How to Put On Running Spikes

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Tip 1 - Everything You Need To Know About Spikes

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by Wade Ellsworth | permalink

Just as soccer and football cleats offer grip on a grass field, spiked shoes provide traction and speed on a track-and they're much lighter than a training shoe. But finding the right spiked shoes for your needs is not always a clear-cut proposition. Not All Spikes Are Alike

For further reading: http://www.runnersworld.com/running-shoes/everything-you-need-to-know-about-spikes ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to Put Spikes on Track Shoes | eHow

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by Caroline BOIS | permalink

Give yourself a leg up in the running competition by creating some traction between you and the ground with a quality pair of track spikes. The small metal spikes on the bottom of the shoes allow you to dig into the ground, giving you more power with each stride when you push off. In order to keep your track spikes working properly, however, you...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_7188349_put-spikes-track-shoes.html ^[2]

Tip 3 - 7 Tips for Track and Field Spikes

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by Benjie Anderson | permalink

Here are my top 7 tips for your Track spikes: Don’t leave them in your spike bag Dip the spike pins in 10W30 oil before inserting Carry extra pairs with di

For further reading: http://speedendurance.com/2011/11/27/track-and-field-spikes-7-tips/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - First Time Buyer Guide to Spikes

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by Geert van Bergen | permalink

This article will begin a series on what to look for when purchasing your first pair of spikes, why runners at any level can benefit from training/racing in them, and how you can implement spikes into your training on a weekly basis.
Tags: running spikes,xc shoes,xc running shoes,track spikes,Buying Guides

For further reading: http://www.runningshoesguru.com/2012/09/first-time-buyer-guide-to-spikes/ ^[4]