Meb wins 2014 Boston marathon.....

In case you missed it! Meb Keflezighi and Skechers Performance Division won the Boston marathon 2014!

TheRunningSwede will try to update this blog with all kinds of links and information about  Meb's Boston Marathon 2014 victory!

This is how it was done!


Lets Run about Ryan Hall and the tactics
http://www.letsrun.com/news/2014/04/untold-story-american-teamwork-ryan-hall-helped-meb-keflezighi-win-boston/?fb_action_ids=764015310608&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%5B235

Boston Globe:
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/04/26/meb-keflezighi-had-bit-help-boston-marathon/biZef6n1LqsNYt8QCXyCWN/story.html

Craig Leon on the tactics
http://craigleonrunning.com/2014/04/27/2014-boston-marathon-taking-back-monday/

How Skechers beat NIKE
http://fittish.deadspin.com/how-skechers-beat-nike-in-the-boston-marathon-1566841335/+samer

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2014/04/22/skechers-beats-nike-in-boston-marathon/

Competitor Running
http://running.competitor.com/2014/04/shoes-and-gear/sole-man-meb-skechers-huge-success-story_101271

SGB Weekly
http://sportsonesourcecloud.com/sgbweekly/2014/SGB_14Q2/SGBW_1417lo.pdf

Interviews:
http://universalsports.com/video/2014-boston-marathon-meb-keflezighi-interview/

http://running.competitor.com/2014/04/boston-marathon/video-meb-keflezighi-2014-boston-marathon-post-race-interview_100590




GoMeb Speed3:
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140418005289/en/Meb-America%E2%80%99s-Top-Marathoner-Race-Skechers%C2%A0GOmeb-Speed#.U16VXlVdVvA

http://sneakernews.com/2014/04/21/american-meb-keflezighi-wins-boston-marathon-wearing-skechers/

Skechers Performance Division
http://www.thestreet.com/story/12676841/1/go-meb-skechers-gets-a-leg-up-with-boston-marathon-win.html

http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-04-21/skechers-won-the-boston-marathon-dot-but-why-was-it-even-in-the-race

http://www.kansascity.com/2014/04/22/4975962/keflezighis-boston-win-a-boost.html

http://americasmarkets.usatoday.com/2014/04/21/american-wins-boston-marathon-so-does-skechers/

http://blogs.wsj.com/cmo/2014/04/21/boston-marathon-win-also-victory-for-skechers/

http://www.boston.com/life/fashion/2014/04/22/skechers-meb-marathon-win-game-changer/ssGMsATjJ5VThhSQBUybMI/story.html

Skechers GoMeb Speed3

Let me introduce you to the shoe that winner Meb Keflezighi was wearing when he won 2014 Boston Marathon!

Skechers GoMeb Speed3

Skechers GoMeb Speed3

6 weeks to Boston!

Here we are, and its 6 weeks left to Boston. Training goes well and I have now started to do more Boston specific work outs. Trying to focus a bit on the downhills, getting more speed in. Last week I got 85 miles in, which is really good for me. I hope to continue to log miles over 80 per week. Legs has responded well but I feel its hard to tell how my pacing and speed form is. The chilly and windy weather here in NJ makes it so hard. So far we had one really nice day, that's it. Its a real test for the motivation for sure. Hamstring has been working really well, at times it has been firm but using the Rumble Roller has helped to ease it up.

Next weekend its time for the tune up race. Im doing "Miles for Music" 20K in New Brunswick NJ. I hope to get a great result in before I start the taper before Boston. Its not so much about time, I just need the right feeling that I'm on the right way.

Race gear from Skechers Elite Team came in. They look really great, Red, Blue and White!

Gear Im using right now are:
Skechers Ride4 (prototype).... Easy, recovery and longer day
Skecher GoMeb Speed2....For faster day work outs
Skechers GoBionic2.....Easy days and some Speed work outs
Skechers GoRun3....My every day "go to trainer" Can be used for anything!

Socks has been Feetures! Elite wools socks all winter (and it has been quite a brutal winter), they have kept my feet toasty really well.

Nutrion: I tried tailwind for a while, but i did not sit really well in my stomach. Honeystinger as always worked really well for me and it gives me sustained energy and no issues with stomach. And they taste really great!
I have always been a big fan of Beet Juice, it leaves a mess in the kitchen. This year I'm trying a new approach. Beet powder and Beet shots from Beet-It. Beet-It shots works really well and also easy on the stomach

Skechers GoMeb Speed2 Review

Last year I was all set for Boston Marathon, shoe of choice was Saucony Fastwitch6. I had no doubt that Fastwitch6 was going to be the greatest flat for me. Enough of protection in a lightweight package. I have a small obsession for racing flats I have to admit, so I had been keeping my eyes open for Skechers GoMeb Speed. Anyone who has an interest in racing flats should have, it was #4 at the London 2012 Olympics. One problem, it was not going to be released in time for Boston Marathon. I contacted Skechers Running Division and asked about release date and they responded "we can send you a pair for you to try, plenty a time before Boston Marathon" Since I got the my first pair of GoMeb Speed, I  have never looked back and I did set a new PB at Boston Marathon. So of course I get a bit worried when Skechers Running Division announce that they are going to release GoMeb Speed2 at the NYC Marathon expo only 7 months after the first edition was released!

NYC Limited Edt

Whats New:
The GoMeb Speed2 carry over the same midsole unit, no changes here. You will get the same firm, responsive ride. The big changes are the upper and the tongue. The weight is a bit lighter size 9 comes in right under 7oz at 6.8oz

To break it down:

Midsole/Outsole
No changes here. You will get the same firm responsive ride. What impressed me most during Boston marathon is how I really could feel the energy the shoe was giving back. I really needed it when my form and legs started to get fatigue in the end. I had to dig deep last to miles and I remeber how great the shoe responded.  The Resalyt Midsole is a lightweight injection-molded compound with memory retention helps absorb impact. (from Skecher website). The Stability plate in the midfoot secure the run and gives you a bit of support. Also it gives you a faster transition to toe off.

Upper: and Fit
Here is the big update. The upper is now almost seamless, with printed overlays. The material is firmer mesh that really snugs your feet. The printed overlays gives you a bit of support but really the mesh itself hugs your feet really well. With GoMeb Speed2 you have to be careful with your sizing to get the snug feel. With my normal size 9.5, I had way to much mesh in the forefoot, it folded unnaturally during my workouts. I would say its the down side of using almost only one piece of mesh to create the whole upper. After sizing down a half size the fit was perfect! The tongue has now more structure and wont create and hot spots or folds, great update. The laces is something I personally often switch out quick. For the GoMeb Speed2 I used Sure laces to improve the fit.

Conclusion/Performance
I'm happy to find the same energetic and responsive ride with GoMeb Speed2. The upper has a greater snug feel that really raps you foot great, if you get the right size. The sizing of GoMeb Speed2 is the key for the upper technology and mesh features. You really want to lock down your feet to avoid the spare mesh that could be an issue in the front. If you get the right size you have nothing to worry about the upper update is great. Many runners had an issues with the tongue on Speed1. Skechers Performance Division paid attention and di a great job. It gives protection on top of your feet and will not fold. Again GoMeb Speed will be on my feet at Boston Marathon,GoMeb Speed2 is a shoe that I can trust and I know will respond well the whole 26.2 miles!

 

 

 

  More Speed2 Reviews:

http://www.believeintherun.com/index.php/2014/01/30/skechers-gorun-speed-2-gomeb/

 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I receive Running shoes from Skechers Performance Division as part of their Skecher Performance Division brand ambassador program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Skechers GoMeb2

During a visit in the city, I dropped by the Time Square Skechers store.....Four colors available right now, including NYC Marathon Special Edition. Something tells me I'm going to rock the blue and yellow in Boston 2014!

NYC Marathon Momentum

By far this was not Meb Keflezighi best NYC Marathon. But instead of call it a day when his body screamed NO, Meb continued and finished in 2:23:47. He stopped, walked and then continued in a "slower pace".

These videos describes it all and why I think he his #1 marathoner!

 http://www.flotrack.org/coverage/250963-New-York-City-Marathon-2013/video/723689-Emotional-Meb-Keflezighi-after-NYC-Marathon-2013

 http://www.flotrack.org/coverage/250963-New-York-City-Marathon-2013/video/723682-Meb-Keflezighi-body-shut-down-from-lack-of-training-in-NYC-Marathon-2013-full-interview

 Lot of great things are happening for Skechers Performance Divisin right now, Meb signed a new contract with Skechers Performance Division after NYC Marathon

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/skechers-performance-division-extends-multi-135500426.html

And Skechers Performance Division wins "Brand of the Year Honor" from Footwear News!
http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20131106-909214.html

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/skechers-performance-receives-brand-of-the-year-honor-from-footwear-news-2013-11-06?reflink=MW_news_stmp