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Deconstructed ACTEVA™ midsole provides great flexibility and a featherweight cushion.

The Kinvara 3 is engineered to stay out of the way of the runner by complimenting the natural human stride.

Saucony continues to deliver the industry's leading minimal shoe with great improvements in the Kinvara 3.  Here are a few key points: 

 

More durable outsole. In order to improve the durability of the shoe, Saucony has increased the total surface area of the individual pods of the forefoot.  Flex grooves remain very prominent to allow a very flexible propulsion phase.  Secondly, Saucony's hard carbon rubber, XT-900, has been repositioned to target the lateral midfoot to provide additional durability in initial contact phase.

 

Lighter, more flexible upper. The upper introduces a new technology called FlexFilm. This material appears in strips that have been bonded to the upper's mesh, which means there is no need for stitches and gives a great supportive upper. It has allowed the Kinvara 3 to remove an entire layer from the upper or the previous version to make it lighter than ever.  A men's size 9 weighs 7.73 oz and a women's size 8 is 6.63 oz

 

Improved transition. The one improvement that Saucony has made to the transition is beveling the heel a little more while decoupling the crash pad to allow a smoother heel to toe progression.

 

Saucony has added durability to extend the longevity, while reducing the weight. Most importantly though, the fit and feel of the shoe is very consistent with the Kinvara 2.   

 

Click here for more details on the Kinvara 3

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Bridge + Community + Family + Fun

 

Free!

 

Bring your family and friends for a fun time at On Your Feet Friday, the 2nd Friday each month, May through October.

 

On Your Feet Friday (OYFF) is a fun, community and family oriented series of events, similar to a scavenger hunt, and is intended to help increase awareness of and funding for the Riverfront to Minto Bridge.

 

On Your Feet means exactly that. The format encourages people of all ages to walk or run on sidewalks and through parks in downtown Salem to checkpoints which are local businesses or attractions. On their way, participants will discover new places, get in some exercise and have fun. Every month will include different checkpoints and at least one checkpoint that requires extra effort to reach.

 

5:30-6:15pm - Sign-ups at GFR + Shoe Testing

6:15-7:00pm - ON YOUR FEET! To the Checkpoints

7:00-8:00pm - Raffle Prizes + Party

 

Shoe Testing:

Saucony is our May On Your Feet Friday sponsor. 

 

Come early and leave your old shoes as you test out a new pair from Saucony.

 

 

Friends of Two Bridges (F2B) is a non-profit group dedicated to the design and construction of the Minto Island Bridge and connecting pathways. On Your Feet Friday will help increase awareness of the Riverfront to Minto Bridge progress and assist F2B with funding through donations.

 

Click here for more information on the Friends of Two Bridges.

 

Local Microbrew - Great Harvest - Venti's - Prizes

 

Our inaugural On Your Feet Friday features Gilgamesh Microbrew, Great Harvest bread, coupons from Venti's and more great prizes from our shoe sponsors and participating checkpoints.

 

Checkpoints will be listed on our GFR Facebook page Mon, May 7th.

Portland and Royal Victoria Marathons - Sunday, Oct 7. Training plans begin May 20th.

GFR Training Programs are available! This includes plans for many local and regional half and full marathons and 5k's and 10k's. If you're training for a later summer or fall event, now's the time to get going on your program. Here's what you get:

• Beginner/Novice, Recreational, Advanced, Competitive Groups
• Customized Training Plan based on your personal data
• Individualized Pace and Heart Rate Guidelines
• Workouts delivered daily to your e-mail account
• Month-at-a-glance Training Calendar 

Information on training: 503-364-4198 or Susan@ActiveSalem.com