Now that the weather is turning cooler it's time to start thinking about how to deal with frost and ice on the ground in the mornings. Wearing spikes for running shoes is an increasingly popular option that people are talking about, and more manufacturers are offering winter spikes for running with built in spikes made of carbide and other materials.
You hear it all the time - drink fluids, stay hydrated. But sometimes we all need a reminder about just what that means. The folks over at Marathon Training Schedule have put out a nice thorough overview of the whole fluids question and hydration for runners. Good, straightforward advice on how to stay watered-up during your training regimen.
Footbalance is proud to unveil the Footbalance Race footbed. Developed with input from Jukka Leino of the Finnish Alpine Ski Team, this footbed is super thin and supportive for those seeking high performance. The Race footbed is ideal for tightfitting or low volume footwear such as ski boots, skates and cycling shoes.
We are pleased to announce a partnership with Tad Hughes Custom Bike Fit Studio, a Houston, Texas- based independent bike fit oasis offering dynamic, biomechanical, motion-capture bike fittings performed by nationally-recognized bike fitter, Tad Hughes. The Footbalance Recommendation System (FRS) will enhance customized fit options available to cyclists and triathletes in the Texas area.
The problem with always running at an equal pace is that you can easily lose focus of your larger training goals. Keeping a steady pace is a popular and easy way to run, but every now and then training sessions like this go by without noticing any improvement.
Here at Footbalance, we’re all about feet. Here’sa great golf tips video from The Golf Channel on how to position your feet for a better golf swing. We all know stance is one of the keys to successful drives. In this Golf Fix video PGA Pro Michael Breed gives you the step-by-step - watch it after the jump.
Before I knew I was pregnant I did the Tough Mudder, ran a ½ marathon, plus ran 34 miles for my 34th birthday. Even after I found out, I continued to run. At three months, two miles into a run I would get light cramps around my lower abdomen. That’s when I drew on what I learned back in high school from my track coach Roger O’Sullivan:
After introducing Footbalance to the German market over the last one and a half years, Pia Knapik, Country Manager Germany, is moving on for other professional challenges. Bastian Brüggendieck, Head Sales Rep Tec in Germany, is taking over day-to-day responsibility for the German market.
