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Ruggero launched Running Shoes Guru in 2009. Originally from the Alps of Italy, he now lives in Amsterdam with his much loved little family. He is a passionate runner and triathlete who has worked many years in the sports footwear industry.

Running Around the Web This Week – 008 April 5th, 2013 | No Comments
Running Around the Web This Week – 008

This week for you: running with a baby stroller, how far do people run in different sports, a history of the Nike Free, Newton launches a transition shoe and a history of minimalist running shoes

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Nike Flyknit Lunar1+ Review April 4th, 2013 | 10 Comments
Nike Flyknit Lunar1+ Review

A beautiful, game-changing shoe, the Nike Flyknit Lunar1+ is a combination of the best tech Nike has to offer. A running shoe that costs a lot of money, but it’s worth it

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Running Around the Web This Week – 007 March 29th, 2013 | 4 Comments
Running Around the Web This Week – 007

This week: all you wanted to know about running and breathing; what’s base training; should you rotate your running shoes and 4 ways to improve your running today

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Brooks Ravenna 4 Review March 23rd, 2013 | 4 Comments
Brooks Ravenna 4 Review

The Ravenna 4 is a traditional stability shoe with a lovely heel cushioning and a great transition. My flat foot really appreciates running in them – too bad for the narrow toebox

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Running Around the Web This Week – 006 March 22nd, 2013 | No Comments
Running Around the Web This Week – 006

This week: form or fitness: what comes first, how to make the leap from runner to ultrarunner and a myth debunking of a common runner’s injury

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Nike Selects 10 Startups in Digital Sports, Offers Funding and Mentoring March 21st, 2013 | No Comments
Nike Selects 10 Startups in Digital Sports, Offers Funding and Mentoring

Today NIKE, Inc. announces the 10 companies that are participating in its Nike+ Accelerator program powered by TechStars. The program leverages the success of the Nike+ platform by connecting with viable companies that share a commitment to helping people lead more active lives.

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Running Around the Web This Week – 005 March 15th, 2013 | No Comments
Running Around the Web This Week – 005

Two articles caught our attention this week. A reflection about what it means to be injured, and a very good analysis on where minimalist running shoes are going

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Best Running Shoes of 2013: Spring Edition March 10th, 2013 | 27 Comments
Best Running Shoes of 2013: Spring Edition

Looking for the best running shoes but overwhelmed by the choices? Look no further: we spent the winter months testing, and now we will help you narrow your choice down

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Running Around the Web this Week – 004 March 8th, 2013 | 1 Comment
Running Around the Web this Week – 004

This week: New Balance 3D prints custom gear, Newton Running names new president, some tips on how to make running shoes last longer and Adidas sticks to Reebok

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Running Around the Web This Week – 003 March 1st, 2013 | 2 Comments
Running Around the Web This Week – 003

This week: the last american-made running shoe, a look at the new Saucony Virrata, a study that shows risks of barefoot running shoes and one that shows running is good for your brain

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Why You Should Run: Because You Can February 23rd, 2013 | 2 Comments
Why You Should Run: Because You Can

Something I heard yesterday hit me hard. I should run because there are children that can’t. I need to run to thank for the gift I have been given

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Running Around the Web This Week – 002 February 22nd, 2013 | 1 Comment
Running Around the Web This Week – 002

This week: Galen Rupp training HARD (video), Adidas Energy Boost divides opinions, a reflection on the duration of running shoes and a new newsletter

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Running Around the Web This Week – 001 February 15th, 2013 | 1 Comment
Running Around the Web This Week – 001

This week: Nike and Adidas in the spotlight; the new Saucony Mirage 3; and a new running hydration concept.

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Nike Introduces the Flyknit Lunar1+ January 28th, 2013 | 2 Comments
Nike Introduces the Flyknit Lunar1+

This just in: Nike combines two of their running technologies in one shoe: the Flyknit Lunar1+ has Lunarlon cushioning in the sole and the virtually seamless Flyknit upper. We will be testing this bad boy soon – for the moment take a look at the pictures and the press release

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Newton Running Becomes Official Footwear and Run Course Sponsor of Ironman January 22nd, 2013 | No Comments
Newton Running Becomes Official Footwear and Run Course Sponsor of Ironman

IRONMAN is proud to announce Newton Running as the new official footwear and run course sponsor of IRONMAN® in the United States after agreeing on a three-year deal.

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Asics Gel-Lyte 33 II January 20th, 2013 | 12 Comments
Asics Gel-Lyte 33 II

The Asics Gel-Lyte 33-2 is a a very good shoe that was engineered to help runners improve their running form. We’re glad that Asics introduced a different take on the natural running debate

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Running Market Update – Q3 2012 November 9th, 2012 | 1 Comment
Running Market Update – Q3 2012

With new models coming out every few months, and revamps coming for popular staples across all running shoe brands, the end of 2012 provides a snapshot of where running shoes currently stand as a market, and where they’re poised to go in 2013. With a fresh crop of Winter/Spring releases just around the bend, running

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Preview: Asics Gel-Lyte 33 II October 14th, 2012 | 8 Comments
Preview: Asics Gel-Lyte 33 II

Asics launches the game-changing Gel Lyte 33 II, first shoe to feature the new FluidAxis technology

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