Guest post by Bob Schwartz, author of the running-humor book “I run therefore I am – NUTS!”.

The Airr insoles provide maximum cushioning for high-impact activities, along with medium arch support

From my understanding, and true to the company mission, Soleus’ GPS was designed to be a no-frills, easy to use, and highly functional GPS watch that catered specifically to runners. Far less expensive and seemingly more practical than other models by larger companies, I bought both a watch for myself and my girlfriend as soon as they were available last October

The FlexMassager goes under the microscope at RunningShoesGuru.com, providing insights, reviews, benefits, and price information for the massage tool for runners and other athletes

Ever since I began running, I’ve been obsessed with picking the right socks for the job—thin socks for hot summer days, heavy wool pairs for bitter winter mornings, and even the occasional $15-a-pair number for long distances and races. While some people love to experiment with different shorts, shirts, or watches, I’ve been on an unending quest to find the perfect pair of socks that don’t cost as much as my shoes themselves. With that in mind, I gave the Sof Sole CoolMax Runner socks a two week test, running over my favorite dirt paths, trails, and a stress test at last month’s Queens Half Marathon in New York City

With the physical demands of running in mind, Siren Laboratories has created the Runner’s Daily Complete multivitamin—a mix of vitamins, minerals, and supplements designed to provide health benefits that complement the active lifestyle of an endurance athlete.

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

From the moment I cut the box open, I simply plugged the watch into my Mac via the built in USB Cable (in the watch band) and downloaded the free Nike+ running application for my Mac

the BlackBerry App World features a great number of running programs that track running routes, calculate distances and speeds, and allow runners to keep pace with friends and teammates virtually

Taking full advantage of the flexibility and horsepower of the Android OS, apps are helping runners improve their times, keeping better track of their courses, and are even providing outlets for some friendly competition. These five apps are optimized to take full advantage of Android phones, allowing runners to make the most of their workouts in data-rich, user-friendly, and socially-integrated settings.

A search for running apps in iTunes yields hundreds of results of varying quality, but among them are five excellent apps which provide a range of mapping, timing, and social networking capabilities for little or no cost.

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.

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.

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

As runners find their safety becoming more compromised with increasingly distracted drivers, Saucony’s ViZiPRO Collection provides enhanced visibility with its trademark neon orange color

Now you can get a powerful new app to help you defeat your ghosts. This concept in the past has been reserved for high priced GPS watches that cost hundreds of dollars. Now for $.99 you can set your stride, choose your distance, choose your goal time and race against that goal time. This app will also provide you with feedback to help you keep up with those goal times.

VITAband is a medical identification bracelet that gives first responders access to critical contact and medical information in the event of an emergency AND gives access to “touch-and-go” payment at the same time- all right on your wrist. With contactless payment technology built right in, you can literally buy what you need while working out and never worry about carrying cash.