I have more history in the Elixir series than any other Mizuno shoe. Years ago this shoe was called the Wave Maverick and was my first true running shoe. Since then, the Elixir series has been with me for more races than any other shoe.

In partnership with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), the ING RFSB School Awards Program will provide a minimum of fifty (50) up to $2,500 grants to schools that desire to establish a school-based running program or expand an existing one. Applications are due May 1st, 2011!

With minimalism and barefoot running gaining prominence in 2010, shoe manufacturers began producing minimal-style, barefoot-simulating, and lightweight racing shoes at a blistering pace

Why do so many people fail in their efforts to learn and adopt Pose Running Technique? A lot of people start learning Pose, but most do not succeed. Why? Based on my experience, here are my opinions on this question.

The transitional months of spring can take a toll on running shoes—whether you’re a trail runner, a road runner, or a mix of both, a winter thaw mixed with spring showers can make the freshest shoe look and feel ages old in a matter of weeks. By following a few simple steps, you can keep shoes looking new—and most importantly—feeling as fresh as spring itself.

Brand’s new minimalist trail runner receives maximum marks in publication’s 2011 Trail Shoe Guide

Long May You Run is an unconventional running book. It is not a training book, or a gear selection book, a motivational book or a biography/life experience book – It’s all this in one, very enjoyable book.

Wouldn’t it be great if you could create a shoe that has everything you want? Now you can. It’s called Somnio. This is the only customized running shoe on the market today.

Merrell will introduce the Merrell Bareform Training Technique that incorporates proper running form, body strengthening and a flexibility regime for top condition training.

If you have yet to discover how GPS running watches can improve your workout routine, you’re in for a nice surprise. The effective tools of running can help improve your time, distance, and confidence when running. Just like choosing the right shoes, the right clothes, and the right running path choosing the right watch can make a big difference in your overall performance.

Newton Running, the Boulder (Co) based running company, has started to offer a Natural Running form coaching certification that provides coaches with knowledge designed to assist clients with efficient running form, injury prevention and training goals. The program is designed to give coaches the knowledge and tools to teach and analyze natural running form as well as present natural running talks and clinics

Somnio, the maker of the only customizable running shoes, is announcing the launch of its new minimalist running shoe: the Nada. Complete with a zero heel to toe drop and weighing in at only 3.5 ounces, the Nada is a starter kit for those who want to bring minimalist training into their running routine. The kit was designed to increase foot strength, improve posture and alignment, increase running efficiency and reduce injury in the long term. Along with the ultra light weight Nada shoes, the kit comes with a training and strengthening program created by Phil Wharton of Wharton Performance

Jan 6th 2011: Nike and TomTom revealed yesterday, during CES Las Vegas, their collaboration in the making of the new Nike+ SportWatch GPS Powered by TomTom. The new running watch will combine unique functionality, beautiful design, and direct connection to www.nikeplus.com, the world’s leading running community counting almost 4 million members

Have you ever tried running in your glasses? It probably wasn’t much of a success. Your normal glasses work well in the office or while lounging around at home, but they aren’t designed to hold up to the strain caused by athletic activity

The Brooks Running Blog published an overview of the differences between the Trance 10 and the Adrenaline GTS 11, both providing support and being aimed at the moderate overpronator

The New Balance 890 features a new foam compound, REVlite, and is designed for the neutral runner who wants to run fast or feel fast in a lightweight package, without sacrificing durability, cushioning, or support.

A series of old Adidas Running print ads. Funny, and familiar

New update from Brooks Running. We have information and pictures from the Spring 2011 collection of Trail and Racer running shoes. ST5, T7, Cascadia 6 and Trailblade.