The Running Event 2013

Last week The Running Event took place in Austin, Texas and here are some images from this running specific trade show. There were also some related events and our Lars Finanger snapped away.

ON offered a variety of new models and colors including this catchy blue and orange Cloud Surfer.

David Allemann came all the way from Switzerland to represent ON.

Cliiiimb was recently launched for those who train with Strava. It tells you when you are in and out of a segment.

Austin Tri Cyclist owner Don Ruthven is a regular poster on the forum and recently added a second location to complement his popular downtown shop.

A few blocks away from Austin Tri Cyclist is another wildly popular triathlon shop owned by Jack Murray.

blueseventy’s Mike Orton debuts a new training tool from the popular swim company -- Core.

blueseventy’s John Duquette and Mike Orton show that fun can be had.

Bearded Brothers is a local Austin bar company, but we are not sure where the other brother is.

We are not sure when Brandt Furgeson ever is home. This man is seemingly always on the road.

Caroline Steffen was in town with currexSOLE - a custom insole and run gait manufacturer - and jogged the industry Indie 5k with her sponsors and was not as serious as other runners.

Derek and Kelly Williamson knew the Zilker Park well, threw down some speedy times, and enjoyed a laugh with industry friends.

Lon Breitenbach braved the early morning freeze and provided Beet Elite for all racers before and after the 5k. He also has the marks on his hand to prove that he was doing his job.

Now that is a very cool medal.

Dave Jewell is Zoot’s shoe guru and is shown here with the new Ali’i.

RC and Kevin from Energy Lab are both age-group triathletes who drove down their headquarters in The Woodlands, home of Ironman Texas.

Amy and Brandon Marsh were on hand for their sponsors and posed here with Swiftwick’s Texas flag sock.

Hoka One One’s booth was arguably the busiest at the show and here you can see how one is built up.

Hoka’s Huaka model is significantly lighter than any of it’s previous models.

Here is the latest offering from the crew at nuun.

Johnny West and Dani Said of Skins are at many running, triathlon and Crossfit events.