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pure*NEW* Brooks Pure Project Shoes - On Oct. 1, Brooks released its highly anticipated PureProject collection of footwear, and already the four models are in scarce supply nationally. Portland Running Company is the only running specialty store in greater Portland to carry this line until the New Year. What is the PureProject? While other manufacturers have responded to the growing demand for minimal footwear with stripped-down shoes, Brooks has stayed ahead of the game, engineering shoes that unleash the power in your stride without compromising fit or comfort. Crafted from radically lightweight and flexible materials, the four models in the PureProject--PureConnect, PureFlow, PureCadence, and the off-road PureGrit--share common elements designed to coax maximum efficiency from your body's mechanics. Split toes improve balance and encourage powerful push-off. A mid-foot navicular band provides a sure fit. The rounded, slimmed-down "Ideal Heel" shifts ground contact forward, aligning footstrike closer to the runner's center of mass. The midsole of each shoe is a blend of Brooks' green-minded BioMogo and responsive DNA cushioning with a mere 4 mm offset between heel and forefoot. No detail of anatomical form has been neglected in these shoes. To learn more about the nuances of each model in this revolutionary line, visit Brooks' PureProject site, or just run down to the closest Portland Running Company store. We invite you to try on the shoes and take them for a spin. Find out what it means to feel more with less.
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Garmin 310XTPurchase a new Garmin 310XT multisport watch with heart-rate monitor at Portland Running Company before December 31 and receive a $50 mail-in rebate from Garmin. The Garmin 310XT tracks position, pace, distance, heart rate and other data during exercise. Add accessories to track power and cadence for cyclists. The watch is waterproof to 50m, and it has 20 hours of battery life. It features wireless upload of workout data to your computer. Our price: $399.99 before rebate.
Offer Valid Through Dec. 31, 2011

Attack The Hills and Raise Your Game

Coach Brent MacDermot

Looking for a workout that will take your training up a level? One of the best workouts to help all areas of your running is hill bursts. By running short, intense hills you develop greater muscle strength, increase flexibility, use more of your upper body, and improve your running form. One area that the casual runner will often neglect is a workout in which maximum heart rate is approached. This is an area that should not be neglected. By pushing yourself to maximum heart rate you increase your blood flow capacity and efficiency. Doctors recommend exercising to this level once a week for heart and brain health for all people, not just runners. Hill bursts are great when you are short on time and want to get the best workout possible for the limited time you have.

Keep hills in your workout plan and you will see the payoff in races of all distances. Read More!
 
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