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Picture It: These Heels Were Made For Running

TresSugar — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:00:12 PDT

One woman set the record for the fastest 100-meter dash in stilettos while raising money for breast cancer in Sydney today. The race, sponsored by Venus, required women to run in at least three-inch heels. At the finish line, they shaved their legs before training for their next big race to raise money for their inevitable shin splints.

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Love It or Hate It? Stripper Stiletto Planter

CasaSugar — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:00:00 PDT

Stage performance is a tough gig, so this old stripper stiletto decided to leave the biz for greener pastures. Upcycled from a shiny size eight gold heel, the Glam Gold Stiletto Heel ($70) was sanded, drilled for drainage, and then planted with natural, organic fertilizer and a "blue chalksticks" succulent. Would you let this clever planter shine in your home?

On the Heels of the Olympics: The Stiletto Run

GiggleSugar — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:00:00 PDT

On your mark. Get set. Ouch! I can't even walk in stilettos, much less run in a competition with stilettos on. These gluttons for punishment (all 265 of them in Australia) took part in an 80-meter dash in Sydney wearing three-inch heels. The winner, a professional hurdler, took the $5,000 (Australian dollars) prize and a gold pair of stilettos. (She's just going to have to put all that cash toward a visit to the podiatrist.) Click here to read more.

You Asked: Any Ideas for Music and Running?

FitSugar — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:30:00 PST

You're asking and I'm answering...
Dear Fit,
I am interested in possibly getting an iPod or something similar to use when I work out. I never jumped on the whole iPod train in the first place because the idea of having to pick out songs doesn't appeal to me, since I don't really know what to pick. That's why I like Sirius satellite radio. It exposes me to new music and I don't have to do anything but turn it on. I'd definitely get an iPod to work out with IF there was some sort easy way to download suggested playlists for working out.
-In Need of Tunes Tara

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This is an awesome question since so many people love working out to music. With all the new technology out there, it's hard to know what will best suit your needs. You have two options:

Get an iPod nano - This tiny device can hold either 1,000 songs ($149) or 2,000 songs ($199). It's better to run with a nano rather than a regular iPod, since it uses flash memory and has no moving parts (regular iPods contain a mini hard drive that spins and jolting it around could cause damage). If you get a nano, you can copy all your own favorite music into the iTunes library on your computer, make playlists, and then put them on your nano. OR you can download Sport iMixes from iTunes (you have to buy them for around $15 a playlist).

Another cool thing about owning an iPod nano is that you can buy the Nike + iPod Sports Kit ($29). It comes with a receiver that attaches to your nano and a sensor you wear on your shoe. You can buy Nike + specific sneakers that hold the sensor or you can wear your fave sneakers and attach the sensor with this holder. Then when you run, it keeps track of the time, distance, speed and calories burned. You can even upload your runs to NikePlus.com and track your progress. I use it every time I run and it totally motivates me.
If you don't want to deal with your computer and downloading playlists, and you love Sirius radio, you can purchase portable Sirius radios to run with. The Stiletto 10 ($149.99) allows you to listen to live radio and it can store up to 10 hours of recorded programming. The Stiletto 100 ($199.99) offers a little bit more for your money. You can listen to live radio and store up to 100 hours of pre-recorded programs. You can also go online and purchase music that you can store on it. Sirius portable radios are great if you like your tunes to be a surprise. Just so you know though, after you buy the radio, you still need to pay around $13 a month for the service.

Those are two great options to help incorporate music into your workouts. Just make sure you choose something that will be easy to use and don't be afraid to ask for help. This technology stuff can be hard to figure out at first, but once you learn how, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.

Fit's Tips: If you're looking for other ideas for music playlists, every week FitSugar posts a playlist and you check them all out here.

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Stiletto Racing

GiggleSugar — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:49:22 PDT

This past Saturday, women from all over Germany participated in a 100 meter race that required endurance, balance and insanity. That's because the athletes were running in spiked heel shoes at least 2.7 inches high with heels no more than .6 inches in diameter. I guess if a pair of new Choos needed any breaking in, this was the quickest way to do it. But ladies, it's one thing to put your dignity at risk and quite another to take your ankles down with it! There's no word on how many injuries resulted from this sporting event.

Cynthia Nixon Marries Her Longtime Love Christine Marinoni

Brittney Stephens — Mon, 28 May 2012 10:19:07 PDT

Diane Kruger and Josh Jackson Couple Up For a Glamorous Night in Monaco

Katie Henry — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:48:05 PDT

Diane Kruger, dressed in Nicholas Kirkwood stilettos and a straight-off-the-runway look from Prabal Gurung's Fall '12 collection, cuddled up to boyfriend Joshua Jackson at the Nights in Monaco Gala in Monte Carlo tonight. The philanthropic event brought out some of Hollywood's biggest stars and also raised funds for the William J. Clinton Foundation and Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. Diane's amped up her red-carpet looks for the Cannes Film Festival, where she's judging the competition, and tonight was another knockout look. She's been busy attending screenings and press events, but she took a night off from work over the weekend and joined Josh on a romantic dinner date. We've been on the scene checking out the hottest films, chatting with your favorite stars, and tracking all the fashion. If you've missed a moment of the glamorous film festival, check out all the photos from Cannes!

Low Profile: 15 Reasons to Ditch Your Sky-High Heels

Hannah Weil — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:29 PDT

Come summertime, there's nothing worse than forcing your hot, aching feet into a pair of sky-high stilettos. Whether you're bound for work or play we're all about giving our feet a break with the kind of slick, styled footwear that doesn't come with a four-inch heel. We couldn't be happier that runways from the likes of Valentino and Chloé showcased decidedly comfier styles with kitten heels and chunkier wood-heeled soles that don't short on the style factor. They may have lower heels, but they're all high-impact - click on for 15 pairs that'll make you and your feet happy.

3 Easy Steps For Treating Dry, Cracked Heels

Jaime Richards — Sun, 13 May 2012 03:30:00 PDT

Cracked heels can be a problem, especially coming out of the colder months when the air lends itself to dry skin. On top of that, these fissures can worsen as a result of the pressure put on your heels throughout the day - particularly if you're a fan of foot-imbalancing stilettos. Along with being less-than-aethestically-pleasing, untreated cracked heels can split even further, causing pain (and in some cases, infection). Prevention is key: moisturize daily, get pedicures as needed, and drink plenty of water to save your feet. But what do you do when your cracks are already out of whack? Find out how to do your own at-home treatment when you read more.

Met Gala: Gisele Bundchen

Hannah Weil — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:49:06 PDT

This is just about as sexy as it gets - Gisele Bundchen's Met Gala arrival in a slinky, sequin-embellished Givenchy gown turned more than a few heads on the red carpet (ours included!). Between posing with her hubby, Tom Brady, Gisele flashed her supermodel stems through the gown's sultry slit. Gisele outfitted the ultraslinky ensemble with perfect precision - between the sparkle, front zip along the bodice and leg-baring silhouette, she needed little else to complete the look save for a box clutch in hand, ankle-strap stilettos, and, naturally, that gorgeous smile. Do you love it?