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Podcast 8: Interview with Jim Biggins, co-inventor of the new “Stridekick” device

Posted February 3rd, 2007 at 4:00 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Gear & Apparel, Miscellaneous, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

Today’s podcast features an exclusive interview with Jim Bigguns, one of the two MBA students who invented the highly anticipated “STRIDEKICK”. The Stridekick will allow runners to accurately and inexpensively track the mileage on their shoes and alert them when it’s time to consider replacing them.

Download the podcast to learn how the Stridekick will work, how the concept was formulated, when it will be available to the public and why it can benefit runners by preventing injuries.

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Host: Adam Jacobs
Guest: Jim Biggins
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 9.25MB
Length: 00:13:28

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Relax and run “NAKED”!

Posted January 11th, 2007 at 4:00 PM by Paul Petersen

Section: Running & Training, Motivation

I have an odd habit. I try to run naked once a week. By “naked”, I actually mean “without a watch”.

We runners love our gadgets, and the sports watch is the grandaddy of all running accessories. Many of us literally feel naked without one. Take my iPod, GPS, HR monitor, and hydration pack - but leave me my watch!
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