Running News October 2007

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MONDAY, 29 OCTOBER 2007
	Banned Running Shoes Gaining Strides Among Runners
	Spira Footwear, the innovative running shoe company featuring the controversial and banned spring technology, continues to gain in popularity among elite runners as the top five male and top two female runners from the 30th annual Detroit Free Press Marathon last October 21 competed in Spira shoes. Christopher Kiprotich of Kenya was the men's overall winner, finishing the 26.2 mile course in 2 Read Full Story
THURSDAY, 25 OCTOBER 2007
	Kiprop, Kibet Battle it Out at BUPA Great Run
	Commonwealth 10,000m champion Boniface Kiprop will confront World Marathon champion Luke Kibet for the BUPA Great South Run title next Sunday, October 28 in Portsmouth. The showdown of 22-year-old Ugandan’s spar and the Kenyan will be one of the highlights in the 10-mile race. He was added to the elite field over the weekend. While Kibet will be stepping down in distance running afte Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2007
	Pro Power Suit Now Available
	After many months of tweaking and testing with other professional athletes, the suit is now ready for distribution. The Pro Power Suit is for anyone who wants to attain better physical health from professional athletes in training to mothers wanting to lose the extra pounds. A person wearing the suit will build muscle, build endurance, increase stamina and create an explosive reaction. The sui Read Full Story
TUESDAY, 23 OCTOBER 2007
	Runner Prepares for Everest Marathon
	The butterflies are starting to flutter for Te Anau physiotherapist Cathy Lewsley as she continues to prepare for the word’s highest marathon race on Mt. Everest in December. Together with 16 others from her New Zealand delegation, she will head to Nepal next month. Lewsley will be racing together with good friend and fellow physio Lynne Clay from Hawea. A 25-day familiarization pe Read Full Story
THURSDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2007
	US Stars Nominated as IAAF Athletes of the Year
	Four American athletes, Reese Hoffa, Sanya Richards, Bernard Lagat and Jeremy Wariner have been listed as candidates for the 2007 IAAF World Athletes of the Year Awards. Fans have a chance to support their athletes by logging on to the IAAF website, www.iaaf.org. Three finalists for the men's and women's categories are to be selected. IAAF Family Vote comprises 70% of the whole vote Read Full Story