Saucony Invites you to Step Into Minimalism, release, invitation, note by Larry Eder

We have shown how three brands are looking at the Minimalist/Lightweight interest from the consumer and run specialty. Saucony’s approach is to have an event, for consumers and the media, around the 2011 Boston Marathon weekend (April 14) to give consumers a chance to try on their product.

Lots of questions and interest in the Saucony Kinvara and the new Hattori. The 2011 Boston Expo will have many of the top brands showing their approach to the Minimalist conundrum. Saucony’s approach will be watched by many…

Saucony invites you to Step Into Minimalism!

For
certain, thousands of runners in this year’s Boston Marathon will be
running in minimalist footwear and a few will be barefoot altogether.
Without a doubt the minimalist trend has stirred quite a fascination and
wide debate among runners everywhere. But is it for YOU?

Join Saucony and an all-star panel of experts, including Dr. Jack Daniels,
“world’s greatest coach,” as they share their insights and advice on
how runners everywhere can integrate minimalist running into their
training programâˆ’safely and responsibly.

In addition, Michael Sandler, author of the bestselling Barefoot Running, will share how running shoeless saved his health after a life-altering accident. Dr. Marybeth Crane, one of the country’s most influential sports podiatrists, will discuss the benefits of stronger feet for stronger running. Spencer White,
head of Saucony’s Human Performance & Innovation Lab will give a
live demonstration highlighting the differences in muscle activation in
runners when wearing minimalist versus traditional running shoes.

Saucony’s
award-winning collection of minimalist footwear will be available for
try-on, including the new Kinvara 2. Coaches and treadmills will be on
hand to experience natural running.

Hors d’Å“uvres, Vita Coco coconut water and beer/wine will be served!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Author

Larry Eder
Larry Eder has had a 52-year involvement in the sport of athletics. Larry has experienced the sport as an athlete, coach, magazine publisher, and now, journalist and blogger. His first article, on Don Bowden, America's first sub-4 minute miler, was published in RW in 1983. Larry has published several magazines on athletics, from American Athletics to the U.S. version of Spikes magazine. He currently manages the content and marketing development of the RunningNetwork, The Shoe Addicts, and RunBlogRun. Of RunBlogRun, his daily pilgrimage with the sport, Larry says: "I have to admit, I love traveling to far away meets, writing about the sport I love, and the athletes I respect, for my readers at runblogrun.com, the most of anything I have ever done, except, maybe running itself." Also does some updates for BBC Sports at key events, which he truly enjoys. Theme song: Greg Allman, " I'm no Angel."
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