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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.

More New Mizunos! Inspire 8, Nirvana 8, Musha 4 and Elixir 7 October 28th, 2011 | No Comments
More New Mizunos! Inspire 8, Nirvana 8, Musha 4 and Elixir 7

After the preview of Wave Rider 15, Nexus 6, Creation 13 and Ronin 4 – we now have more shots of the Mizuno coming for SS12.

Here below the Inspire 8 and Nirvana 8, the Musha 4 and the Elixir

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Photo Preview – Mizuno Rider 15, Nexus 6, Creation 13 and Ronin 4 October 25th, 2011 | No Comments
Photo Preview – Mizuno Rider 15, Nexus 6, Creation 13 and Ronin 4

We have been lucky enough to get our hands on some of the new Mizuno styles coming for SS12… We are currently running in them in order to produce our usual great reviews but we thought you might be curious to see them a little in advance

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Energy Drinks: The Good and the Bad October 14th, 2011 | 2 Comments
Energy Drinks: The Good and the Bad

You don’t have to be a runner to be a target of “energy drink” marketing. Truck drivers, office workers, and others who get tired, as well as runners, are easy marks. But a lot of that marketing is misleading, especially for athletes. Not all energy drinks actually give you energy.

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“On” – The New Running Shoes from Switzerland October 11th, 2011 | No Comments
“On” – The New Running Shoes from Switzerland

On Inc. is a new, rapidly growing sports company based in Zurich, Switzerland. On running shoes are intended for marathoners, triathletes and casual runners whowant to run light and fast

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Saucony Reduces the Drop of 3 Shoes to 8mm October 9th, 2011 | 1 Comment
Saucony Reduces the Drop of 3 Shoes to 8mm

In the coming months, Saucony will be introducing a new geometry to several of its top sellers. The new models – Guide 5, Triumph 9 and Hurricane 14 – will have a new heel- to-toe offset of 8mm

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Brooks Running is Looking for Wear Testers September 29th, 2011 | No Comments
Brooks Running is Looking for Wear Testers

Check out the Wear Tester Program to learn how you can test new Brooks’ products!

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Saucony Hattori Running Shoes Review September 23rd, 2011 | 1 Comment
Saucony Hattori Running Shoes Review

Saucony released the Hattori, their first true barefoot running shoe back in May of 2011 to a great deal of hoopla from the barefoot running market. Billed as a zero drop barefoot shoe with enough protection to handle daily running on roads while still giving the runner a true barefoot experience

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Saucony Powergrid Cortana Running Shoes Review September 9th, 2011 | 7 Comments
Saucony Powergrid Cortana Running Shoes Review

Saucony continues its Powergrid line of impressive and minimalist shoes based on the very popular Kinvara model. The hallmark of this series is a minimalist heel-toe drop of 4mm, Powergrid and Powerfoam in the midsole for cushioning, and lightweight breathable uppers that hug the foot. The Powergrid Cortana is no exception to these rules and Saucony continues to hit the mark with an innovative design that combines plush cushioning and a modicum of support with lightweight, low profile minimalism. So, what does this all mean? It means that Saucony has introduced a shoe with incredible cushioning with the feel of the Kinvara model; low to the ground and fast

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Invisible Shoe Huarache Sandal Review August 27th, 2011 | No Comments
Invisible Shoe Huarache Sandal Review

Let me preface this review by stating that I am not a minimalist or barefoot runner. I enjoy a wide cadre of shoes that include clunky trail boots with thick treads all the way down to 4 oz racing flats. I am not blessed with perfect form. In fact, I’m a late stage pronator on my left foot which has given me problems in the past. Sure, just like everyone else I have been slightly influenced by the trend towards minimalist running shoes, but being cautious of fads, crazes, and group think, I tend to shy away

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Running in the Roman Empire August 23rd, 2011 | No Comments
Running in the Roman Empire

Thousands of ancient men crossed entire continents on their bare feet, and were still in good enough shape that they could fight when they arrived at their destination. I’m specifically talking about Roman soldiers.

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Too Far, Too Soon? August 17th, 2011 | 3 Comments
Too Far, Too Soon?

One of the most admirable qualities of a distance runner is ambition. Beginners often start thinking about running their first 10k within months of discovering the pleasures of running. And sometimes, those who have just run their first 10k immediately start planning for their first half-marathon or marathon

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Nike LunarGlide+ 3 Running Shoes Review August 15th, 2011 | 16 Comments
Nike LunarGlide+ 3 Running Shoes Review

The Nike LunarGlide 3 is a great upgrade to the popular running shoe. Lighter and with a better-fitting upper, it’s a shoe that will fit most runners

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Vibram Five Fingers – A Few Miles Later August 6th, 2011 | 1 Comment
Vibram Five Fingers – A Few Miles Later

There are many positives to these shoes, and I know I’m not the only one gushing about them. If you lived in a place with miles of grassy fields that would be ideal, but my city’s unpredictable scape (trash, gravel, and possible glass) leaves running barefoot running hazardous. Vibrams are the closest I can come to this newfound joy

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Karhu Flow Fulcrum Ride Running Shoes Review August 4th, 2011 | No Comments
Karhu Flow Fulcrum Ride Running Shoes Review

As the fall marathon season approaches many runners are looking for a lightweight, well cushioned, and moderately supportive shoe for faster paced training runs races. Many racing flats are simply too minimal for most of us to race in for a full marathon distance, while many “lightweight trainers” are often closer to 10 oz and don’t provide the zip and feel of a racing flat.

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Merrell Naked Foot 5K – First-Ever National Barefoot Running Series August 4th, 2011 | No Comments
Merrell Naked Foot 5K – First-Ever National Barefoot Running Series

Run Shod or Barefoot in the First-Ever National Barefoot Race Series

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Running and Age: Too Young? Too Old? July 6th, 2011 | 4 Comments
Running and Age:  Too Young?  Too Old?

In my 54 years of competitive running (so far), I have encountered quite a few misconceptions about running and age. Here are the two big ones

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A New iPhone/iPod Running App: PaceDJ July 4th, 2011 | 13 Comments
A New iPhone/iPod Running App: PaceDJ

PaceDJ helps runners attain fitness results by creating music mixes that help them synchronize their feet with the music they love. The app does this by providing music mixes based on a user’s target exercise pace, drawing from music already loaded onto a user’s iPod or iPhone

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Entries still available in NYC & Marine Corps Marathon with Malaria No More June 29th, 2011 | No Comments
Entries still available in NYC & Marine Corps Marathon with Malaria No More

Every 45 seconds, a child under the age of five dies of malaria—but with one of Malaria No More’s 45 entries in the ING New York City Marathon or Marine Corps Marathon, you can help change that.

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