Inline Planet Skate News - Archive

For the week of:
May 27-June 2, 2007

Tuesday
May 29, 2007
Ask Bill Begg
Hips, Bearings and Big Wheels
Skating's top coach talks about closing the hips, rain bearings, wheel size and much more in this week's column.
• Ask Bill Begg

Skate the Trail
The Spokane Centennial Trial Skate Marathon and 10K will be Aug. 12 in Spokane Valley, WA.
• Planet Event Calendar

Wednesday
May 30, 2007
Mouse Returns to May
Disney Sports is moving its inline marathon to May 4 next year and capping registration at a so far undisclosed number.
• Official web site

Half Marathon for Long Beach
The Parkinsons Open Road Race is set for Oct. 7 in El Dorado Park.
• Announcement
• October Event Calendar

Thursday
May 31, 2007
Morning Workouts for Healthy Lungs
Due to the threat posed by air pollution, doctors suggest morning, rather than afternoon, workouts for outdoor athletes.
• Planet story

Freestyle Invasion
UK's Naomi Grigg crisscrosses the USA twice this summer: first in June for workshops in San Francisco, Detroit and Philadelphia; then in September for BattleUS and workshops in Boston, Seattle and Phoenix.
• June Event Calendar
• Sept. Event Calendar

Friday
June 1, 2007
Brittany Scores at Outdoor Nationals
Two wins, one national record ... not a bad day for a basketball player.
• Planet story
• Poll: Why so many records?

Skate Tip of the Week
Stair Running For Faster Feet
Want to get those feet moving faster? ... Take Jake Sawyer's advice and do some stair running.
• Stair Running
• Skate Tip archive

Saturday
June 2, 2007
Starykowicz, George Win Road America
Peter Starykowicz wins on final hill; Rebecca George finishes out in front (with the men).
• Planet story