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.

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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!

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.

Dr. Mendeszoon is a Board Certified podiatrist who treats all surgical and non-surgical conditions of the leg, foot and ankle. He is a Sports Medicine Specialist, team doctor at local high schools and team consultant to numerous colleges. A graduate of Harvard Medical School’s Deaconess Hospital, Dr. Mendeszoon is aformer collegiate track athlete and currently an avid  runner. He is coaching high school track & field, is Director of the Maple Leaf Track Club and co-owner of Achilles Running Shops in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

“RxSorbo Insoles provide both protection and comfort...my patients deserve the best” -Dr. Mendeszoon

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Dr. Mendeszoon will be “hands-on” in the constant refinement and testing of current RxSorbo® insole products and the development of new insoles for the professional and consumer markets. As a clinical instructor, and lecturer, Dr. Mendeszoon will continue to provide insight into the benefits of RxSorbo Performance Insoles and the shock-absorbing properties of Sorbothane®.

SORBOTHANE PROTECTION & COMFORT
RxSorbo Performance Insoles are made of Sorbothane®. Sorbothane® is 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, RxSorbo Performance Insoles retain their shock absorbing benefits significantly longer than any other insole on the market.

RECOMMENDED BY PROFESSIONALS
Sorbothane® insoles are recommended by doctors, sports medicine specialists and professional trainers worldwide. “In my experience, RxSorbo® Insoles have proven to be the best defense against foot pain, back pain and impact-related injuries”. –Dr. Mark Mendeszoon

GUARANTEED PERFORMANCE
All RxSorbo® Performance Insoles are guaranteed to provide long-lasting comfort and shock absorbing protection.

RxSorbo® Performance Insoles
877.797.6726

Support@rxsorbo.com
www.rxsorbo.com

So what is the issue with those “stock” “foam” insoles? For starters, do you really think big brands such as: Nike, Adidas, Saucony, New Balance, etc. spend most of their time designing their insoles? … Not really. And why is that? Well, simply its not their industry. Don’t get us wrong, a nice pair of good-looking shoes is a great thing to have, but with out the proper insoles you can selling yourself short in comfort of your shoes.

Take this bit of info into thought: “stock” insoles are primarily made out of “foam” material. Foam, when stripped of its often misunderstood name, is simply “bubbles” and “capsules” that absorb impact by compressing, or “popping.” How many times can a bubble pop/compress and still provide consistent protection? Not much. To sum things up, foam insoles have a very short lifespan. RxSorbo insoles on the other hand are made with a visco-elastic polymer that after it absorbs the impact it rebounds to its normal shape.

~Take a look at the insoles that are currently in your shoes are they just "foam"?~

Now what makes our insoles the best?? (In our opinion at least)

RxSorbo insoles are made of Sorbothane®, which absorb shock and provide protection to your body with every step you take. Most RxSorbo insoles were created to replace your “stock” insoles and provide you with that extra comfort and protection your body deserves. (We do create some very thin insoles that can, if you like, go over your existing insoles like the SorboGel, or the SorboLite)

So why did RxSorbo choose Sorbothane® over what any of the “other” insole companies use?

Since its introduction, 25 years ago, Sorbothane® has been used in many varied energy absorbing product categories. Sorbothane Inc. engineers supplied the NASA design team with a unique Sorbothane® isolator to protect shuttle cameras from the violent forces thrust upon them during launch. NASA also uses Sorbothane to isolate pumps on the International Space Station and to vibration/shock mount electronics on the new ARES I rocket — the replacement for the Space Shuttle, due to launch in 2012. The Liberty Bell was successfully moved using specially designed Sorbothane® isolators. When Wilson® Sporting Goods needed a superior shock absorber, for their new line of high-tech baseball gloves, they turned to Sorbothane®.

Think about this: if NASA trusts Sorbothane to protect its extremely fragile multimillion dollar equipment, imagine what it can do for your feet?

RxSorbo® insoles are excellent for everyone who walks, works, plays sports or spends long hours on their feet. RxSorbo® insoles have been proven to dramatically help individuals experiencing foot discomfort caused by medical conditions such as shin splits, heel spurs and ulcerations caused by diabetes. So whether you are putting them into your new shoes or simply giving your old shoes a well needed upgrade try a pair of RxSorbo insoles, isn’t your body worth it?

RxSorbo

Sorbothane, Inc.
2144 State Route 59

Kent, Ohio 44240
1.877.797.6726

Email support@rxsorbo.com

www.rxsorbo.com
www.sorbothane.com

“I am an endurance athlete who has completed 3 Ironman triathlons (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, 26.2 mile run), multiple shorter distance triathlons and countless running races. After taking some time off, I decided to try my hand at an ultra-marathon with hopes of completing a 100 mile run. I was training for my first 50 mile run. On a short, easy run I stepped off a curb and hurt my back. It was bad enough to halt my training and forced me to take so much time off that I had to bail out of the race. Since that time, I was mentally spent and could not come around to doing any other races. For about one year I talked about racing again and just never got around to it. At my wife’s urging, I started to look for another race and began to take my training and back rehabilitation more seriously.

Amanda (my wife) urged me to sign up and train for the Holcomb Valley 33 mile race in June 2009. I paid the fee, and began training. Running enthusiasts love to talk about shoes, training, and anything else that may help their performance. In these talks and while doing some research, I heard about the benefits of insoles to provide additional support and cushion while a person runs. I came across the www.RxSorbo.com site and found that insoles containing Sorbothane had many positive reviews so I decided to give them a try. My choice in insoles was the Sorbothane Ultra Orthotic Arch because I have flat feet. It took a few runs to get used to them, but I was quickly becoming a fan of the way my feet felt in them.

My training consisted of 50-60 miles per week in varying terrain and several training runs in altitude since the run would take place in the mountains of Big Bear, Ca. I would run long (2 to 2.5 hours) twice per week and sometimes had another run later in the day after those long runs. I had some 1 to 1.5 hour runs, and several half hour to one hour runs. Typically I would take one day off and just lift weights but did not run on that day. Race day was quickly approaching, and I was able to do a self supported marathon. This day, I left the house with a backpack full of water, food, and asked Amanda to pick me up 4 hours later! This is the best I had felt in years.

Race day provided me with ideal weather conditions and a beautiful race course. The race was on dirt trails, fire roads, and the popular Pacific Crest Trail. It had a lot of hills, rocks, and steep climbs. Throughout the race, my feet barely ached which was a great relief. From other races, I was used to hurting feet but I think the running surface and the use of the insoles helped the cause. I was very smart with my pace and therefore my legs and lungs kept up with my mind’s will to go, go, go. I had conserved energy which allowed me to stay strong at the pivotal 20-25 mile mark. I stayed on track with my nutrition and having run part of the course knew that the last 3 miles would be steep downhills, dangerous, and fast. My goal was to finish in 5 hours and 30 minutes but I had a finish time of 5 hours and 47 minutes. Had I not spent time joking around at the aid stations and taking pictures with my family I would have come in closer to my goal. I finished top 20, with no complaints. I think I am back on track with the physical fitness and mental attitude necessary to be an endurance athlete. I’m happy that Amanda nudged me to race, and I am happy to have found a pair of insoles that I love to run with as much as  I love to run with my dogs. I look forward to another race, and my pair of trusty Rx Sorbo Insoles.

-Manny”

RxSorbo

Sorbothane, Inc.
2144 State Route 59

Kent, Ohio 44240
1.877.797.6726

Email support@rxsorbo.com

www.rxsorbo.com
www.sorbothane.com

Sorbothane® is the only insole material that absorbs up to 94.7% of impact shock. Unlike standard insole materials, which can bottom out and lose effectiveness, Sorbothane® never waivers under any conditions. Durable and comfortable, Sorbothane® performance insoles retain their orthotic benefits and shock absorbing properties month after month. Lightweight and antifungal, they also breathe, which makes for a much cooler insole.

Sorbothane insoles have been highly recommended by doctors, sports medicine specialists and professional trainers for decades. Sorbothane® insoles have proven to be the best defense against foot pain, back pain and impact-related injuries such as Achilles tendonitis, runner™ knee and shin splints.

RxSorbo

Sorbothane, Inc.
2144 State Route 59

Kent, Ohio 44240
1.877.797.6726

Email support@rxsorbo.com

www.rxsorbo.com
www.sorbothane.com

Sorbothane, Inc. introduces a newly engineered line of performance Sorbothane® Ultra Work/Sport insoles that are ergonomically designed to provide more cushioned support and shock absorbing comfort. The new Work/Sport insoles feature expanded Sorbothane® inlays that absorb more shock and help relieve more pain in the feet, knees and lower back. These versatile, lightweight replacement insoles provide arch support, comfort and even more Sorbothane® shock protection.

Sorbothane® is the only insole material that absorbs up to 94.7% of impact shock. Unlike standard insole materials, which can bottom out and lose effectiveness, Sorbothane® never waivers under any conditions. Durable and comfortable, Sorbothane® Ultra Work/Sport insoles retain their orthotic benefits and shock absorbing properties month after month. Lightweight and antifungal, they also breathe, which makes for a much cooler insole.

Sorbothane insoles have been highly recommended by doctors, sports medicine specialists and professional trainers for decades. Sorbothane® insoles have proven to be the best defense against foot pain, back pain and impact-related injuries such as Achilles tendonitis, runner™ knee and shin splints.

RxSorbo

Sorbothane, Inc.
2144 State Route 59

Kent, Ohio 44240
1.877.797.6726

Email support@rxsorbo.com

www.rxsorbo.com
www.sorbothane.com

• Relieve Your Pain…With Sorbothane® SorboAir® Replacement Insole

• Advanced air-infused Sorbothane® for lightweight comfort and protection
• Molded arch support and cupped heel for rear foot stability
• Poron® top cover provides additional cushioning and a cool dry insole
• Designed for all work, sport and leisure activities
• Proudly Made in the USA

Sorbothane® is the only insole material that can absorb up to 94.7% of impact shock. And unlike standard insole materials, which can bottom out and lose effectiveness, Sorbothane® performs under any condition. Durable and comfortable, SorboAir® insoles retain their shock absorbing benefits month after month. Lightweight and antifungal, they also breathe, which   makes for a much cooler insole. Sorbothane® insoles are recommended by doctors, sports medicine specialists and professional trainers. Sorbothane® insoles have proven to be the best defense against foot pain, back pain and impact-related injuries such as Achilles tendonitis, runner’s knee and shin splints.

RxSorbo

Sorbothane, Inc.
2144 State Route 59

Kent, Ohio 44240
1.877.797.6726

Email support@rxsorbo.com

www.rxsorbo.com
www.sorbothane.com