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Run Pacer Review: Elite Energy Return Without the Elite Price Tag
Runners looking for maximum energy return without sacrificing cushioned comfort no longer need to buy high-performance sneakers that commonly carry a hefty price tag. Instead, all athletes need are these running insoles. Superfeet is helping athletes enhance their performance by supporting biomechanics with its Run Pacer insoles. Unlike traditional... Read more
No Dinx/NCVA Boys Far Westerns National Qualifier Set for December
Volleyball athletes will soon get to serve up some serious gameplay to show off their skills when one of the biggest boys volleyball events on the Northern California junior circuit returns this December. The North California Volleyball Association (NCVA) announced that the No Dinx/NCVA Boys Far Westerns National Qualifier... Read more
5 Reasons High School Runners Need Spikes This Season
With the start of the high school cross country season athletes are setting new goals and searching for new shoes. But one question that comes up at practice every single year is, “Do I actually need spikes for cross country?” If you’re stepping up from middle school racing, or... Read more
Track to Trails: Why High School Runners Should Give Cross Country a Shot
When outdoor track season ends, that doesn’t mean your running has to stop. For high school runners, cross country offers a chance to keep competing, stay connected with teammates, and challenge yourself in a completely different way. Instead of lanes on thee oval, you’re racing on grass, through dirt,... Read more
September Sports Spotlight: California’s Biggest High School Showcases and Tournaments
September is the month when high school sports start to heat up across California. From nationally watched football showdowns to elite cross country meets, this month’s calendar gives California high school athletes plenty of opportunities to compete and showcase their skills. Remember, the fall season has only just begun,... Read more
Top 10 Running Gear Every Cross Country Runner Needs
Cross country season is around the corner, with many youth athletes ending their summers with running camps and preparing for the start of practice. When looking ahead to the miles of training, tough workouts, muddy courses, early morning runs, and championship races, athletes need to make sure they have... Read more
Nike’s New Air Zoom Hyperslide Brings Heat and Vibration Recovery Shoes
Nike is bringing recovery technology to athletes’ feet with the new Air Zoom Hyperslide, a heated recovery slide developed with Hyperice that combines Nike’s Air Zoom comfort with customizable heat and vibration features. Designed for runners, athletes, and anyone spending long hours on their feet, the new footwear aims... Read more
Dynafit Ultra 100 V3 Review: A Responsive Trail Shoe Built for Long Distances
Trail runners are resilient. We brave all the elements, from mud and rain to uneven terrain. We stay agile, bounding over tree roots and rocky paths, and we have the endurance to cover miles on end. That’s exactly what we need in a trail running shoe. Those looking for... Read more
Back on the Bluffs Fort Casey Running Camp Continues the Legacy
Back on the Bluffs: Fort Casey Running Camp Revives a Legacy Built by Doris Brown Heritage Doris Heritage coached 20 All-Americans in 39 years at Seattle Pacific University |Photo courtesy of Doris Heritage The newest chapter of the longest-running story in American running camps. There’s a new camp on... Read more
While on Earth The Rhythm Runner Review
Runners looking for a versatile sneaker that can take them from speed work on the track to long runs on the trails—and every road in between—may have just found a heavenly sole-ution. While on Earth recently launched its first running shoe, the Rhythm Runner, expanding its lineup of performance... Read more
The 5 Best West Coast Summer Sports Camps
Athletes who take their training seriously know that summer isn’t the season for slacking. Instead, it’s the perfect time to improve performance, sharpen skills, and stay on the radar of college recruiters. One of the best ways to accomplish all three is by attending a summer sports camp, where... Read more
San Fernando’s Jessica Hernandez Among First-Ever Recipients of the VKTRY Good Sole Award
In an interview with SportStars, the California standout reflected on overcoming adversity, leading by example, and what it means to be recognized among the nation’s top positive student-athletes. Jessica Hernandez has always believed that success is about more than what happens on the field. A diehard softball fan and... Read more