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Phil Padilla
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| 4:09:00 PM Thursday, April 23, 2009
Nice Ryan-- congrats on the PR. Street miles are always a fun race. |
stephen christian
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| 4:50:00 PM Tuesday, June 30, 2009
and away i go! i've just started my battle to get into shape, and have chosen to run myself into shape. i'm not going into it with a straight run, but doing the whole Couch-to-5K route. i hope it works out. has anyone any advice on that particular program? |
Ryan Holler
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| 6:05:00 PM Thursday, October 08, 2009
Wow. Are the administrators of this site still alive? This place is like parts of Detroit these days.
Anyway, I finally ran a marathon. I ran the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon last weekend in 3:07:39. That qualifies me for the Boston Marathon which I will be running in April 2010.
Shoe I wore: Brooks Adrenaline GTS 9, tricked out with black laces.
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