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Photos: Sneak Peek at 2017 Running Shoes

We spent four days checking out next year’s gear at the Aug. 3-6 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market trade show in Salt Lake City. With ever-evolving technologies and thoughtful designs, there is a lot to look forward to in next spring’s running shoes. Scroll through the gallery below to see 14 models you’ll want to check out in early 2017 (or in some cases in late 2016).

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Skechers Performance GOmeb Razor

Much of Meb Keflezighi’s training miles leading up to the Olympics were done in this new shoe. A flat-knit upper makes for a snug, breathable fit; while the heel counter and midsole made from higher durometer foam (think of this as a similar shoe to the GOmeb 5 but with a firmer feel) help prevent sloppy striding due to fatigue. Durable rubber is used on the outsole for long-wearing performance. ($120, 7.7 oz., 8mm heel-toe offset)

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Scarpa Spin

Scarpa is continuing its strong push into the mountain running categogry. With a breezy mesh upper, flexible rock plate and aggressive tread, this shoe promises to offer experienced trail runners a sleek ride without sacrificing protection.
($130, 8.9 oz., 4mm heel-toe offset)

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Saucony Freedom ISO

Premium design and high performance merge in this package that has a firm yet responsive midsole and tread that flexes where your foot flexes. The stretch mesh upper and foot cradling lace system also mean this shoe can adapt to a wide spectrum of foot proportions. ($160, 9.0 oz., 4mm heel-toe offset)

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Salomon XA Enduro

Salomon created this model for running on dry and dusty trails. The built-in gaiter is made of lightweight mesh, as is the breathable upper, making it ideal for hot conditions. The tread also excels in slick, wet conditions. ($160, 10.6 oz., 9mm heel-toe offset)

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Merrell Avalanche

Most running shoes don’t require sidewalls with lugs for climbing ropes. But those worn by Tough Mudder and obstacle race athletes do and the Avalanche delivers. These are also equipped with a speed lacing system, under foot rock plate, multi-directional lugs and a built-in gaiter. ($120, 9.0 oz., 7mm heel-toe offset)

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New Balance Hanzo S

A responsive foam midsole with a TPU midfoot plate sets the stage for fast turnover in this new Japanese-style racing flat. Fiibers in the upper are melted away to deliver lightweight support and a secure fit. For fans of New Balance’s discontinued 1600 or 5000, expect to notice some similarities. ($120, 6.4 oz., 4mm heel-toe offset)

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La Sportiva Flash

Designed with input from podiatrists to help stop injuries before they begin, La Sportiva now makes an all-purpose shoe for kids. Durable yet flexible, with generous cushion and a grippy tread, these are fitted with a Boa closure for instant “I can do it” autonomy. The style, sized from a European 27 to 40, has no hard lines or pressure points that would compromise open growth plates. ($90, 7.4 oz., 2mm heel-toe-offset)

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Hoka One One Ora Recovery Slide

You’ll be able to take your post-race recovery game to the max with Hoka’s first recovery slide. Feet snug down into a generously cushioned EVA foot bed. ($50, 6.3 oz., 6mm heel-toe offset)

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Columbia Montrail Caldorado 2

The Montrail brand, acquired by Columbia Sportswear in 2006, is now co-branded with Columbia and is reemerging as Columbia’s performance trail running line. The Caldorado 2 offers aggressive traction, flexible underfoot protection and a smooth ride at a sweet spot between cushioning and responsiveness. ($120, 10.4 oz., 8mm heel-toe offset)

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Brooks Caldera

Available in December 2016, this cushioned trail shoe is made for covering long miles in comfort. Designed with a rocker bottom for smooth striding and sticky rubber for optimal traction, it also features a gaiter tab, gusseted tongue and lace locker. ($140, 9.9 oz., 4mm heel-toe offset)

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Arc’teryx Norvan VT

Approach shoe styling gets a performance fit with an asymmetrical lacing system and cross lacing clip to tighten laces and further secure the foot during mid run scrambles or scree crossings. A built-in gaiter minimizes grit and grime transfer, while the reinforced toe box protects from roots and rocks. ($170, 10.6 oz., 9mm heel-toe offset)

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Altra King MT

The latest Altra trail shoe is built on a low-to-the-ground, cross country spike shape for a more proprioceptive running experience equipped with a rock plate and burly lugs for those who like to run up hill. A new proprietary midsole foam is said to pack an energetic pop while the midfoot power strap adds security during steep descents. Like all Altra shoes, it’s built with a zero-drop or level platform, and this one has 19mm of midsole/outsole material under the heel and forefoot. ($140, 9.5 oz., 0mm heel-toe offset)

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adidas Terrex Agravic Speed

This new style is the lightest trail runner to date in the adidas Outdoor line. With slip-on, sock liner construction and a grippy, Continental rubber outsole, these are made for short, fast runs in a variety of gnarly conditions. ($120, 8.8 oz., 6mm heel-toe offset)

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The North Face Endurus TR

Ultrarunner Dylan Bowman helped design this shoe with a secure fit and generous cushioning for long hauls. Feet nestle into the dual-density midsole foam (that’s softer in the middle and a more firm foam around the perimeter) and gain lateral stability from a TPU-web overlay on the upper. Additional foot friendly features include a wide forefoot for toe splay, a reinforced toe, rock plate and generously cushioned, gusseted tongue. ($120, 11.2oz., 8mm heel-toe-offset)

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Published on August 07, 2016 22:38

Photos: A Sneak Peek at 2017 Running Shoes

We spent four days checking out next year’s gear at the Aug. 3-6 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market trade show in Salt Lake City. With ever-evolving technologies and thoughtful designs, there is a lot to look forward to in next spring’s running shoes. Scroll through the gallery below to see 14 models you’ll want to check out in early 2017 (or in some cases in late 2016).

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Skechers Performance GOmeb Razor

Much of Meb Keflezighi’s training miles leading up to the Olympics were done in this new shoe. A flat-knit upper makes for a snug, breathable fit; while the heel counter and midsole made from higher durometer foam (think of this as a similar shoe to the GOmeb 5 but with a firmer feel) help prevent sloppy striding due to fatigue. Durable rubber is used on the outsole for long-wearing performance. ($120, 7.7 oz., 8mm heel-toe offset)

View Larger Image

Scarpa Spin

Scarpa is continuing its strong push into the mountain running categogry. With a breezy mesh upper, flexible rock plate and aggressive tread, this shoe promises to offer experienced trail runners a sleek ride without sacrificing protection.
($130, 8.9 oz., 4mm heel-toe offset)

View Larger Image

Saucony Freedom ISO

Premium design and high performance merge in this package that has a firm yet responsive midsole and tread that flexes where your foot flexes. The stretch mesh upper and foot cradling lace system also mean this shoe can adapt to a wide spectrum of foot proportions. ($160, 9.0 oz., 4mm heel-toe offset)

View Larger Image

Salomon XA Enduro

Salomon created this model for running on dry and dusty trails. The built-in gaiter is made of lightweight mesh, as is the breathable upper makes it ideal for hot conditions. The tread also excels in slick, wet conditions. ($160, 10.6 oz., 9mm heel-toe offset)

View Larger Image

Merrell Avalanche

Most running shoes don’t require sidewalls with lugs for climbing ropes. But those worn by Tough Mudder and obstacle race athletes do and the Avalanche delivers. These are also equipped with a speed lacing system, under foot rock plate, multi-directional lugs and a built-in gaiter. ($120, 9.0 oz., 7mm heel-toe offset)

View Larger Image

New Balance Hanzo S

A responsive foam midsole and with a TPU midfoot plate sets the stage for fast turnover in this new Japanese-style racing flat. For the uppers, fibers in the upper are melted away to deliver lightweight support and a secure fit. For fans of New Balance’s discontinued 1600 or 5000, expect to notice some similarities. ($120, 6.4 oz., 4mm heel-toe offset)

View Larger Image

La Sportiva Flash

Designed with input from podiatrists to help stop injuries before they begin, La Sportiva now makes an all-purpose shoe for kids. Durable yet flexible, with generous cushion and a grippy tread, these are fitted with a Boa closure for instant “I can do it” autonomy. The style, sized from a European 27 to 40, has no hard lines or pressure points that would compromise open growth plates. ($90, 7.4 oz., 2mm heel-toe-offset)

View Larger Image

Hoka One One Ora Recovery Slide

You’ll be able to take your post-race recovery game to the max with Hoka’s first recovery slide. Feet snug down into a generously cushioned EVA foot bed. ($50, 6.3 oz., 6mm heel-toe offset)

View Larger Image

Columbia Montrail Caldorado 2

The Montrail brand, acquired by Columbia Sportswear in 2006, is now co-branded with Columbia and is reemerging as Columbia’s performance trail running line. The Caldorado 2 offers aggressive traction, flexible underfoot protection and a smooth ride at a sweet spot between cushioning and responsiveness. ($120, 10.4 oz., 8mm heel-toe offset)

View Larger Image

Brooks Caldera

Available in December 2016, this cushioned trail shoe is made for covering long miles in comfort. Designed with a rocker bottom for smooth striding and sticky rubber for optimal traction, it also features a gaiter tab, gusseted tongue and lace locker. ($140, 9.9 oz., 4mm heel-toe offset)

View Larger Image

Arc’teryx Norvan VT

Approach shoe styling gets a performance fit with an asymmetrical lacing system and cross lacing clip to tighten laces and further secure the foot during mid run scrambles or scree crossings. A built-in gaiter minimizes grit and grime transfer, while the reinforced toe box protects from roots and rocks. ($170, 10.6 oz., 9mm heel-toe offset)

View Larger Image

Altra King MT

The latest Altra trail shoe is built on a lower-to-the-ground, cross country spike shape for a more proprioceptive running experience and equipped with a rock plate and burly lugs for those who like to run up hill. A new proprietary midsole foam is said to pack an energetic pop while the midfoot power strap adds security during steep descents. Like all Altra shoes, it’s built with a zero-drop or level platform, and this one has 19mm of midsole/outsole material under the heel and forefoot. ($140, 9.5 oz., 0mm heel-toe offset)

View Larger Image

Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed

This new style is the lightest trail runner to date in the Adidas Outdoor line. With slip-on, sock liner construction and a grippy, Continental rubber outsole, these are made for short, fast runs in a variety of gnarly conditions. ($120, 8.8 oz., 6mm heel-toe offset)

View Larger Image

The North Face Endurus TR

Ultrarunner Dylan Bowman helped design this shoe with a secure fit and generous cushioning for long hauls. Feet nestle into the dual-density midsole foam (that’s softer in the middle and a more firm foam around the perimeter) and gain lateral stability from a TPU-web overlay on the upper. Additional foot friendly features include a wide forefoot for toe splay, a reinforced toe, rock plate and generously cushioned, gusseted tongue. ($120, 11.2oz., 8mm heel-toe-offset)

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Published on August 07, 2016 22:38

12,000 Runners Tour Ireland’s Capital City in Affidea Rock ‘n’ Roll Dublin Half Marathon, 10K & Fun Run

More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the fourth annual Affidea Rock ‘n’ Roll Dublin Half Marathon, 10K and Fun Run on Sunday amid mild, breezy and sometimes sunny conditions in Ireland’s capital city.

After starting along the Docklands, runners ran alongside the Samuel Becket Bridge, the heart-shaped bridge that crosses the River Liffey. Another half mile down the road, the course crossed the 200-year-old Ha’penny Bridge, one of Dublin’s most famous landmarks.

At 1.8 miles, runners rose uphill to Christ Church Cathedral, founded nearly 1,000 years ago. Just shy of the 3-mile mark, runners passed the Guinness Brewery, no doubt tempted to stop and sip some of the famed rich, dark ale. Near Mile 4 runners hit Kilmainham Gaol, site of the infamous 18th-century jail that played a pivotal role in the struggle for Irish independence 100 years ago.

Mile 8 brought the Wellington Monument into sight, the largest obelisk in Europe. About 1½ miles later, runs ran by the Papal Cross, erected in 1979 for the Pope’s visit where more than 1 million people gathered for the appearance.

The race finished in the spacious green space of Phoenix Park, the largest walled park in Europe. A finish line festival included food, drinks and ice cream, plus a concert from headliner The Strypes.

PHOTOS: 2016 Affidea Rock ‘n’ Roll Dublin Half Marathon

The event also doubled as the Irish Half Marathon National Championships for the second straight year. Dublin’s Brian MacMahon (1:11:10), the second-place finisher overall, won the Irish men’s title by outrunning Galway’s Gary Thorton (1:11:51) and Dublin’s Gary O’Hanlon (1:12:06). In the women’s championship race, Laura Graham of Newry won the overall race and the Irish women’s title in dominating fashion, crossing the line in 1:18:54, followed by Catherine Whoriskey of Derry (1:20:32) and Norah Newcombe-Pieters of Claremorris (1:21:59).

Scotland’s Craig Ruddy was the overall winner of the half marathon, breaking away early in the race and running strong to the finish to seal the win in 1:09:40.

“It’s a good course, but it was also a bit windy today so it was a tough course too,” said Ruddy, who is training for the Warsaw Marathon in September. “I made a bit of a move on the uphill section when we entered (Phoenix Park) just to test the field and keep the race honest. But at that point, I think the gaps were already pretty well determined.”

More than 1,200 runners ran in the 10K that toured the city’s sites on the first half of the half marathon course. Victor Manuel Rafael of Spain was the overall winner in 35:36, while Kiera Roche of Dublin won the women’s 10K title in 40:06.

PHOTOS: 2016 Affidea Rock ‘n’ Roll Dublin 5K

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Photos: 2016 Affidea Rock ‘n’ Roll Dublin Half Marathon

More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the fourth annual Affidea Rock ‘n’ Roll Dublin Half Marathon, 10K and Fun Run on Sunday amid mild, breezy and sometimes sunny conditions in Ireland’s capital city. The races featured scenic, historic courses that allowed runners to tour the heart of Dublin and some of its most well-known sites, including Ha’Penny Bridge, Kilmainhain Goal, Christ Church Cathedral, and of course the Guinness Brewery. Click through the images below to take in some of the action.

PHOTOS: 2016 Affidea Rock ‘n’ Roll Dublin 5K

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