How to (base jumping) look after your running shoes
No commentsBy Gareth Hoyle
How can I tell when its time to replace my shoes?
As a rule of thumb a pair of shoes should last you 500 miles. However, this also depends on, among other things, your weight, running style and the terrain you use them for,
Visible evidence excessive wear on the outsole or, for severe pronators, a break down in the heel area often indicated by the uppers tending to tilt inwards.
The feel of the shoe. It wont feel as bouncy as it once did. Over time the ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) in the midsole of your shoe is compressed as you run, squeezing the air out and deadening the spring in your step.
How can I make my shoes last longer?
Dont put them on the radiator to dry the heat will destroy the adhesives. If they are wet, stuff them with newspaper and leave them to dry naturally.
Is it alright to use my running shoes for other sports?
You wouldnt use your ballet pumps for rock climbing. In the same way, only use your running shoes for running this is what they were designed for. But Route 1 to wrecking and stretching your running shoes is to hit the tennis court or five-a-side pitch in them. They are not designed for the kind of lateral movement that these sports require.
Can I use one pair of shoes for all my running?
No. Take a nice pair of ultra-lightweight road-racing shoes on a few trail-running events and watch them disintegrate before your eyes. Gritty and stony surfaces will damage a road-racing shoe, which is built for flat, even, asphalt surfaces. Get yourself a trail shoe designed for the rough terrain. Youll use each different pair less and theyll end up lasting longer as a result. Even if you are running on light trails it is worth investing in a pair of trail shoes and now that you can buy them for under 40.00 there is no excuse!
Should I keep racing shoes for races and only train in training shoes then?
Have at least two pairs of running shoes to help prolong their life and not wear out too quickly. Do some training in your race shoes though, to get a feel for them and to ensure they are worn in before race day. Dont try anything new on a race day that especially includes wearing a brand new pair of shoes.
Whats wrong with putting my running shoes in the washing machine or tumble dryer?
The cardinal rule of running-shoe care is never put your shoes through the washing machine. The heat and detergents from a washing machine cycle and tumble dryer break down the adhesives holding your shoes together. The best thing to do if you need to wash your shoes is to do it by hand in lukewarm water. Laborious, but worth it if you respect your shoes and your wallet.
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ASICS Running Shoes
By Gareth Hoyle
We thought wed take a quick look and see what the worlds leading running shoe manufacturer has planned for 2010.
ASICS Gel Kayano 16 Running Shoes
We Say: The ASICS Gel Kayano 16 puts the Kayano range back on top again. The previous two models were a little disappointing given the high standards set by the Kayano legacy. The fit has been improved, the weight reduced and the cushioning increased, ensuring that the ASICS Gel Kayano 16 remains one of the best structured cushioning shoes available. In fact we like the ASICS Gel Kayano 16 that much we have set-up a Facebook Group for the shoe!
ASICS GT 2150 Running Shoes
We Say: The Asics GT 2140 was the #1 selling running shoe in the World during 2009. Given this level of success, its really no wonder why the ASICS GT 2150 is nearly identical. There are a few minor tweaks, such as a geometry change in the heel collar, which lowers it by approximately 2mm below the ankle to decrease the chance of irritation in this area. The outsole is a tad different as well. Otherwise, the ASICS GT 2150 is about the same with the exception of the weight. You really should not notice a significant difference between the Asics GT 2140 and the new ASICS GT 2150.
ASICS GEL 1150 Running Shoes
We Say: The ASICS GEL 1150 has been one of the best pound for pound running shoes in recent years. Its a solid performer with enough technology and features to appeal to beginners and experts alike. The problem was that the past the shoe didnt really have much of an identity. Yes it was a great shoe at a super value, but in terms of looks, it seemed like a knockoff of its big brother, the 2000 series. That has been addressed in the new ASICS GEL 1150. Updates include a decoupled treatment on the midsole, a nice rich looking upper, and the weight has been lowered to create a superb update!
However the award for the worst designed running shoe upper, as ever has to go to the ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 5. We know triathletes like to make a statement but the majority of them also have some fashion sense!
As ever the cheapest prices for the latest ASICS running shoes can be found on Ransacker.
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Buying Tickets for Sports Events at a Discounted Price
By Lumbardo
Sport lovers would tell you that it is any day better to watch a sports event live rather than watching it on TV. Those who have been to a live match before would tell you just how great it feels to be a part of the large audience as they cheer their favorite teams, experience the nail biting tension of the last few minutes and just have a fun time overall. Watching sports on TV or even on DVD is just not the same.
Why Go to a Live Sport Event?
There are several people who spend their whole lives watching sports on TV sprawled out on the couch. They think sports are enjoyable from the comfort of their couch rather than being out there cheering their favorite team along with thousands of other fans. However, being at the venue of a live match is just something which true sport fanatic must do. It is an experience which is memorable for a life time.
It isnt often that you would get a chance to get to view your favorite team and your heroes from such a close distance as they play for your benefit. The entire vibe of a live match is just extraordinary as the thousands of fans cheer, jump, curse and just have a fun time. It is the exhilaration and the excitement of the last moments of the match and who knows you might be a part of a historic match if you are at a live sport event?
Sports Tickets
While live sports events can be really quite exciting, the process to buy cheap sports tickets is just plain frustrating. Sports tickets are not at all cheap and are not even easily available; in fact, most of them can burn a hole in your pocket. If you are interested in watching a high profile match between popular teams, the prices could be even higher making it impossible for every day people like us to attend them. However, there is still a way in which people can buy cheap sports tickets.
How to Buy Cheap Sports Tickets?
The best way to buy cheap sports tickets is to find good deals online. There are plenty of sites which are dedicated to selling exclusive, hard to get tickets for sports events and that too at discounted rates. This would be the best way to buy cheap sports tickets since purchasing them from the venue is definitely going to be really expensive.
Online ticket purchase is the best thing to do today since it is very convenient to buy cheap sports tickets. These sites work 24 hours a day so you can search at any time for where your favorite matches are going to be organized and book them. Also, most of these sites have a huge collection of sports tickets available like football, basketball, baseball, hockey, fight night and even for golf. You can even purchase an entire season package or just a single event ticket. Those who are interested can not just buy cheap sports tickets, but also several other types of tickets.
To know more on how to buy cheap sports tickets and to get access to thousands of discounted tickets, please visit http://www.eticketspace.com.
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