Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Yaktrax


Did you wake up this morning and dread going out to run in the snow? Are you you afraid of slipping and falling? Well, fear no more with Yaktrax.


Yaktrax have a unique, spikeless, patented coil design, unlike other products on the market.
The Yaktrax Pro will instantly give you better traction, confidence and safety on packed snow or ice. Move about naturally with the same solid grip that you are accustomed to on dry surfaces. Walk or run as you normally would and experience stability on ice and snow like you have never felt before.
Made with high strength, abrasion resistant 1.4 mm steel coils and heavy duty natural rubber material, the Yaktrax Pro easily conforms to the shape of your boot or shoe. With its patented SkidLock coil design, the Yaktrax Pro provides 360 degrees of traction on packed snow and ice and can be worn in temperatures as low as -41° Fahrenheit.
• Easy On/Off• Walk Naturally• Spikeless/Ultralight• Helps Reduce the Risk of Falls & Injuries

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

All Weather Newtons




Are your feet getting cold and wet this winter. Well Newton has the answer for you. The Motion All-Weather, is a Motion hybrid that offers Newton’s unique universal posting that accommodates all foot-types, stability and neutral. It features a wind resistant, water-repellent breathable upper, gusseted tongue, and high reflectivity for cold, dark, weather. The patented Action/Reaction Technology™ in the forefoot and heel as well as the midsole foam are specifically tuned for cold and wet temperatures. The outersole incorporates a grippy rubber for reliable traction on wet surfaces.


Also Newton athlete Josh Cox broke the American record by over four minutes on Sunday, for the 50 kilometer distance. Running 2:20.32 for the marathon distance, despite six episodes of stomach distress and two bathroom stops, Cox was ninth place at the marathon distance at PF Changs' RNR Arizona, when he headed to a local track for five more miles on the track. Finishing the last lap in 71 seconds, Cox broke a seven year old US record, set in Palo Alto,CA of 2:51.48 by Alex Tilson. Josh's time was 2:47:17.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Ronin 2


The super fast super cool Mizuno Ronin 2 with SmoothRide Engineering™ minimizes the rapid acceleration and deceleration of your foot for a super-smooth ride.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Zac Freudenberg sets a new PR!!!

He and his lovely wife are proud parents of their first child, a beautiful baby boy named Liam. Congratulations to all!!!

Monday, January 5, 2009

Go! St.Louis Half-marathon Training Program First Meeting This Thursday, Jan. 8th!

Our training program will provide you with all the tools you need to run the Go! St. Louis Half-Marathon , whether you're tackling this distance for the first time or attempting to set a PR. Please call the store at 314.727.4786 for further information. Learn the secrets of training from our Ghisallo coaches and enjoy the comaraderie of training and running as a group. The Training Program is offered at both Ghisallo Running (University City) and Ghisallo Sports (Chesterfield). The cost for this program is $100 (No charge for Ghisallo Racing Members). Our first meeting will be Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 7 p.m. at both stores. For more information please visit Ghisallo Racing or contact Julie Harbour, the Ghisallo Racing Team Manager at ghisallojulie@yahoo.com