Custom team clothing is quickly becoming a popular choice among team sports. In fact, KineticShift recently had custom cycling jerseys made to wear during the Demo Days at Interbike. At the same show, 2Xu will be introducing its Teamwear line of custom performance garments. Continue reading Interbike 2012: 2XU Intros Teamwear Line
Tag: Running
Light Up Your Fun Run
Registration is now open for the Electric Run Tour in San Diego. The 5k nighttime run series will be the first of a multi-city tour. What’s an Electric Run? The course will be lit with lights, lasers and music. Promoters say lasers will trigger sounds and changes in the music, and runners will have black light tunnels to run through. Continue reading Light Up Your Fun Run
Weekend Reading List (9.15.2012): The Ending Summer, Cycling Apps, Shoe Tests, US Army and NFL Team Up
The Ending Summer
From Surf Magazine: Summer’s End
They say Labor Day marks the end of the summer, and what better way to end it then with a sizable south swell tearing through California.
Continue reading Weekend Reading List (9.15.2012): The Ending Summer, Cycling Apps, Shoe Tests, US Army and NFL Team Up
Interbike 2012 Preview: Kinomap Trainer Apps Up
Kinomap Trainer has just announced a major update of its app, which key features including new equipment configuration page, search by location on a map, new Facebook connectivity and even Apple TV/HDMI display mode within the map.
We first heard about Kinomap back in January at the Consumer Electronics Show, and this cycling and running training app lets you hit the road from the gym or living room offering, while sharing of routes with users remains key. We’re looking forward to seeing Kinomap in action at Interbike in two weeks. Video after the jump
Weekend Reading List (9.8.2012): Repay Day, Google Maps It, Reasons to Run, Scotsman to Fly AGAIN!
Should Lance Face “Repay” Day?
From Fortune: Sports stars should be subject to clawbacks
Much has been made of Lance Armstrong’s loss of future earnings. But his past earnings should be at stake too. Continue reading Weekend Reading List (9.8.2012): Repay Day, Google Maps It, Reasons to Run, Scotsman to Fly AGAIN!
60 Days Try Out
Not sure if the natural running shoe thing is for you? Well, now you can try the shoes for two months and decide if it is right for you!
Newton Running has introduced a special program beginning this week, which will run through October 31. It is the “60 Days of Better,” a program to encourage runners to try out the natural running shoes. Customers purchasing a pair of Network Running shoes from now until the end of October has 60 days from the date of purchase to return the shoes if they aren’t satisfied. Continue reading 60 Days Try Out
LYCRA Talks Three Tiers of its Stretch Fabric
LYCRA has been around since 1958. Since then we’ve had time to see what a revolutionary material it is. The company that owns LYCRA just developed a three-tiered system for its fabrics: LYCRA SPORT, LYCRA SPORT BEAUTY and LYCRA SPORT ENERGY.
LYCRA SPORT is a fabric for active performance. LYCRA SPORT BEAUTY is a fabric that combines performance with beauty and style. LYCRA says this tier is for “looking in shape while getting in shape.” LYCRA SPORT ENERGY fabric is innovated for compression fabrics. This top tier will be used in high-intensity and high-energy-sports garments. We bet we’ll see this label on a lot of cycling and running shorts as more and more of that is getting the benefit of compression. Continue reading LYCRA Talks Three Tiers of its Stretch Fabric
Marware Versatile SportShell Case for iPhone
Your phone is as essential an accessory for running as water, keys and a pair of sunglasses. Yet most smartphones today are a little too big and clunky to fit in the pocket of a pair of running shorts – if there’s even a pocket. The SportShell Convertible iPhone 4 and 4S Case from Marware is a multi-format case that clips into an armband to make it easy to bring the iPhone along on your run. Continue reading Marware Versatile SportShell Case for iPhone
Hands Free Bottle Glove That is Still in Hands Reach
When is something “hands free” if it is still within hands reach, and actually worn a bit like a glove? This is the first question that comes to mind with the Salomon Sense Hydro S-Lab set, which are sort of like gloves with a water bottle attached. Continue reading Hands Free Bottle Glove That is Still in Hands Reach
Weekend Reading List (9.1.2012): Future Tech, Behind Bars, Raw Sewage, Honorable Riders
Future Tech
From Triathlete: Gear From The Future: What’s Stopping Us?
Aero brakes are evolving, giving you more choices than ever. Continue reading Weekend Reading List (9.1.2012): Future Tech, Behind Bars, Raw Sewage, Honorable Riders
Saucony Run4Good App Donates for Each Mile Run
Saucony is launching the Saucony Run4Good App with the goal of combating childhood obesity. For every mile logged into the app by runners, Saucony will donate funds to selected youth running programs. Saucony was not specific about the amount it intends to donate, or the specific charitable organizations which it plans to donate funds. Continue reading Saucony Run4Good App Donates for Each Mile Run
Garmin Run Time
There are sports watches that do everything – and more. But for those who just pound the pavement while running Garmin has you covered with the GPS-enabled Forerunner 10. It is designed to provide runners with the most essential data, including how far you ran and how fast you ran it, but it can also keep track of personal bests and records so you can know if you’re improving. Other features include a virtual pacer to allow you to compare current running speed to that of the optimum speed to meet a particular goal.
The watch doesn’t include a lot of more advanced functionality, but the $129 price point reflects this fact. It is designed – as Garmin notes – “for runners who want to simply lace up their shoes, push one button and just run.”
Simple sometimes is what wins the race. Video and press release after the jump
Bluetooth Sets Standards for Sports and Fitness Device Market
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) this week finalized standards for sports and fitness equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology sensors. The guidelines are for Bluetooth v4.0, which is a low energy technology. These guidelines are geared toward sensors using Bluetooth that measure spead and cadence for running and cycling activity. The new standard dictates specification for applications that can include running cadence, stride length, total distance or cycling speed, distance and pedal cadence. Continue reading Bluetooth Sets Standards for Sports and Fitness Device Market