Oops, I don’t think the subject of this post came out as clearly as I had hoped.
What I mean is, The Runner’s Gait will only be open from 3.30pm – 7pm on Friday, 29 July 2011.
We apologise for the inconvenience as we’ll be out conducting a talk in the earlier part of the day! If you were planning to swing by the store, we’ll see you in the afternoon!
Hang in there everyone, the weekend is upon us!
Welcome to the weekend! Well, almost.
Part 1 of The Triathlon Workshop (Open Water Swimming) will be taking place at:
Here is more information on the beautiful beach we’ll be at: http://www.sentosa.com.sg/en/beaches/tanjong-beach/
If you haven’t signed up but would like to join us, just come on down! We will turn no one away!
For more information, you can email wille@therunner’sgait.com.sg or call us at 64567868.
See you there!
Here they are! Our first look at the Nike Lunarspider+ LT in Solar Red x Treasure Blue.
We’ll throw together a review for the Lunarspider+ LT as soon as we can…when we’ve stopped fighting over them.
Available NOW at The Runner’s Gait. Get ’em while we’ve got ’em!
The Nike Lunarspider+ LT in Solar Red x Treasure Blue. Coming VERY soon.
I know. We can’t wait either.
As promised, here is more information regarding The Triathlon Workshop we’ll be running next weekend.
Click Here –> The Triathlon Workshop – July 2011 Or read on.
Conducted by Wille Loo and held over 2 days, the workshop aims to equip participants with practical knowledge and skills whether it is your 1st or 10th triathlon.
The cost of participating in the workshop is $30 per person and the capacity will be capped at 20 pax. To register, just send your particulars to wille@therunnersgait.com.sg with the subject “The Triathlon Workshop” or give us a ring at 64567868.
More information on Wille Loo
Wille comes from a background in swimming & water polo and has been participating in triathlons for 8 years. He now focuses on the half Ironman (70.3) distance. Wille is a passionate triathlete and coach, having obtained his coaching accreditation from Triathlon Australia in 2009. He has won his age group at the OSIM Triathlon on numerous occasions and aims to defend his title at this year’s edition on 31 July 2011. Wille was also the fastest Singaporean at the Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singaporea for 2010 & 2011. His next international race will be the Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines on 14 Aug 2011.
Hi Everyone,
For those of you on the mailing list, thank you for your feedback and response to the newsletter! We are glad that you are enjoying it!
I am trying to upload a copy of the newsletter online for those of you who haven’t dropped off your email address with us yet. Although, I foresee some technical difficulties in this area as I am some what technologically challenged!
You can try to get a copy of the newsletter at here –> July 2011! *pleasepleaseplease work*
If all else fails, please leave your email at the bottom and I will send you over a copy!
Hi Everyone!
In case you missed the action at the GE Women’s 10km yesterday, here are a couple of photos of the action!
Just click HERE.
Congratulations to all the ladies for a great effort! Those few guys that crashed the race…you ought to be ashamed of yourselves. At least put on a skirt to earn your entry.
Good luck to all the ladies taking part in the GE Women’s run tomorrow, we hope you have a great race!
A women’s only run, the guys doing the photo taking, running around and cheering instead, what’s not to like??
For one day only, on 3rd July 2011, Sunday, The Runner’s Gait will be running (hurhur) a special promotion for the ladies!
There’ll be AT LEAST 20% OFF all women’s running apparel and footwear tomorrow. We think thats pretty cool!
See you at the race tomorrow and then at the store!
Shoe: Adidas Adizero Adios (Run White/Black/Uni Red)
Size: Men’s US8
Lalala!! The Runner’s Gait is an authentic running resource and we pride ourselves on being objective when it comes to the shoes that we carry at the store. Every brand gets a fair shout, so here’s a review of the Adidas Adizero Adios!
I haven’t worn a pair of Adidas since I was in Secondary school quite a few years ago, so it was a little foreign trying these shoes out. Weighing in at 200g (for a men’s US8), the Adios has been worn by various champions and probably most famously by Haile Gebrselassie. Haile wore a pair of Adios when he set the marathon world record of 2hr 03min 59sec at the Berlin Marathon in 2008.
For most, if its good enough for Haile, its gotta be good enough for us! But let’s dive into the shoe a little deeper.
The upper is an open mesh material which is very breathable. You can actually see the colour of your socks through the upper. It also has a thin, soft tongue that does not get in the way when you slip the shoe on. The trademark Adidas stripes on the sides aren’t there purely for aesthetics, these stripes are actually overlays that help to secure the foot in place when you lace up. As the overlays are fairly thick, you can feel them pressing against the arch of your foot if your foot happens to be a little wider. It is not uncomfortable, but its a feeling that I could have done without. The toe box is fairly wide and my toes had lots of wiggle room. The Adios uses a very rigid heel cup to hold the foot in position. While it felt secure enough when I was walking around, my heel did move around a little once I got to running. This could have been the result of a wrongly sized shoe rather than an inadequate heel cup. I found the Adios to run a little long, so you might want to size down by 1/2 a size.
The outsole is a mix of blown rubber (blue) and Quickstrike (black dots) that gives the Adios improved traction, durability and flexibility while keeping weight to a minimum. The wishbone shaped Torsion unit in the midsole improves the stability of the shoes while allowing the the forefoot and rearfoot to move independently of each other.
In terms of cushioning, the Adios has a lot to offer. It utilizes 2 different compounds, one for the forefoot area and one for the heel area. In the heel is where you will find adiPRENE, the more resilient shock absorbing compound. The forefoot uses adiPRENE+ which offers more in terms of energy return to help keep the spring in your step.
This shoe is pitched as a marathon racer that is equally adept as a race day option and as a more regular usage lightweight trainer. I wasn’t particularly impressed with the fit of the shoe but that might be fixed by going down a half size. Aside from that, the overlays do a pretty good job of securing the foot while running. I would have preferred a more snug fitting heel cup though. At any pace quicker than a brisk jog, my feet felt locked down at the midfoot, but there was definitely too much movement in the heel for my liking.
For the heel strikers out there or anyone else who has felt their running form fall to bits late in a run, you will appreciate the adiPRENE unit in the heel that provides a very high level of cushioning. I like having the little black studs in the forefoot and I think that does set this shoe apart from most regular trainers. You always feel a bit quicker in shoes with these features (often a take down from Japanese series racers) and they provide a nice feel for the ground.
As a midfoot striker (most of the time at least…when I’m not too tired…I think), I found the Adios to be on the stiffer side. This is probably due to the torsion unit in the midsole. While the Adios gives you good contact with the ground, it is not quite as responsive as other shoes in this similar weight class.
The Adios is designed for neutral runners and is a good option as a lightweight shoe for those long runs. High mileage shoes don’t have to weigh a brick! The Adios will also handle tempo runs and speed work sessions with ease. It is a very versatile shoe and one that you could train and race in. This shoe might be overlooked for anything at the half marathon distance or shorter, but the good cushioning and stability features of this shoe make the Adios an ideal choice as a long distance racer.
Welcome to the 2nd half of the year! Yes folks, its already July!
To kick off the 2nd half of the year, The Runner’s Gait is having a super weekend deal for one and all!
Holy smokes Batman! They can’t be serious, can they??
Oh but we are! This weekend, take 30% OFF selected footwear at The Runner’s Gait!
Have a great weekend everyone, see you then!
*offer valid for 02/07/11 – 03/07/11*
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