Hi everyone! My name is Joe Stilin and I train and compete full-time for Soleus sponsored Zap Fitness, an elite running team based in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. I ran for Princeton University and the University of Texas during my college years, and I now enjoy the professional runner lifestyle immensely…
Category: Tips
Tips and Tricks
Hello there! My name is Johnny Crain, I am a professional distance runner for ZAP-Fitness/Reebok. My goal today is to help give you guys some tips and advice on preparing for a race! I wanted to talk a little bit about the mental side of preparing for a race. The physical side of running I…
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Becoming a Runner
Blog post submitted by Aaron Nelson, ZAP Fitness runner. When does one become a runner? Is it the moment we finish our first race, or the first time we lace up the shoes and head out the door for a run? I have been running and training competitively for nine years now. During my time…
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Race Day Success
Hello readers, first, I would like to take a sentence or two to introduce myself. My name is Matt McClintock, recent graduate of Purdue University, and current long distance runner for the Soleus sponsored club ‘Reebok ZAP Fitness’. I am writing this blog to not only give you a little insight into how those of…
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Different Distance Devices
Different types of runs warrant different types of equipment. For long or harder workouts I may wear a slightly more cushioned shoe and for shorter runs I typically wear a very minimal shoe. I’ll often carry some fuel in a belt during long runs and I have two pairs of shorts specifically that I always find…
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Running Lingo 101
Hey there guys and gals. My name is Andrew Colley and I am your liaison in charge of keeping you hip and with the times when it comes to running terms you need to know. You already have your killer Soleus watches, so you have to match your style with some cool lingo. Get ready…
