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Runner's World puts 27 running shoes to the test and video tapes the results

Are you looking for the perfect running shoe?

Look no further.

Runner's World Magazine put 27 running shoes to the test and video taped the results.

Saucony signs Olympian Wallace Spearmon, Jr. to multi-year Endorsement deal

LEXINGTON, MA (February 8, 2010) – At a ceremony held this morning at its brand headquarters, Saucony, Inc. signed 2008 U.S. Olympian and two-time World Championships gold medalist Wallace Spearmon, Jr. to a multi-year endorsement contract. One of the world’s fastest sprinters, Spearmon, Jr. is the winner of three consecutive World Outdoor Championships 200-meter medals (2005, 2007, 2009).

Can't run due to injury...why not try running (aqua jogging) in the pool

Editor's Note: Please note that this story is part of our current series of advice columns from the best triathlon coaches in the sport. You can read more useful advice from long time triathlon experts HERE.

"Coach I want to get one of your programs but I can not do the running. Can I ride more to make up for the lack of running?" That is one of the typical questions I get from athletes with running injuries.

My answer is that you can still run but do it in the deep end of the pool with a running vest on.

Craig Alexander and Caroline Steffen win Australia's Geelong Ironman 70.3 triathlon

(Craig Alexander races in Boulder, Colorado    File Photo)

Craig Alexander started his 2010 racing season the same way he ended his 2009 race season...by winning.

The returning champion did it again at the Australian Geelong Ironman 70.3 triathlon by winning the 70.3 Ironman race over Leon Griffin in a time of 3:53:1.

But even as the Ironman World Championship is still 8 months away, Alexander has already stamped his dominance on the 2010 racing season.

Video preview: Biggest Loser couples workout at the U.S. Olympic training center in Colorado

Nothing like a bit of good old fashioned Olympic inspiration to make losing a couple hundred pounds bit easier...at least that seems like a winning combination.

And on this week's up-coming Biggest Loser episode the cast members get all of the inspiration and training they can handle at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.

Five smart things to look for when joining a triathlon club in 2010

With the 2009 triathlon season over and the 2010 triathlon season quickly approaching, joining a triathlon club is one of the best things you can do for camaraderie, triathlon training motivation, new friends in your sport, and help with organizing and planning your workout days and training season.

Exposed: Lance Armstrong's new Team Radioshack Time Trial bike caught of video

Say it with me: "Team Radio Shack Trek Speed Concept Time Trial Bike"

Boy, that's a mouth full but here it is. The TT bike that Lance Armstrong will be riding this year.

Is it fast? Time will certainly tell, but for now it looks like a bike that any triathlete would love to take for a spin.

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USA Cycling unveils 2010 pro race calendar

Colorado Springs, Colo. (February 5, 2010)— USA Cycling announced today the fourth edition of the USA Cycling Professional Tour, which is highlighted by an expanded calendar and two first-time UCI events.
 
While Garmin-Transitions’ Dave Zabriskie captured the individual title in 2009, the powerful Columbia-HTC team edged fellow U.S. based Pro Tour squad, Garmin for the team title.

Video: Race Across America (RAAM) Exposed

If you have ever wondered what it would be like to take part in the annual and grueling and crazy hard  3000-mile Race Across America (RAAM) this new video trailer for the movie Bicycle Dreams is good indication.

After watching it you have to wonder why somebody would put themselves through such an extreme bike race in such a short amount of time.

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If Chuck Norris raced a triathlon contest...

You've probably heard at least a few of the well documented Chuck Norris facts like:

- When Chuck Norris does a pushup, he isn't lifting himself up, he's pushing the Earth down.

and

- Contrary to popular belief, the Titanic didn't hit an iceberg. The ship was off course and accidentally ran into Chuck Norris while he was doing the backstroke across the Atlantic.

Reviewed Phonak PFE – Perfect Fit Earphones: You'll never use the standard Apple earbuds again

So I got an email the other day that went something like this…

“Hey Jamie, remember the Phonak pro cycling team?”

“Yeah! Floyd Landis is the man! What a BAMF!”

“Agreed. Well Phonak primarily makes hearing aids, but they have some pretty sick earphones. Wanna test ‘em out?”

“Heck yes I do!”

Unlike last winter when I was still teaching spinning classes a few times per week, I’ve been spending a TON more time listening to music by myself on the bike trainer (and even more once I really ramp up my running) so I thought this would be the perfect piece of new gear to review.

The more exercise the better your health...world's largest study of runners finds

You probably already guessed this but just to set the record straight...the more you exercise the better your health...the recent research shows.

Paul Williams, A scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, has a catalog of more than 100,000 runners and he's come to the conclusion that the while a running some miles per week is good, running a lot of miles per week, is better especially when it come to preventing stroke and heart disease.

First San Diego Tri Expo gets mixed reviews

This past weekend triathletes gathered in San Diego for Competitor's first ever Tri Expo.

The festivities included an expo that featured products and services from companies that cater to multisport swim, bike and run amatuer athletes along with clinics by experts and professionals triathletes including Craig Alexander, Kristin Armstrong, and Chris Carmichael to name just a few.

The expo also included active participation with a group swim, a group bike ride and even a three and five mile group run that featured Kara Goucher, Adam Goucher, Craig Alexander, Jessi Stensland and Dean Karnaze.

USA Cycling bans race radios in the U.S.

Colorado Springs, Colo. (Feb. 2, 2010) - In response to a request from the UCI that radios be banned in all national calendar races, the USCF Board of Trustees met and amended the rule regarding the use of race radios in all USA Cycling sanctioned road and track races. Radios will now be banned in all USA Cycling road and track races.

Get sponsored in 2010: Nuun Blue Seventy and Erin Baker's triathlon teams looking for athletes

Is your endurance sports goal to be a sponsored athletes...or do you just want all of the free cookies and Nuun you could ever eat or drink

If the answer to any of these questions is yes...you are in luck.

Because both Nuun and Erin Baker's Triathlon teams are looking for amatuer athletes.

The Competitor Group's Rock ‘n’ Roll marathons partner with the American Cancer Society

ATLANTA and SAN DIEGO – Feb. 2, 2010 – The American Cancer Society and the Competitor Group, Inc., today announced a new collaboration to empower endurance athletes of all abilities to take a more proactive role in improving their personal health and saving lives from cancer.