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Sky captures fastest man on earth in 3D
Usain Bolt footage to be shown in cinemas later this year 19 May 2009 10:54 GMT
Sky is pushing forward with its 3D filming, announcing that it's captured Usain Bolt, the fastest man on the earth, in 3D sprinting 150 metres down a specially designed track in Manchester on 18 May, 2009.

The sprint was filmed using five 3D camera rigs, each...
Virgin London Marathon ballot closes in record time
15 days sooner than previous years 30 April 2009 12:24 GMT
The Virgin London Marathon 2010 entry ballot has been completed after 2 days and 16 hours - beating the previous record by over 15 days, despite access problems reported by many as the site went live.

Virgin Money says there was "unprecedented demand" for places...
Virgin Money apologises for Marathon site meltdown
"Tens of thousands of people have now successfully entered" 28 April 2009 12:17 GMT
Following the news that the website for people to register online for the 2010 London Marathon was down for most of yesterday, Pocket-lint got in touch with the new sponsors for the event, Virgin Money, for comment.

Virginlondonmarathon.com fell over under...
False start for Virgin London Marathon website
Online entry denied 27 April 2009 11:25 GMT
With the 2009 London Marathon run, sponsorship of the world famous event moves to Richard Branson's Virgin Money, with a new, 5-year, sponsorship deal worth £17m.

The London Marathon has been synonymous with Flora over the past 13 years of sponsorship and with...
Bean Pod introduced for Nike+ running without the cost
Use your Nike+ sensor with any running shoes 24 February 2009 12:27 GMT
Red Rock Products has released its universal Nike+ Sensor adapter, called the Bean Pod.

The compact Bean Pod will allow runners and walkers the ability to use their Nike+ sensor on any brand of running shoes they please.

Nike+ is a venture by Nike...
Sony Ericsson supports Run to the Beat 2009
What music do you like to run to? 11 February 2009 13:40 GMT
Following the success of the first Run to the Beat event held in 2008, the race is back, bringing with it a unique combination of running and music, supported by Sony Ericsson.

With a course plotting a half marathon route through London, the combination of music...
Apple patent smart shoes
Built-in GPS and other tech 12 September 2008 0:46 GMT
Apple has its eyes on more than just your ears if the latest patents unearthed are to be believed.

A new filing from Apple to the US patent office suggests that future Nike+ systems could include technology built into trainers.

The range of technologies...
NuMetrex heart sensing tanktop
So you can actually hear how unfit you are 21 August 2008 16:34 GMT
The NuMetrex Heart Sensing bra was quite a hit when it launched 2 years ago, but now the company has used the same technology in a top that leaves a bit more to the imagination.

The Racer Tank has the same special electronic sensing technology integrated directly...
Join the Nike+ "Human Race"
A million worldwide runners 25 July 2008 9:46 GMT
"Run with a million runners in a worldwide 10K. Race in one of 25 cities. Or run where you are with Nike + iPod."

The Nike+ Human Race London event takes place on 31 August 2008, where thousands of runners in the UK will participate in a worldwide human race....
Intelligent AIRUN shoes launch
Personal trainer on your feet 16 July 2008 8:47 GMT
AIRUN Labs have announced the launch of their first trainers, the AIRUN+, aimed to reinvigorate and motivate the fitness market.

The AIRUN concept is to include a "Smart Technology Controller" and "Sensory Technology" to a training shoe to help maximise the...
Exelite self illuminating safety strap range launches
With NASA technology 20 May 2008 17:28 GMT
Safety equipment manufacturer, Exelite has launched its range of self illuminating recreational safety straps.

Already widely used in industry, the new devices debut with the claim of greatly enhancing the safety of cyclists and other road users such as horse-riders,...
Flora London Marathon entry goes online
For all 2009 runners 13 April 2008 9:00 GMT
After many years to postal application, through the Marathon News magazine, entry to the 2009 Flora London Marathon will go online.

The new system will allow runners to submit themselves to the public ballot online, which is now the status quo for most other...
Nike+ SportBand launches
"Designed for runners who choose not to run with music" 4 April 2008 11:20 GMT
We've brought you news of the existence of this new addition to the Nike+ system, but we can now reveal launch info.

Available from 10 April, the Nike+ SportBand will allow runners to get real-time performance feedback during a run, while linking them to the...
Nike + iPod coming to a gym near you
Will plug into your fitness equipment 4 March 2008 23:18 GMT
Nike has announced that it is taking its Nike + iPod system to the gym teaming up with Life Fitness, Precor, Star Trac, Technogym, 24 Hour Fitness and Virgin Active Health Clubs to make their cardio equipment Nike + iPod compatible.

The plan is to allow club...
iXoundWear - wire-free iPod-loving headwear
Keep it under your hat, yeah? 20 August 2007 20:17 GMT
If you live an an area where there's no muggers, of if you do but you're handy with your fists, then take a look at this range.

iXoundWear, an American company, offer a whole gamut of headwear from baseball caps to beanies via visors that are designed to hold...
Transparent kayak canoe - it is suddenly all clear
View what's going on below without getting wet 20 August 2007 12:03 GMT
Since summer is hopefully not over just yet - one of these could make for an interesting family outward-bound bonding experience.

Going out on a still lake is definitely relaxing, and the Transparent Canoe-Kayak would do a great job in instilling
a sense...
New Nike+ watch for iPod partnership pics leaked
The Amp+ is one of the long-awaited 'pod-compatible timepieces 14 August 2007 9:04 GMT
Fans have long been hankering after more official products in the Nike+iPod sports partnership.

A new range of Nike watches have been promised for a while now and leaked pictures of one of these models hopefully suggest the models are coming soon.
Garmin launches entry-level Forerunner 50 fitness range
Tech-exercise just got affordable 8 August 2007 16:04 GMT
Garmin has launched the Forerunner 50 range of five fitness products in the States.

At the centre of the range is an advanced fitness watch which interfaces wirelessly with three other devices - suitable for either runners, walkers or cyclists.
"Thunder Horn" for your push bike toots at 115 decibels
Pardon? 1 August 2007 17:12 GMT
We think the safety warning for this product says more than we could ever articulate:

"Do not use within 50cm (18 inches) of anyone ears to avoid damage".

$12, link below.
Samsung to team up with adidas for sports phone
SGH-F110 to offer sports star's voice coaching 30 July 2007 8:55 GMT
German website, Area Mobile, is reporting that Samsung is preparing to launch the SGH-F110.

Following in the footsteps of the Nokia 5500 and the Sony Ericsson W580i, the phone is apparently aimed at sports lovers.

Rather than just having sporty...
Nike+ runners have logged over 22 million miles
New features being added to the site this summer 27 July 2007 9:30 GMT
Nike has announced that Nike+ runners have logged over 22 million miles on nikeplus.com.

This, they inform us, is the equivalent of completing more than 800,000 New York City marathons and burning off the calories of more than five million slices of pizza....
Puma's RS 100 - inspired by the classic RS Computer
Old skool running sneaks used to talk to the Apple II 18 July 2007 21:38 GMT
We're going truly old skool here, but these new Puma shoes are inspired by the circa 1986 RS Computer trainers.

At the time, the RS Computer was revolutionary, involving a pedometer computer chip inside the trainer.

Info from the pedometer, distance...
Adidas to launch Darth Vader flavour trainers?
Impressive. Most impressive 16 July 2007 9:35 GMT
With no info on pricing or availability, it's a little unclear if these Star Wars shoes are coming any time soon, but we did think they were worth a mention.

As part of their "Superstar" range Adidas are apparently planning to launch these all-black-with-a-bit-of-gold...
Polar give more power to cyclists
New CS600 w/ Power and CS400 available now 13 July 2007 15:45 GMT
Polar have announced the most intelligent cycling products in the company's 30-year history - the new CS400, the most accurate computer on the market today and the CS600 w/ Power, the most complete power measurement system at an affordable price.

For the first...
Belkin launches spiffy shuffle Sport Armband
Tough, water-resistant and reflective 12 July 2007 14:54 GMT
iPod shuffle armbands are ten a penny, but we thought we'd bring Belkin's latest offering to your attention as it's quite natty.

Made of lightweight, durable rubber material, it is water-resistant and hand-washable and has reflectors for night time use.