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!

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 RxSorbo 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….

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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 RxSorbo 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.

: )

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Why are we doing this? Well, we want to share interesting pieces that will help brush up your knowledge of any new and cutting edge topics that may help simplify your life, or more importantly, improve your health and safety…. (of course, with the occasional laugh snuck in there as well).

So with out further adieu lets kick things off with our very first “RxSorbo Weekly Link Round Up”

Happy Dog Bite prevention week….

-Yes that sort of sums it up

How NOT to Race:

- So its not a blog article per say, but its stories that people are posting about their worst race, and some of them are very entertaining.

Ocho Cinco Reebok ZigTech

- Cool Ocho Cinco Reebock Zigtech commercial.. We haven’t tried these shoes at all but its always interesting how Reebok will marketing them.. They claim its 20% less wear and tear on the leg muscles..  Not sure if we’ll buy them at all but we like the fact they’re focusing on the wear and tear your body takes during a run… (Personally I will always think the Pumps were the greatest thing)

Triathlon Training: Heart Rate Training:

- Good article that goes into both the principles and science behind heat rate training.

High Heels and Running: The Good The Bad and The Ugly

- Ok so we know there are a lot of these articles talking about how harmful High Heels can be; but always good to refresh.  This one give some practical advice on how to minimize the time spent in them.

We hope you enjoyed our very first addition of the “RxSorbo Weekly Link Round Up”.  Be sure to check out our blog every Friday afternoon for the next group of topics related to shoe insoles.

Have a great weekend!

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Sorbothane, Inc.
2144 State Route 59

Kent, Ohio 44240
1.877.797.6726

Email support@rxsorbo.com

www.rxsorbo.com
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