New Balance Fitness Monitor Wins 2008 Gear Award

This just in!

The N5 Max Training Monitor has just won the 2008 Great Gear of the Year Award from shapeyou.com! This monitor is perfect for runners in training for specific events; 5K's, marathons, etc.

The monitor is fitness and health focused with an exercise calorie count, heart monitor capabilities, and a target zone visual alert to keep you on track towards your goals.

And the heart monitor chest strap is included with the N5!

I have heard once you run with a monitor you will never go back to running without; I'm sure with these easy to use features, it will be hard to run with anything else!

--Cassie

Music at your Fingertips...and While Running!

There are some new and exciting additions to the Lace Up for the Cure collection; check out the MP3 Holders from New Balance!

I've seen these "holders" at other retailers but none of them have the user-friendly features that these holders offer. The holders have a clear screen so you can monitor your song choice, a comfy adjustable arm band, and a space for the MP3 dial.

With other music holders and devices, you almost have to stop in your tracks to get the song you want...meanwhile your PR time flies by...well not anymore!

Try these new holders and let us know what you think.

And as an added bonus, New Balance will donate 15% of wholesale sales from the Lace Up for the Cure® Collection to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. See site for additional details on contributions and how New Balance is taking the lead to help find a cure for Breast Cancer.

--Cassie

Top 10 Nutrition Myths

I subscribe to active.com e-mail alerts. Active.com is a website geared towards people with active/athletic lifestyles; you'll find training tips, nutrition guides, a little bit of everything fitness. Every now and again I will get articles about various health and fitness related topics sent to my inbox. This morning, the Top 10 Nutrition Myths were waiting for me in my e-mail and wow was I surprised.

Some of these myths shocked me...for example; for years I have been told by friends, parents, and Oprah to never eat anything after 8:00 PM; if you eat after 8:00, you will get fat. But after reading this article, that is certainly not the case...you just have to read it to believe it.

This article also covers other topics like the benefits of Omega 3 fatty acids, the root of food cravings and white vs. dark bread. These myths are skewed towards the female audience, but some can be taken across the gender lines.

Have a look and let us know what you think, you might be just as surprised as I was.
--Cassie

New NB Zips for Spring

The new spring Zips have arrived!

Check out the new line of NB Zips for spring.
While designed mostly for the young, neutral runner, the NB Zips deliver a responsive ride and durable cushioning.

The women's colors are very light and perfect for spring, while the men's Zips are sleek and stylish with bold colors. My favorite of these colors has to be the WR8508WB; I love the soft green.

NB Zips are both functional and fashionable, so check out the new colors and try something new for spring. You can also find these new Zips for kids, too!

--Cassie

New Balance 920 Water Shoe - Get Wet, Get Dry

In some parts of the country snow is still falling, but don't let this dreary weather get you down; spring is still coming soon.

Spring for some means enjoying the beautiful scenery, while for others it means hitting the open trails, wetlands and adventurous parks. If you are gearing up to take on the great outdoors this spring, check out the New Balance 920. The 920 is perfect for running on unpredictable wet or dry lands. If you're a trail runner and run from creeks to rocks, then the 920 could be a great shoe for you.

The 920's H2FLOW water evacuation system "allows water and sand to escape" your shoe. So, your feet feel dry faster. And the small, uncomfortable debris from creeks and rocks don't get the chance to harm your feet.

If you will be hitting the water or the rocks, try on the 920 and get back to us! We want to hear how the shoe is performing for our outdoor enthusiasts!

--Cassie