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60m Videos, 2011 European Athletics Championships

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 12:05 AM PST

The Men's race was billed as the Dwain Chambers and Christophe Lemaitre showdown. But some forgot to mention that to Francis Obikwelu! I would have preferred to have the Preliminary round on Day 1 with the Semi-Finals and Finals the same day, 90 minutes apart. Instead, the first 2 rounds were held on Day 1 with the Final only on Day 2. If they did that, they would probably see faster times in the Finals.

Emanuele Di Gregorio of Italy has a great start leading the first 30 meters. But he is lucky not to get disqualified as he steps out of his lane several times.

The Women's race was all about Jodie Williams. After all, she is only 17 years old! She is coached by Mike McFarlane, who trained John Regis, Tony Jarrett and Dwaine Chambers once upon a time. 2012 may be too early for her, but watch out for her by 2016 as she gets older and stronger.

The two Ukraine’s made this a great race.

2011 European Athletics Indoor Championships, 60m Men's Final (video)

2011 European Athletics Indoor Championships, 60m Women's Final (Video)

How to Choose Adidas Soccer Cleats (Football Boots)

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 03:40 PM PST

Even though I am a track guy first, the fact that I live in Rome, Italy has a huge influence on my soccer clients. That being said, I get asked on what are the best soccer cleats, or football boots. I will start with some of the Adidas brand models that I have seen. A lot has changed over the past 5 years.

I used to think 200 grams was the Holy Grail for a sports shoe, but these are well under that weight, as light as 144 grams!

F50 adiZero Prime FG Cleats

These are the best cleats money can buy. Make no mistake about it.

The fastest soccer cleat on the planet just got faster. Weighing in at a mere 5.1 ounces or 144 grams (size 9), the adidas F50 adiZero(tm) Prime FG cleats are the pinnacle of speed, agility and lightweight stability on the pitch, with a TRAXION(tm) FG outsole for excellent grip on firm, natural surfaces.

F50 adiZero TRX FG Cleats

The F50 adiZero TRX FG Cleats comes in 4 flavors: Synthetic, Sprintskin, Leather and regular.

Synthetic Sprintskin

F50 adiZero TRX FG Synthetic Cleats

Acclaimed worldwide for weightlessness and speed, the adidas F50 adiZero(tm); TRX FG soccer cleats are fast and light weighing only 5.8 ounces (164 grams). They feature a single-layer SPRINTSKIN upper, internal TPU support bands and bottom frame, and a TRAXION(tm); FG outsole for unbeatable grip and comfort.

F50 adiZero TRX FG Sprintskin Cleats

Weighing in at only 5.8 ounces (164 grams), the adidas F50 adiZero(tm) TRX FG soccer cleat is super-lightweight for top speed. The SPRINTSKIN synthetic upper, TRAXION(tm) FG outsole, and sprint frame construction keep it light while delivering the stability you need.

Leather

F50 adiZero TRX FG Leather Cleats

The adidas F50 adiZero(tm) TRX FG soccer cleat hits the pitch with a minimalist leather upper, designed for razor-sharp handling and speed. Its TRAXION(r) outsole stud shape maximizes acceleration, leaving the competition far behind.

Regular

F50 adiZero TRX FG Cleats

Acclaimed worldwide for weightlessness and speed, the adidas F50 adiZero(tm) TRX FG soccer cleats are the fastest, lightest cleat on the firm ground field, featuring a single-layer SPRINTSKIN upper, internal TPU support bands and bottom frame, and a TRAXION(tm) FG outsole for unbeatable grip and comfort.

F50 adiZero XTRX SG Cleats

Weighing in at only 5.4 ounces (153 grams), the adidas F50 adiZero(tm) XTRX SG soccer shoes are super lightweight for top speed. The SPRINTSKIN synthetic upper, X-TRAXION(tm) soft-ground outsole, and sprint frame construction keep it light while delivering stability and killer grip on soft fields.

F50 adiZero XTRX SG Cleats

Weighing in at only 5.4 ounces (153 grams), the adidas F50 adiZero(tm) XTRX SG soccer cleat is super lightweight for top speed. The SPRINTSKIN synthetic upper, X-TRAXION(tm) soft-ground outsole, and sprint frame construction keep it light while delivering stability.