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Style For Miles

For this fashion layout, we took some of the popular pieces from StrideBox Elite. StrideBox Elite was a project we put together to deliver amazing activewear and running apparel in a surprise package.
We’ve recently decided to change the Elite project, so we are liquidating all our leftover stock.
To see any of the below pieces, click on the blue price tag on the item, or head to StrideBoxElite.com 
Please Note: We like to share fun and exciting things on StrideBox, including fashion inspiration from various events and holidays, this is not a representation of what we include in our StrideBox.

What The Tech?

We were inspired by all the new technology released at the Consumer Electronics Show last weekend, so we wanted to put together a post of some of our favorite running wearable technology both new, and established.
For more info on each piece, click on the blue and white magnifying glass icon.
Please Note: We like to share fun and exciting things on StrideBox, including fashion inspiration from various events and holidays, this is not a representation of what we include in our StrideBox.

New Wearable Running Tech From CES 2018!

With the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) last week, this episode of the Fast Five is going to be heavy on running technology… Here’s a recap of our top 5 favorites of the week, feel free to share it with all your awesome runner friends, so here it is, this weeks FAST FIVE…

1. Peloton Is Introducing A Treadmill Simply Called The “Tread”!
The maker of the Peloton Bike has introduced a Treadmill as part of its assault on the home training industry. Similar to the big, the Peloton Tread features a 32″ big screen that will allow you to stream workouts which are a mix of treadmill running and body weight/dumbbell exercises. The Tread will set you back $3995 + $39/month for the classes. They are taking preorders now!

2. A Headphone That Can Help Your Running Form?
Many performance wearables for running attach to leg, or require special shoes. The new wireless headphones from Soul Electronics is looking to change all that. Similar to tech shoes, the Soul earphones can track speed, distance, cadence, step length, step width, vertical oscillation, head tilt angle, stance/flight time, shock, maximum leg force, balance, and consistency. It does so through “Advanced Markerless Gait Capture” It will connect to apps on both iPhone and Android for a complete list of analytics. No word yet on accuracy.

3. For All You Swimmers… Finally, A Smart Swimsuit!
When we released the Marathong a couple years ago (on April Fools Day), we had no idea how close we were to a revolution. Now, a company called Spire has teamed up with Swim.com and has announced a smart swim tracker. The tracker itself is not a swimsuit, but a stick on sensor that you can attach to the inside of any swimsuit. You can track time, distance, and even take over the leaderboard at your local pool! The Spire tracker will be released exclusively through SwimOutlet.com.

4. Under Armour Releases Two New Pairs Of “Smart” Running Shoes..
Okay, so maybe “Smart” running shoes aren’t an amazing feat these days. It seems like there’a a device or shoe with some sort of tech around every turn. Under Armour may have found a sweet spot with tech because they’re releasing two new connected running shoes this year. One of our favorite features about these shoes is they can operate without your phone, and then connect and upload the data later. At $140 and $110, The UA HOVR shoes look like a bargain for those who want tech.

5. A “Minimalist” Smart Running Shoe?
About 5 years a go, the minimalist shoe movement was all the rage with shoes like Skora becoming very popular for their “barefoot” feel. Well, a company called VivoBarefoot has teamed up with Sensoria fitness to make a minimalist smart shoe. The Sensoria Primus tracks all the normal performance indicators, but packs them in a smaller, more minimalist shoe.

Drugs, Dq’s And The Rest Of The Running News

1. The List Is Out! The Most Drug Tested Runners OF 2017!
Who knew this was a thing? The USADA just released its list of the most drug tested runners in 2017. The overall winner was Galen Rupp, winner of the Chicago Marathon, and Runner Up at Boston. Rupp was tested 16 times in 2017. The most tested female in the group… Shalane Flanagan and Anjee Wilson (800m Runner) were both tested 12 times.

2. The Mexico City Marathon Looks To Stop Course Cutters and other cheats
After over 5000 runners were disqualified last year for course cutting or cheating in other ways, The Mexico City Marathon has taken new steps in the quest to stop cheating. First thing they’ll do is stop handing pout medals at the finish line until the runner’s time can be confirmed. This means a delay of a few days before getting a medal.
More than 300 runners are banned from running the Marathon on August 28 this year.

3. More Big Bling From Little Rock!
The Little Rock (AR) Marathon has set the standard when it comes to big medals! This year is no different as they released their Medieval themed blingin this Facebook Video, and boy is it something to admire. You may have to reinforce your medal hanger.

4. American Runner Wins The Walt Disney World Marathon.
For the first time in 14 years an American Runner Nick Hilton won the Walt Disney World Marathon. He is the first American runner to win since 2004, and only the fourth American to win the race in it’s 25 year history. His time of 2:17:52 also qualified him for the Olympic Trials in 2020.

5. A Clever Spoof That Many Of Us Can Relate To.
In a past Fast Five, we shared with you a video from our friend Casey Neistattitled “My Addiction” which is all his love for running. Recently, we stumbled across a parody by Citius Mag that showed what many of us really think about when we run. Parody Video Here.

Texas Strong

The Houston Marathon is this weekend! Here’s a small collection of gear and clothes inspired by the heart and determination that Houston has shown in spite of Hurricane Harvey and it’s aftermath.
Just Keep Running Texas! 
Please Note: We like to share fun and exciting things on StrideBox, including fashion inspiration from various events and holidays, this is not a representation of what we include in our StrideBox. If you are looking for running and fitness apparel, you should check out StrideBox Elite.

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