Cleveland, OH - Rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the participants at the 18^th Annual Susan G. Komen Northeast Ohio Race for the Cure. Held September 10, 2011 at the Wolstein Center on the campus of Cleveland State University - over 20,000 women, men and children of all ages and athletic abilities were expected to participate. Many RX Sorbo/Sorbothane employees, friends and family members ran or walked in the event. Susan G. Komen For The Cure continues to be the global leader in the fight against breast cancer.

The RX Sorbo Performance Insole booth was extremely well attended with many visitors interested in the RX Sorbo “Limited Edition” Pink Comfort Insole. $2.00 from the sale of every RX Sorbo Performance Insole including the “Limited Edition” Pink insole, sold through March 2012, goes directly to support the Susan G. Komen Northeast Ohio Race for the Cure.

Along with providing event support and product information RX Sorbo conducted an extremely successful prize raffle. Congratulations to all the winners...and a special thank you to everyone who participated in this special event.

Grand Prize Winner of an Apple iPad2

• John Cartwright of North Olmsted

Second Prize Winner of a $100 Gift Certificate to Achilles Running Shop

• Janice Holt of Cleveland

RX Sorbo® Performance Insole Winners

• Teresa Sopko of Ravenna
• Diana Prehn of Reminderville
• Sandy Richardson of Strongsville
• Jan Ferritto of Parma
• Steve Freeman of South Euclid

Thanks to everyone that stopped by the RX Sorbo® booth...see you next year.

RX Sorbo® / Sorbothane®
2144 State Route 59 – Kent, Ohio 44240 – 800.838.3906
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www.komenneohio.org

KENT, OHIO - Performance Insole manufacturer and marketer - RX Sorbo® / Sorbothane® today announced a Gold Level Sponsor Partnership with Susan G Komen Northeast Ohio.

"RX Sorbo / Sorbothane is committed to enhancing the overall health and well-being of our customers, employees and the communities where we live and work...right here in Northeast Ohio," said David Church, RX Sorbo-Sorbothane President. "We are proud to be a sponsor of the Susan G. Komen Northeast Ohio Race for the Cure®"David Church, RX Sorbo-Sorbothane President

Along with a corporate donation - $2.00 from the sale of every RX Sorbo® Performance Insole
including a specially developed "Pink " insole, sold through March 2012, will go directly to support the Susan G. Komen Northeast Ohio Race for the Cure®.

The 18th Annual Susan G. Komen Northeast Ohio Race for the Cure® will be held Saturday, September 10, 2011 at the Wolstein Center on the campus of Cleveland State University.

Over 20,000 women, men and children of all ages and athletic abilities are expected to participate. In 2010 over $1.6 Million was raised to help in the fight against breast cancer. And 75% of all monies raised stays in Northeast Ohio while the remaining 25% helps fund the Susan G. Komen for the Cure National Research Grant Program.

About RX Sorbo®

For over 30 years RX Sorbo® Performance Insoles have been proudly made in Kent, Ohio.

RX Sorbo® Insoles support the foot and have proven to dramatically reduce shock, help prevent injury and provide cushioning comfort. Every Performance Insole from RX Sorbo® exclusively features Sorbothane®. Sorbothane® is a unique visco-elastic material that is used in many industrial and aerospace applications.

It comfortably cradles the foot and helps protect the entire body by absorbing up to 94.7% of impact shock. Sorbothane® is a solid that "flows" like a liquid and recovers fully to ensure comfort step after step. Durable and long-lasting, RX Sorbo® Performance Insoles retain their cushioning and shock absorbing benefits day after day - mile after mile.

About Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Northeast Ohio Affiliate

Susan G. Komen fought breast cancer with her heart, body and soul. Moved by her sister's compassion for others and commitment to making a difference, in 1982 Nancy G. Brinker promised her sister that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer. Though Susan lost her battle with the disease, her legacy lives on through the work of Susan G. Komen for the Cure - the organization Nancy started in her honor.

Komen for the Cure is the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested more than $1.9 billion since its inception in 1982. Since 1994, the Northeast Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure has raised $19 million to provide funding and support to Northeast Ohio agencies working to create a world without breast cancer. In 2011, Komen Northeast Ohio granted nearly $1.2 million to 14 agencies across the region. These agencies provide mammograms and screening, breast cancer education and ongoing support. Komen's vision is to create a world without breast cancer.

RX Sorbo® / Sorbothane®
2144 State Route 59 - Kent, Ohio 44240 - 800.838.3906
www.rxsorbo.com
www.sorbothane.com
www.komenneohio.org

Alicia Sacramone wins Gold Medal at 2010 World Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Alicia Sacramone won the vault title at the 2010 World Gymnastics Championships. Sacramone won the Gold Medal with a 15.200, the average of her two vaults. She is just the second U.S. woman to win  the world vault title.

Alicia’s career world medal total is now 9. According to USA Gymnastics, she is now tied with Shannon Miller and Nastia Liukin as the U.S. women with the most world medals.

"I am glad to be back representing the U.S.," said Alicia, a member of the 2008 Olympic Silver Medal Team. "To walk away like I did after the Olympics, with so many injuries and being disheartened...it’s nice to set my mind to something, work hard and come back and get a big reward for all the work I've done. It makes it worthwhile"Alicia, a member of the 2008 Olympic Silver Medal Team

Alicia now trains using Shocksox® and Rx Sorbo® Insoles. Shocksox® are supportive socks that feature a "built-in" Sorbothane® pad that can absorb up to 94.7% of impact shock.

Alicia, like many other gymnasts suffered from impact related injuries. Worn consistently Shocksox® will help prevent the incidence of impact injuries and allow the body to heal and reach its maximum potential. After testing - Shocksox® became Alicia’s reliable training companion.

"I maximize my training with proven protection and prevention with the use of Shocksox® and Rx Sorbo® Insoles for my life outside the gym."Alicia Sacramone

Sorbothane® is recognized worldwide as the ultimate material for attenuating shock and isolating vibration. Doctors, sports medicine specialists and trainers have recommended Sorbothane® insoles for decades. Rx Sorbo® Performance Insoles are made of Sorbothane®, a unique material that naturally cradles the foot in comfort and protects the entire body by absorbing up to 94.7% of impact shock.

Rx Sorbo® Performance Insoles
877.797.6726
support@rxsorbo.com
www.rxsorbo.com

Developed by an orthopedic nurse specialist, Shocksox® will help prevent impact and overuse injuries to gymnasts, dancers and cheerleaders. These supportive open-toe socks feature a "built-in" Sorbothane® pad that can absorb up to 94.7% of impact shock.

The inspiration for Shocksox® was Olympic Gymnast and World Gold Medal winner, Alicia Sacramone. Alicia, like many other gymnasts, suffered from impact related injuries. Worn consistently Shocksox® will help prevent the incidence of impact injuries and allow the body to maximize its full potential.

After testing - Shocksox® became Alicia's reliable training companion.

"I maximize my training with proven protection and prevention with the use of Shocksox® and Rx Sorbo® Insoles for my life outside the gym."

Sorbothane® is recognized worldwide as the ultimate material for attenuating shock and isolating vibration. Doctors, sports medicine specialists and trainers have recommended Sorbothane® insoles for decades. RX Sorbo® Performance Insoles are made of Sorbothane®, a unique material that naturally cradles the foot in comfort and protects the entire body by absorbing up to 94.7% of impact shock.

And unlike standard insole materials, which can bottom out and lose effectiveness, Sorbothane® ensures comfort step after step. Durable and long-lasting, RX Sorbo® Performance Insoles retain their shock absorbing benefits significantly longer than any other insole on the market. 

RX Sorbo® Performance Insoles                                                                       
2144 State Route 59
Kent, Ohio 44240

877-RXSORBO (877.797.6726)
support@rxsorbo.com
www.rxsorbo.com

All RX Sorbo® - Sorbothane® Products Are Proudly Made By American Workers

Below is the September, 2010 marathon schedule for events that span from the East to West Coasts.  Runners, especially marathon runners, need to pay extra attention to their feet.   The added pressure that is being applied to the heel and ball while running can cause continuously growing pain that can affect the overall of outcome of actually being able to finish a race.  Whatever shoe you choose to partner with during a marathon, take the extra step and add an insole that will cushion the impact and make running a little more comfortable.

Where's Waldo?

Drive times may vary this morning, we're seeing a little bit of traffic on the bridge

Rock & Roll combined with Running: Where Do I Sign?

Check out September's List (courtesy of: marathonguide.com)

September
9/4/10	Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce Beaver Island Marathon	Beaver Island	MI
9/4/10	Buckeye Marathon	Buckeye	AZ
9/4/10	Idaho State Journal Pocatello Marathon	Pocatello	ID
9/5/10	Monster Trail Marathon	Virgil	NY
9/5/10	The Kauai Marathon	Poipu Beach Kauai	HI
9/5/10	Tupelo Marathon	Tupelo	MS
9/6/10	American Discovery Trail Marathon	Colorado Springs	CO
9/6/10	Heart of America Marathon	Columbia	MO
9/6/10	Turtle Marathon	Roswell	NM
9/11/10	Running Fit Dances With Dirt Ultra Trail Marathon	Hell	MI
9/11/10	Lake City Marathon	Winona Lake	IN
9/11/10	Little Grand Canyon	Price	UT
9/11/10	Mid Mountain Marathon	Park City	UT
9/11/10	Moose Mountain Marathon	Lutsen	MN
9/11/10	Patriots' Run	Olathe	KS
9/11/10	Superior Trail Marathon	Lutsen	MN
9/12/10	Curly's Trail Marathon	Pittsfield	MA
9/12/10	Erie Marathon at Presque Isle	Erie	PA
9/12/10	Lehigh Valley Health Network Lehigh Valley Hospital Marathon for Via	Allentown	PA
9/12/10	MountainAir Marathon	Crested Butte/Gunnison	CO
9/12/10	MVP Health Care Rochester Marathon	Rochester	NY
9/12/10	Sioux Falls Marathon	Sioux Falls	SD
9/12/10	Skagit Runners Skagit Flats Marathon	Burlington	WA
9/12/10	Trail Dawgs Stumpy's Marathon	Newark	DE
9/12/10	Two Bear Marathon	Whitefish	MT
9/18/10	Air Force Marathon	Dayton	OH
9/18/10	Kroll's Diner Bismarck Marathon	Bismarck	ND
9/18/10	Equinox Marathon	Fairbanks	AK
9/18/10	Odyssey Trail Marathon	Millboro	VA
9/18/10	Shoreline Sport & Spine's Oktoberfest Marathon	Spring Lake	MI
9/18/10	Salmon Valley Chamber of Commerce Salmon Marathon	Salmon	ID
9/18/10	Lake Chelan Shore to Shore Marathon	Chelan	WA
9/18/10	The North Face Endurace Callenge - Madison	Madison	WI
9/18/10	NordicTrack Top of Utah Marathon	Logan	UT
9/18/10	Walker/North Country Races	Walker	MN
9/18/10	Kroll's Diner YMCA Bismarck Marathon/Half Marathon and Footfest 5k	Bismarck	ND
9/19/10	Boulder Backroads Marathon	Boulder	CO
9/19/10	Cape Breton Fiddlers Run Marathon	Sydney	NS
9/19/10	Community First Fox Cities Marathon	Appleton	WI
9/19/10	Fox Valley Marathon	St. Charles	IL
9/19/10	Maui Marathon	Maui	HI
9/19/10	Montana Governor's Cup Marathon	Billings	MT
9/19/10	TBayTel Thunder Bay Marathon - Miles with the Giant	Thunder Bay	ON
9/19/10	Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation Yonkers Marathon	Yonkers	NY
9/25/10	Road Runner Akron Marathon	Akron	OH
9/25/10	Big Sur Trail Marathon	Big Sur	CA
9/25/10	Flagstaff Marathon	Flagstaff	AZ
9/26/10	Adirondack Marathon	Schroon Lake	NY
9/26/10	Bellingham Bay Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k	Bellingham	WA
9/26/10	Clarence Demar Marathon	Keene	NH
9/26/10	Lake Tahoe Marathon	South Lake Tahoe	CA
9/26/10	Omaha Marathon	Omaha	NE
9/26/10	Quad Cities Marathon	Moline	IL
9/26/10	Winthrop Road Marathon	Winthrop	WA Enjoy!

There are a bunch of apps that will show you a Doppler image of your area giving a pin point image of how the weather is and what to expect later in the day.  To sum things up, there is a pretty good chance there will be an app available for anything that you desire…including running.  We wanted to give you Rx Sorbo®’s top 3 iPhone apps purely dedicated to running.  Why only 3 you ask? Well...it’ll be easier for you to decide which one to go with instead of looking at 10 option where seven of the suck.

RunKeeper Pro By FitnessKeeper, Inc.

RunKeeper uses the GPS technology found in the iPhone to track your fitness activity, giving you comparable results to an expensive GPS watch at a fraction of the cost. Now, you can also enter your activities manually, including your treadmill runs too!

Fitnio: GPS Exercise Tracker By Fitnio, LLC

Fitnio displays the same data as a treadmill or stationary bike.  This app integrates with the iPhone's GPS technology to give you real-time, accurate fitness feedback.  Fitnio automatically calculates and displays your distance, speed, pace and calories burned.

Run Coach Pro By Revolver

This app literally acts like a digital coach. It’s a perfect fit for anybody looking to training for a marathon or other running event.

Hopefully these apps will help make tracking your running progress a tad bit easier.

Keep in mind the essentials of running: proper hydration, comfort (via insoles), nutrition and the most important of them all, fun. Be sure to check back for more information on running, training, walking, health, insoles, feet, etc.

The main reason for running shoes to have vibration reduction systems is to keep the runner’s body from feeling as much of the impact of the run. Each time a foot slams to the ground, the vibration of that contact is passed up through the body, where it’s especially harmful to the joints. This is especially true when runners are running on super hard surfaces, such as cement. On a soft surface like grass or even asphalt, some of the impact’s vibration is actually absorbed by the ground. This is why even in a bad pair of shoes, you may not be as sore the next day when you’ve been running on these types of surfaces.

Many runner’s shoes seek to absorb some of the impact of landing inside the actual sole of the shoe. In order to do this, they often have foam inserts inside the sole of the shoe. The specialized foam is meant to absorb as much of the impact as possible, thus acting as a vibration reduction tool. Many runners swear by these shoes because they are more comfortable for long runs and help the body stay less sore throughout the run and the next day.

However, the foam used in many running shoes has numerous problems. For one thing, it breaks down very quickly. Serious runners may need to shell out a couple hundred dollars for a new pair of shoes every three to five months. That’s a lot of running shoes in a year! Even if the shoes aren’t being used, the foam can start to break down automatically. This means that even those who don’t run very often will have to get new running shoes once a year or more if they want to reap the benefits of the running shoe foam. Also, the foam isn’t as efficient as other substances. It just happens to be a good one to put inside shoes.

Luckily for runners today, there’s a new type of vibration reduction insert coming out for shoes. This is called Sorbothane® Insoles. It’s a rubber-like substance that also has some of the properties of a liquid. It sounds weird, but this essentially means that it can absorb lots of vibration waves. This substance has already been formed into little pads that can be inserted into running or everyday shoes. The advantage of this substance is that it doesn’t break down nearly as fast as foam. Your running shoes will last longer and for more miles utilizing Sorbothane® shoe insert rather than one made from foam.

Tips for Running in Hot and Humid Weather

Today is the last day of July but the thermometer is still touching triple digits in some areas around the country.  Hydration is perhaps the most important element while running, and this article has some greats tips for having a healthy run.  Speaking of important elements while running, shoe insoles are another key component needed to treat the body (feet of course) to a comfortable work out.

5 iPhone Apps for Fitness Nuts

Here is a fun little post that highlights some great fitness apps for Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch.  It's always good to track your progress when you're working out or training for a competition.  Take a look at these and get your health back on track.

The 10 Laws of Injury Prevention

Injuries suck, especially if you're a die-hard fitness fanatic.  This is a great article that gives some simple, yet often overlooked, tips to prevent fitness injuries.  The very last injury prevention tip digs into the dilemma of buying shoes that fit……take a peak. Also, prevent foot and leg injuries by inviting new shoe insoles into your kicks.

12 Coolest Geeky Shoes Ever

This article actually came out last year; however, some of the shoes showcased in here are sick (sick = cool).  It only felt right that we show some type of love for the Transformers movie series that is currently being filmed in Chicago, IL by featuring a post with shoes related to the cinematic masterpiece.  Please enjoy….

Crazy Shoe of the Week

This week's Crazy Shoe of the Week will appeal to all of our music lovers out there….especially all of you 80's hair band enthusiasts.  Please feast your eyes on the "Guitar Heels".

That's going to do it for this weeks post and that's going to wrap things up for Rx Sorbo® in July.  The summer is quickly wrapping up so be sure to enjoy the warm weather with some nice jogs or long bike rides.  Whatever you fancy in the summer, enjoy it while it lasts.

Have a great weekend...

Men's Shoes to Wear with Shorts

This is an interesting subject that, believe it or not, a lot of men suffer from.  We're sure that at least once in your life you've probably been driving to work and noticed somebody (99.9% of the time its probably an older gentleman) wearing white socks and shorts, with a pair of slip on flipflops.

This look may have been "in" sometime before our time, but its definitely an expired sense of fashion.  If you know somebody, or maybe you're one of the instigators polluting others vision by sporting the look (this is a judge free blog so don't panic), please read this article……help is out there

Going Green

These days, going "green" is the cool thing...and apparently the green trend is crossing over into this year's major fashion trend.  Take a look at this article and see what awaits us all in the next coming months.

Crazy Shoe of the Week

After last week's post about "15 Unusual and Creative Fashion Shoes", we're really going to try hard to award one pair of shoes with the title: "Crazy Shoe of The Week".  Lets just say that last week's Bird Shoes took the inagural award...This week's winner isn't too hard too far behind.  Please enjoy the lovely Leopard shoes.  Notice how the Leopard is on a leash connected to the big toe.  We love the designer's attention to detail.

Best Running Shoes: Consumer Reports

Take a look at the Consumer Reports choice for best running shoes. (summarized version by third party).

Triathlon Training Video

Check out this great Triathlon training video.....  Triathlons are a perfect example of an athletically challenging activity where shoe insoles should 100% be taken into serious consideration.  (see the below link)

Thanks for stopping by and checking out this weeks post….we hope you'll stop by again soon.  Have a great weekend and give your feet a nice rest with some new shoe insoles.

15 Unusual and Creative Fashion Shoes

To me, fashion is like trying to read Egyptian hieroglyphics for the first time; I just don't get it, and might not ever.  This article certainly backs my simile.  Take a look at some of these shoes and ladies, ask yourself this question: "Would I ever wear these shoes in public"?  Gentlemen, ask yourself this question: "Would I ever be with a woman that would even consider taking a second glance at these shoes, let alone putting them on their feet"?

Check out the bird shoes... All time favorite

High Heeled Sneakers: Yay or Nay?

This article somewhat touches on the same subject as the previous: bizarre fashion.  I can't really recall my first time seeing a pair of high-heeled sneakers in action, but I'm pretty sure that my reaction may have been similar to a Wile E. Coyote face (see picture).  Regardless, we're interested in hearing your opinion on this subject.

Cheap Shoes That Look Great

We all know that the economy is, well let's just say, not doing so great at the moment.  Nobody wants to reflect their current financial struggles on their fashion, which is why we want to offer this article about cheaply priced shoes so you can stay up to date on your fashion (shoes in particular).  Here's a great tip though: "Spruce up your shoes, either new or old, with some new shoe insoles".

Running With The Bulls

Even though Spain just claimed the World Cup title, they're not entirely finished showing off their worldly potential.  Spain hosts "the running of the bulls" every year on July 6^th where brave (or outright crazy) people literally run from live Bulls down an extremely narrow street with little to no "safety" exits.  I'm all about extreme sports, but this is still tough for me to swallow.  Take a look.

Running With he Bulls "New Orleans Style"

Answering the call to be just as cool (or perhaps even cooler) than the Spaniards, Americans have created their own little running of the bull event.....it's just a little different.  Please compare.

That's going to do it for this week's Rx Sorbo® Weekly Link Round Up.  We hope that you enjoyed this sort of "whacky" link round up....but hey, everybody needs to smile every once in awhile right?

Have a great weekend and remember take your shoe insoles a little more seriously...you'll thanks us in the future.