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Apr 14, 2012 · by John · In: Footwear Products, Sports Tagged: Alameda County Medical Center, blister care, Blister Repairs, changing socks, County Medical Center, Fabric, Foot Care, good shoes, Half Marathon, holes in socks, hot spot, Medical Tent, Money, Nurses, Pair Of Socks, Runners, Running Clothes, socks, Sports, Sunday Morning, Two Pairs, Walkers, Young Lady

I just had to share this photo. A few weeks ago I worked at the 21-mile aid station at the Oakland Marathon, which was also the eight-mile aid station for the half-marathon. Back in the 80’s I ran the old Oakland Marathon and after a few years the event died. Then three years ago, Coorigan Sports took resurrected the run. So on a Sunday morning, we set up the medical tent. It was me and six nurses from the Alameda County Medical Center. We stood outside the tent and watched the runners and …

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May 17, 2009 · by John · In: Footwear Tagged: cheap shoes, fit, Footwear, good shoes

Most of us know that we are in a recession. Many have changed their spending habits; making cuts here and there. People are looking for deals, discounts, and sales. Athletes are no different. Today's newspaper ran an article about changing spending habits. What caught my eye was the statement that: "Those on the go are not shying away from footing the bill for sturdy running shoes. Sales increased two percent in 2008, said Tom Doyle at the National Sporting Goods Association in Mount …

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Mar 24, 2007 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports Tagged: cheap shoes, Footwear, good shoes, inexpensive shoes, quality shoes

Last night I watch a television news program in which one segment was about a National Basketball Association player decided to buck the trend and make quality shoes for $15.98. The show told how shoe companies were gouging teens and others by selling high priced footwear. We have seen the ads - shoes that are endorsed by Michael Jordan and others, which sell for outrageous prices. I am sorry but I don’t remember the player’s name. But I do remember that he wanted to make affordable shoes that …

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