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First Time Buyer Guide to Spikes More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Pat Frerkes | permalink
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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/ ^[1]

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Everything You Need To Know About Spikes More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Dean Schabner | permalink
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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 ^[2]

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What to Look for in Track Spikes & Field Shoes More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by MB Mobile | permalink
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Spikes are designed to meet the needs of runners of various event disciplines, not merely for runners in one event. It is rare to see a spike that is only compatible for the 400m, 800m, 5000m, or any singular race. Spikes are manufactured to fit the needs of athletes that fall into five categories: short sprints, long sprints, middle-distance, long-distance, and cross country.
Tags: track spikes,track and field shoes,best track and field shoes by sport,best track and field shoes by distance,best spikes for sprinting,cross country spikes,slider,spikes for long distance events,spikes for middle distance events,track shoes

For further reading: http://www.holabirdsports.com/blog/what-to-look-for-in-track-spikes-field-shoes/ ^[3]

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Track Spikes - using Pins, Pyramids, and Christmas Trees More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Amy Burggraaf | permalink
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This article will discuss choosing a pair of spikes and the different type of pins. I won’t discuss the infamous illegal 1968 Brush spikes worn by Lee Eva

For further reading: http://speedendurance.com/2010/01/10/track-spikes-using-pins-pyramids-and-christmas-trees/ ^[4]

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7 Tips for Track and Field Spikes More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Tom Rockey | permalink
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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/ ^[5]

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1. http://www.runningshoesguru.com/2012/09/first-time-buyer-guide-to-spikes/

2. http://www.runnersworld.com/running-shoes/everything-you-need-to-know-about-spikes

3. http://www.holabirdsports.com/blog/what-to-look-for-in-track-spikes-field-shoes/

4. http://speedendurance.com/2010/01/10/track-spikes-using-pins-pyramids-and-christmas-trees/

5. http://speedendurance.com/2011/11/27/track-and-field-spikes-7-tips/