Richards Diary

Richard's Diary

Hi I'm Rich and I am one of the co-founders of RunBreeze. In my diary I aim to give you an insight into behind the scenes at RunBreeze.com, our travels and our development. I will tell you about our new products, the events we go to and who we meet.

RunBreeze Runderwear is here!

The launch of RunBreeze Runderwear for running.

Mens Runderwear Briefs

So why did we design this product?  Let us give you the geeky bit.  The Runderwear running range is designed to give you maximum support with the highest level of comfort that you need from your Runderwear.


Run to work day!

Run to work day!

Everyone participating in Run To Work Day 2013 can now directly support those families most affected by the tragic events of 15th April at the Boston Marathon.

                                    

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Menino this week announced the formation of The One Fund Boston.

 

“The One Fund Boston will act as a central fund to receive much needed financial support,” Governor Patrick said. “At moments like this, we are one state, one city, and one people.”

 

Mayor Menino added “We are one Boston. We are one community. As always, we will come together to help those most in need. And in the end, we will all be better for it,”


Running with Music – To do or not to do

Running with Headphones

Running with music.  A lot of runners wouldn’t dream of leaving the house without their trusted companion – the headphones.  But does running with music help or is it a hindrance.  Should running with music be banned in all races?  Many would argue you get the ‘runners high’ in a bigger dose if you ‘run naked’; ie run with just the sound of mother-nature in your ears. Lets look at the arguments:


CrossFit and Running - does it work?

1/2 - Paula Radcliffe Squats, should you?

2/2 - RunBreeze Co-Founder Rich competes at Divided We Fall CrossFit Competition

CrossFit is everywhere.  The sport of fitness has well and truly arrived and is here to stay. CrossFit's exercise program is practiced by members of approximately 4,400 affiliated gyms, most of which are in the United States.  In the UK we now have over 150 affiliates where a full list can be find here.  Last year over 70’000 people signed up to compete in the CrossFit Open, a worldwide competition which aims to find the fittest male and female on Earth.


New Year, New You? Setting goals and how to stick to them.

New Year, New You? Setting goals and how to stick to them.

Whether you are a seasoned marathoner or you can?t run a mile you need a realistic goal in the short term, medium and long term.

Ah the resolution. When the bells of Big Ben chime to indicate a new year is upon us we are more positive than we ever are. We are going to change. We are all going to improve.


RunBreeze says 'Love Your Feet'

RunBreeze gets runners to Love Your Feet in November.  use proper Running Socks from RunBreeze!

Love Your Feet!

Feet.  And not just any feet; Runners Feet.  These type of feet are special.  These type of feet are different from the non-runners feet.  These type of feet are used and often abused.  But why?  It seems a common acceptance amongst runners that toenails falling off, athletes foot and blisters are just ‘part’ of being a runner.  Some of my favourite quotes I have heard in Clubhouses around the country are:

 

“Second toenail fell off this week – 8 to go!’

 

and…

 

“Keep getting a blister on the inside of my foot, its part of me now – I have had it for fifteen years”

 

and…

 

“You’ve only got 2 blisters, ha – I’ve got 4 at the moment!”

 

I could go on… However I want to discuss why I think the runner hasn’t learnt to ‘Love Their Feet’ and how at RunBreeze we want to change that.


The New RunBreeze Compression Sock coming soon!

RunBreeze are launching their new compression sock in time for the London Marathon show at Excel centre where they will be an exhibitor

The New RunBreeze Compression Sock 2012

Compression Socks.  There are quite a few on the market now so which ones do you choose as a runner?  That is the question we all asked each other at RunBreeze HQ when we decided to develop our new Compression Sock.


2 Weeks to go until National Lottery Olympic Run!

National Lottery Olympic Run on 31st March 2012 at London Olympics Stadium, Olympic Park, Stratford

National Lottery Olympic Park 5 Mile Run Tee Shirt

So less than 2 weeks to go until the National Lottery Olympic 5 Mile Race through the Olympic Park and finishing in the Olympic Stadium!


TCR 2012 with RunBreeze!

RunBreeze at the Triathlon Cycling Running Show (TCR) 2012

Wow, what a great 3 days at the Triathlon show! This was the first time we had exhibited at the TCR event and we were really pleased with the response our products got.


The TCR Event, Sandown Park

RunBreeze will be at the TCR Triathlon Running Cycling event on 2nd - 4th March 2012

We are really looking forward to having a stand at the TCR (Triathlon, Running, Cycling) Show at Sandown Park, Surrey this weekend the 2nd - 4th March 2012.