Saturday, October 16, 2010

50 MILES- VIVA BIKE VEGAS


















WOW!!!!!!
We did it!!!!!!
50 Miles
This was a great ride.
Personally the longest I have ever gone
on my footbike in one day.
50 miles is long,
but it is really long when the first 22 miles is
up, up, up!!!!
The downhill felt nice on our very fatigued legs.
I did the whole course with my sister Ruth.
She was great company.
Our Finish time was 5:25

Mat, Chris and Jeff all finished together at 4:45.

Monday, August 23, 2010

DEMO SALE- DISCOUNT ON USED FOOTBIKES!!!!

END OF SEASON DEMO SALE! We have a few Footbikes that have been used as demo's and so have some
scratches and dings, but are still in good shape.
We want to slim down on our inventory thus we are discounting these Footbikes.
Because these bikes are already built up we will only be selling them to locals, we don't want to break them down and ship them.

We have 1 White Track Model available for $340.00
This price is all inclusive. ($60 savings)
We have 2 Red and 1 Blue Street model available for $290.00
This price is all inclusive. ($60 savings)


Thursday, July 22, 2010

July- Story of the Month

The story of the month for July

comes to you from my new friend Lendyl Thomas

whom I met in June when he came from Oregon with his wife Gwen

for the Utah Valley Marathon.


Here is his footbiking story. An Inspiration.

A Journey to Love and Thankfulness

Chances are if you are reading this you are one of two kinds of people, those that are already into footbiking or someone who is curious and wants to find out more. That’s where I found myself after a serious back injury changed my life forever. Running, biking, kayaking and mountain climbing were suddenly gone. An active life became one of stillness.
I wasn’t willing to believe this was the end though and began a long journey of searching to try and get back the active life I loved.
Well, I still haven’t gotten it all back. The simple reality is. . . I won’t. But, I am gaining ground every day and even going places I never thought I would. And, it’s all because of footbiking.
When I got started I could literally “feel” my body changing. With each ride I was getting stronger. How could something so simple and fun be transforming my life? I don’t know. I just knew it was. And, the more I rode, the hungrier I got.
A few months into it though, a mysterious illness knocked me down. But, after several months the hunger never went away. By the middle of March I began training and on June 12th I completed a footbike marathon. In September, I will be doing another.
So, if you are wondering like I was, “is footbiking right for me?” Satisfy your curiosity – try a footbike, it can change your life. If you have been injured or debilitated you may find, as I did, that a footbike is the best pain killer and anti-depressant around.
Some people say love is too strong a word. Others will tell you that saying thank you isn’t enough. What I will tell you is, I love this sport and I am thankful everyday for what it has given to me. So, join myself and others and begin your own journey.

Kicking it on the Central Oregon Coast,
Lendyl






Monday, June 14, 2010

The Final Results from the UVM.








On Saturday June 12th 6 Footbikers joined over 1800 runners at the starting line for the Utah Valley Marathon. Just before the gun the rain started coming down, it rained for the first 13-15 miles and then even though the rain stopped, the streets were so wet and there were so many puddles that soon our shoes felt like lead weights and the water squished through our toes with every kick. Even with slippery decks, water filled shoes, soaking wet clothes we pulled some great numbers.

Thanks to all who participated and especially to Spartacus who drove in from Nevada and Lendyl who came down from Oregon.

















Men's times


Mathew Greensides- 1:27:09.9

Spartacus Oakie- 1:31:47.6

Chris Cox - 1:34:03.7

Lendyl Thomas- 2:07:03.0




















Women's times

Sarah Cox- 1:33:46.6

Ruth Greensides - 1:50:58.4

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Event Sale- Buy a Footbike from Kick-It Marketing

On June 12th is the Utah Valley Marathon.
Kick-It Marketing is a sponsor of the race and we will have a booth at the Expo in the Provo Towne Center Mall
on June 10th and 11th.
On Race Day we will have a booth at the finish line where you can
come and try out a Footbike.
We have lowered our prices for the event.
Take advantage of this opportunity to demo a Footbike
and get in on these low prices.
$320 for a Street Model
$370 for a Track Model
See you this weekend!

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

My Hero!


This is my footbiking hero!
I am sure she is the hero for many footbikers.
Roseanne Reijne
of Stepteam High Level
is a world class racer with speed that will blow your mind.
On May 29th she raced in the Afsluitdijk time trial. This is a 23 mile race. Roseanne was the first women and placed 2nd overall (out of more than 50 steppers) with a remarkable time of 1:17:38.80. This is an average speed of 17.77 mph.
WOW!!!
Congratulations Roseanne!

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Footbiking and Geocaching

In March of this year my husband Chris was turned onto Geocaching. He loves it and goes every chance he gets. He has purchased a travel bug for each member of our family each with it's own mission and has sent them out into the Geocaching world. The last of these travel bugs to go out is mine. Until this week he was unsure of what he wanted to do for my travel bug.


Read below to find out how the "Super Sonic Music Box" was born.





We have done some of our Geocaching via Footbike and come to find out there are others doing the same. There is a group in Southern California that finds Geocaching via Footbike to be the best way to get around and I read just yesterday that Bob Schultz of New Jersey was out Geocaching via Footbike too. What great fun! Happy Caching and Happy Footbiking!






Here is the story of
The Super Sonic Music Box

Current GOAL: To travel out into the Geocaching world from cache to cache preferable via Footbike or like kicking machine, till it reaches Footbike’s design birthplace; the country of Holland. From that point it will travel via Footbike or like kicking machine around the European countries participating in Footbiking events and races. Not to forget to collect pictures of these events to share as it kicks along on its journey. Remember…Just kick it!

About this item: "Super Sonic Sarah" is a member of Team FootbikeUSA and has been kicking it hard going on three years now. As a member of the team she has spent countless mornings up before dawn training and pushing her limits to kick faster and harder each day. Her kicking companion the "Super Sonic Music Box" has been by her side for countless training miles and many adventurous Footbike races. Sadly, Super Sonics’ Music Box met its demise yesterday as it fell victim to the washing machine. It went through a full cycle in the Maytag and in the end, it could not hold on any more. It stopped! This was a very sad day for Super Sonic. As a tribute to her long time worthy training partner, this travel bug was crafted from its remains so that it can continue Footbiking and live out its adventures in kicking. Footbiking is a wonderful sport that is just now catching on in the USA but has been very alive and strong in the old world. See www.FootbikeUSA.com for more info about the incredible sport of Footbiking. Also, you are invited to visit Super Sonics’ own Footbiking blog at http://kickitmarketing.blogspot.com for a closer look. May this Travel bug live on and Footbiking grow as a sport here in our wonderful country. Happy travels “Super Sonic Music Box” may you travel far and never forget how to … Just kick it!

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

STORY OF THE MONTH


I think I have missed a few stories of the Month. Here is another of my favorites as written by our good friend Nylin Johnson who is a runner and footbiker. He completed the Utah Grand slam in 2009, he used his Footbike in his training. He is a Physical Therapist at Mountain Land Physical Therapy in Kaysville. Nylin is also the owner of the Sportsplex a fun recreation spot as well as a great training and exercise facility. Nylin and his team use the Footbikes in their running training as well as recommend this type of training and activity as rehabilitation to many of their patients.

Here is the experience that Nylin related to me.


"Last night I was out kicking, when a good friend of mine passed me on his road bike, heading the other way. He decided to turn around and catch up to me so he could chat, and the curiosity of the Footbike also caught his attention…It took him a solid mile to catch me, as I was on a good rhythm. I had no idea he had turned around until he pulled up beside me. He was amazed at the speed and grace of the Footbike. I didn’t feel like I was moving that fast, although I was averaging almost 16mph on the flat. It is a deceptive workout, as I was trashed when I was done.

Let the fun continue…"

Monday, April 19, 2010

Footbikers at the Salt Lake Marathon


All that worrying for nothing.

I was so nervous about being able to complete the race in time and about being kicked off the course for being dead last. That wasn't the case at all.


At the starting line we were in a pack of 1500 bicycles. After the count down and the horn blew we just stood there and stood there and then a little bit of walking forward. When we crossed the starting line we were starting to move a bit more. Slowly we worked our way in and through the bicycles to find our spot. Mat "oneT" took the lead as we started into the downhill. Chris "The Cannibal" and Jeff "Spartacus" hung back for a little while. I soon lost sight of them, but I had the company of some very inquisitive bikers. Chris stopped and waited for me several times throughout the race and then about 3/4 of the way through the course I met up with Jeff and Mat again. We stayed pretty close until the final stretch where we all lined up to cross the finish line together. Chris clocked us at 1hour 36 minutes. We passed a lot of bikes and not just on the downhill. We finished up midpack and ahead of many many bikers. (surprise to me)
Unfortunatly the bike tour was not a timed race so this is not an official time or record. Thanks guys for hanging with me on this one, this finish time was at my pace not theirs. A personal best for me though. I know these guys could have blown this time away. This was fun though.


Watch for the official times at the Utah Valley Marathon. That race we will be chipped and it will be a full marathon 26.2. That's the race for setting records.

Who's going to join us for the Utah Valley Marathon?
See you there.
SUPER SONIC SARAH
got footbike?

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Thumbs up from the Elders on Footbiking


Elder Sansom from Washington and
Elder Minson from Arizona
drove by when we were out kicking and just couldn't resist the opportunity to try out a Footbike.



Footbiking got the thumbs up!
Footbiking...
what a great way for the
Elders to get around!

Thursday, April 8, 2010

I always come back to Footbiking!


Amy Donaldson is my favorite columist for the Deseret News Paper.
Below is a copy of her latest article. I loved it. Does anyone else ever feel this way. I do. Although I have fallen so madly in love with Footbiking that I always come back to it. When I try to go running,rollerblading or biking I have fun, but feel so much satisfaction when I get back to my Footbike.
So like Pete Hummers put it on his blog. Amy Ditch them all except the Footbike.
http://scootersport.wordpress.com/2010/04/08/i-say-she-ditch-it-all-except-the-footbiking/



I made the decision, now why can't I stick with it?
by Amy Donaldson (Deseret News)
When I was a kid, I loved to navigate a tough obstacle course.
Nothing excited me more than when a physical education teacher or camp director led us out to a field or playground full of physical — and sometimes mental — challenges.
Now it seems my daily life is an obstacle course — and one I am far less enthusiastic to attack.
Instead of running through tires as fast as I can, I am standing in the kitchen trying to resist the lure of brownies brought to my house for the holiday celebration. Let me tell you, tires are way, way easier than staring down chocolate mint brownies — and then walking away.
Sure, climbing that rope fence was hard. I remember my arms shaking, my heart pounding. But an even greater challenge? Feeling my stomach growl as I run from errand to errand and resisting the urge to pull into the nearest drive-through. (And please don't tell me I could order a salad. Some may do that. I do not. I might as well set fire to my $5 because I think I'm allergic to fast-food salad.)
OK, crossing bars were actually fun. You could use your body's momentum to swing from bar to bar, sometimes two at a time.

And while I honestly love a lot of the activities I engage in to keep myself fit, it seems I stare down, negotiate with or endure different roadblocks nearly every day.
I tell myself on any given day, "Ignore that aching hip."
"Do stair climber or bike rather than run with a splitting headache."
"Sweating really will help clear my stressed-out brain."
"My house will not be that much cleaner if I just take an hour to go for a run."
"The dishes will wait while I footbike with my daughter."
"Spending money to run a race is worth every penny."
"You really are much tougher than this. Your life is more important that watching last night's episode of 'Lost' or reading the end of that book — RIGHT NOW!"
And then once I get to the gym, I seem to struggle. I always have a workout or a goal, whether I'm going to the gym, riding my bike or running a trail.
So why do I constantly try to renegotiate with myself the workout — AFTER I'VE STARTED!
My husband says he has no trouble working hard once he's at the gym. Getting there is the toughest part for him.
Unfortunately for me, being there — on a trail or in the gym — is just the beginning. I stare at the equipment. I toy with the idea of a new class I see starting. I wonder if I should have gone swimming.

I know I was going to run, but how about a cycling class? I start out prepared to run six miles and suggest, ever-so-innocently to myself, that running four would probably be good enough. Besides, the rest of my life is waiting, impatiently, for me to attend to it. Oh, and I could always run an extra couple miles the next day. You know, when I have more time? NOT!
I know I wrote down three circuits of weights, but I pushed hard through. And then I could do the rowing machine for 20 minutes to make up for skipping a set.
UGH! I want to ground myself. Except, that's apparently what my silly psyche wants.
No doubt. Each day is that obstacle course. There are stairs to climb, reasons to quit. There are aches and pains and colds and strains. I feel the lack of motivation, the guilt that comes with procrastination.
And then, miraculously, I manage to maneuver through one problem. I put my running shoes on despite the 20-minute bloody nose. I run the four miles I told myself I needed to run. And surprise, I feel great!
The next day it starts all over. I manage to make it to the gym — at 7:30 at night — but I make it. Then I finish that third circuit because I don't want to cheat myself.
That's the thing about the obstacle course that is life. No one is timing you. The race, the competition, is all yours. You can fail miserably one day and reign supreme the next day.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Salt Lake City Marathon


We (Me, Chris, my husband, Mat, my brother in law and Moses from Vegas) are going to attempt the Salt Lake City Marathon Bike Tour on April 17, 2010.

They let bikers do the Marathon Route ahead of the runners. The requirement though is that you must finish the 25 mile course in 1hr45min or they will kick you off the course. There is some down hill to help out, but not a lot. I have been training for this. Cross your fingers for me. I think that would be so embarassing to get kicked off. Oh the shame! I will let you know how it goes.

See you on the streets of Salt Lake.


Saturday, March 13, 2010

Time Magazine- Footbiking in the USA

Here is a copy of the article written in time magazine.
It is a good article that sums up a lot of what Footbiking is all about.

"Kickbike and Enjoy it"
"Bicycle-scooter hybrids are low tech, high intensity

It's hard to deny the rush of riding a tiny-wheeled push scooter — until you cruise downhill, hit a pebble along the way and end up nearly breaking your wrist. For a smoother, steadier yet no less exhilarating alternative, Europeans and an increasing number of Americans are hopping onto kickbikes. Invented in Finland in the 1990s, these hybrids combine a bicycle's body and handlebars with a pedal-free platform to stand on and pneumatic tires that dwarf the Rollerblade-size wheels on regular scooters. (See how kickbikes are helping dog walkers pick up the pace.)
Kickbikes, also known as footbikes or kick scooters, are being embraced as a fast, fun, furious way to cross-train, run errands, commute and even rehabilitate injuries. Stroke patients like them (they require the use of just one side of the body), as do dog lovers eager to keep up with their energetic pooches. Taking a cue from dogsledders, owners attach a harness and pull line from pup to bike and ride for miles, often in groups with fellow warm-weather mushers.
The kickbike market is still small: Americans buy about 15,000 a year, vs. 15 million bicycles. But sales have grown steadily, even though in the U.S. they're sold almost exclusively online, with no advertising, by skeletally staffed e-tailers like Diggler and SidewalkerUSA. "I do need to push it more," says KickbikeAmerica's laid-back chief, David Nadolski, who recently quit his day job to focus on selling and promoting kickbikes. "Clients love them."
A key draw is their low-impact, calorie-burning workout. And there's the x factor: "They're a lot of fun to ride," says Bryan Dobes, 33, of River Vale, N.J. "It kind of makes you feel like a kid."Read more: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1969746,00.html#ixzz0i5yJvRMe

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

ACTION

The thought of the day-

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.

Walt Disney

Friday, March 5, 2010

Spring Fever left me sore.



Wow what a beautiful day yesterday was, but
oh mama, my legs are aching today.
This happens when you use different muscle groups
that you haven't been using regularly.
I have been trying to keep my Footbiking muscles active through
the winter, but I guess nothing can do it like Footbiking can do it.
How do you relieve aching muscles?
Here are a few tips.
1. Stretching
2. Heat
3. Massage
4. Alternate Hot and cold
5. Rest
6. Drink a lot of water
7. Increase protein intake to help rebuild the stressed muscle
8. Some say Vitamin C and Potassium
9. IB Profin
10. Continue to use the muscles, but moderately to keep them from stiffening up.

I think I will try all of these and see where it gets me.

How to prevent muscle soreness,
because apparently you don't have to get sore if you take a few precautions.
Warm up- stretch- start into new exercises slowly- cool down- stretch again.
Drink water- stretch again before bed.
Repeat.
Wala! - no muscle soreness.
Right?
We will see.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Think Pink

PINK SALE!
Footbike USA is running a pink sale.
We are going to follow suit and offer the same deal.
$50 off the purchase of the Pink Track Model.
Sale ends when we say so.
Don't delay call Kick-It Marketing for your very own
Candy Pink Thing!


Monday, March 1, 2010

Marathon Training Schedule

Only 15 weeks until the Utah Valley Marathon.

Have you ever thought about kicking a marathon?
This is an awesome place to start. This race has a lot of down hill,
although contrary to popular belief that does not mean a free ride the whole way. We still kick a lot(most) of the downhill.
Last year when I trained for the Utah Valley Marathon
I trained to kick a full 26.2 miles.
My opinion though- If you can kick 1/2 of that then
you can do this marathon on your Footbike.


I have a training schedule that I followed last year.
I trained for this in 11 weeks, but I thought that I would set up a 15 week schedule for this year. Send me an email if you want my full schedule and I will send it to you otherwise I will just do a weekly post to tell you what your miles should be for the week and you can follow this.


My training includes 4 kicking days, 2 cross training/strength days (You pick what you like) and 1 rest day.

Set up your week how it works for you, but try to do these miles.
If this starting point is too easy then move ahead in the schedule.
This schedule is set up for a physically active individual, but for someone who is new to Footbiking or who may have Footbiked leisurely, but not in a long distance event.


Week 15

Your 4 kicking days this week should be 3mile / 2 miles/ 3 miles /5 miles

Good Luck!

Email me with any questions

Friday, February 19, 2010

Hooray! A tax return! Buy a Footbike!


For all of you that have been saving and hoping
for a little extra money to get into your Footbike
Take a little bit of the tax return and do something nice for you.
Your tax return comes at a perfect time,
spring is just around the corner.
Nice warm days are coming.
If you are like me you are getting an itch to get outside
and shed that winter coat, get some fresh air and sunshine.
What better way to do all of these things than
on your brand new Footbike.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Perseverance

Either you run the day or it runs you.
Jim Rohn

This is a quote I cut out of a magazine probably over 10 years ago. I still keep it posted where I work out. It has several meanings for me.
My husband took this quote and put his own Footbike spin on it which made me like this motivational quote even more.

Either you KICK the day or it KICKS you.
Chris Cox

Friday, February 5, 2010

Happy New Year!

Hello Welcome to 2010- Is anyone still out there?
I know I disappeared for a while and although I have not been on my Footbike since Thanksgiving I have been hoping and wishing for an early spring. (What does the ground hog really know anyway?) Utah has been cold and icy for the last few months and very dark at 6 am which is my workout time. There have been a few nice days when the snow has melted and the temperatures have been in the 50's, but that always happens in the middle of the week when I have no one to watch my 3 young kids
so I can't get outside and kick my little heart out.
So where have I been? Mostly working on my New Years resolution of doing a much needed deep clean and organization of my whole house. I also made a New Years resolution to continue to get fit and to get stronger so that when I do have the opportunity to get back on my Footbike I won't be starting at square one. I am hoping that my winter training will put me ahead of where I left off in the Fall. I will go into some detail in one of my next posts on my winter training so come back soon.
Spring is just around the corner and it is time to start thinking about
what events to participate in and what vacations to go on.
I will be back on a more regular basis now as we start looking forward to spring.