Lisa Smith-Batchen, an ENGO^®-sponsored athlete will be making her second attempt at completing the 508. If you think a 508 mile bike ride is a challenge, put yourself in Lisa’s shoes. Upon completing The 508, Lisa will have traveled a whopping 810 miles on bike and foot. Earlier this year, Lisa committed herself to raising awareness for the Aids Orphans Rising organization. After crossing the finish line at the 302 mile Badwater Ultramarathon this year, she hit the road on bike to train for this Saturday’s 508. To date, Lisa has raised over $435,000 for Aids Orphans Rising and hopes to reach the $500,000 mark upon completion of the race.

If you would like to support Lisa and Aids Orphans Rising, check out Lisa’s 810 website.

Stay tuned for updates on this year’s 508!

If you haven’t been following Running America, we encourage you to do so. Bookmark the Running America website to stay up-to-date on their progress and frequent blog updates.

More to come soon…

Here are some tips for applying ENGO^® patches to footwear where the bottom (footbed) and sides of footwear meet.

Step 1: If possible, remove your insole/footbed from your shoe. This will make applying a blister patch easier.

Step 2: Apply blister patch to top of insole/footbed, leaving approximately 1/3 to ½ of the patch to overhang and tuck underneath the insole/footbed. This provides an “anchor” for the patch to stay in place.

Step 3: Locate the opposing interface on the footwear (typically the ankle (back of shoe) or arch (side of shoe) where you often experience high friction. Apply an ENGO^® patch to that location.

Step 4: Place the insole/footbed back into the footwear and go!

For additional product tips and pictures of this and other ENGO^® application techniques, visit the ENGO - How it Works page.

-JMP-

ENGO Blister Prevention Patches are manufactured in the U.S.A. by Tamarack Habilitation Technologies. All Rights Reserved. © 2008

IN AUSTRALIA:

Orthopaedic Appliance Party Limited (OAPL)

OAPL has been providing high-quality and affordable orthotic & prosthetic devices, components and material for over 30 years. Being involved in the design and manufacturing of off-the-shelf orthoses, OAPL has set the foot care standard in Australia.

In May 2008, OAPL began distributing ENGO^® Blister Prevention Patches throughout Australia via their own distribution system with plans to expand distribution via Podiatric clinics and retailers in the months to come.

To reach OAPL, visit their website: OAPL or call: 03 9383 1622

IN ENGLAND:

London Orthotic Consultancy Limited (LOC)

With roots in the design and manufacturing of orthotic devices, LOC has established itself as one of the leading orthotic clinics in London. Following a sponsorship of the Caudwell Xtreme Everest Expedition in 2006, LOC and ENGO^® partnered to launch ENGO^® patches in England.

As of spring 2008, LOC is the exclusive marketing & distribution team for ENGO^® Blister Prevention Patches in the greater UK.

For more information about LOC and ENGO in the UK, visit LOC’s website (international ENGO website coming soon)

Additional international distributors coming soon!

About ENGO^® Blister Prevention Patches:

ENGO^® Blister Prevention Patches are proudly manufactured in the USA by Tamarack Habilitation Technologies, Minneapolis, MN. Tamarack designs, develops and manufactures Orthotic/Prosthetic and Pedorthic components, fabrication tools and low-friction patches for sale around the world. Following the launch of Tamarack’s ShearBan^® patches, the company launched another “friction management” product for sale to athletes and other active individuals.

Today, ENGO^® patches are available across the United States in over 100 specialty retail stores and online.

For more information about Tamarack Habilitation Technologies or ENGO^® Blister Prevention Patches visit http://www.tamarackhti.com/ or http://www.goengo.com/

In an effort to raise funds in support of AIDS Orphans, Lisa will depart from Las Vegas, Nevada, setting her sites on the Badwater Ultra marathon start point in Death Valley National Park. From there, she will compete with hundreds of world-class athletes in a 135 mile race across the desert and uphill, gaining over 14,000 feet in elevation. Finally, in October, Lisa will ride 508 miles by bike to conclude her race. For more information about Lisa’s “Death Valley 810″, visit http://www.lisas810.com/ or to read more about Lisa Smith-Batchen, visit http://www.dreamchaserevents.com/.

GO LISA!!!

Beginning on June 21, 2008, elite athletes Marshall Ulrich and Charlie Engle will embark on a journey few have ever attempted, yet alone completed. Ulrich and Engle will set out on a trans-continental race across America, coined “Running America“.

The underlying goal set by Ulrich and Engle is to raise money for charities focused on providing better living conditions for people locally and abroad whose lives have fallen upon difficult times. One of those charities is Feeding Families, a non-profit organization devoted to proving foot to millions of people across America who might otherwise go hungry.

Should Running America be completed within 45 days, Ulrich and Engle will conquer a world record. This feat will require Ulrich and Engle to run almost 70 miles per day for 45 consecutive days! Starting in San Francisco, California on June 21^st, these two men will hit the pavement, rain or shine, despite the presence of plenty of aches and pains, to raise awareness for those without a voice - the poor, hungry and unhealthy. If all goes as planned, Ulrich and Engle will arrive in New York, on July 4, 2008, just in time to celebrate America’s Independence Day.

For more information about Running America, please visit:

http://www.runningamerica08.com/

http://www.charlieengle.com/

http://www.marshallulrich.com/

Or check back (http://blog.goengo.com/) for frequent updates!

Running America is sponsored in part by Tamarack Habilitation Technologies, Inc., manufacturer of the revolutionary ENGO^® Blister Prevention Patch.

 

April 28, 2008

At one time considered a mere accessory to a person’s favorite pair of shoes, socks have become an essential ingredient in the pursuit of comfort and performance. From socks infused with silver, touting anti-microbial properties, to those with individual toe slots to prevent blisters & save toenails, KillerSocks.com has you covered. At least your feet, that is…

Killersocks.com was launched in 2007 to provide active people with the best selection of high performance socks around. As the business expanded to include foot care accessories, KillerSocks.com recently introduced ENGO Blister Prevention Patches as the latest ingredient in an effort to help active individuals remain comfortable and blister-free.

Did you know??

Petroleum-based lotions and other products used to keep the skin soft and blister-free may actually clog fibers, reducing sock breathability which is essential for effective moisture transfer and blister prevention.

Be well prepared for your upcoming adventures. Your feet with thank you!

JMP

April 15, 2008 (Minneapolis, MN)

Tamarack Habilitation Technologies, Inc of Minneapolis is delighted to announce the launch of its all-new website: tamarackhti.com. Designed by O&P Digital Technologies, Tamarack recently initiated a complete website redesign to provide current and potential customers with valuable product information, creative applications and other useful resources. An exciting feature of the new website is the incorporation of video footage on its “Product Assurance” page, which shows the rigorous testing procedures utilized to evaluate the useful life of Tamarack products.

Tamarack Habilitation Technologies, Inc. is a research and development company specializing in ankle-foot biomechanics and friction management technology. Manufacturers of the world-renown Tamarack Flexure Joint, Tamarack has a short list of products distributed in the orthotic & prosthetic industry. Its most recent product innovation, the ENGO^® Blister Prevention Patch, is sold directly to specialty retail stores and sports medicine suppliers. For more information about Tamarack Habilitation Technologies, visit us online at tamarackhti.com

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 For 803 competitors, MDS means business; proving that our minds are our greatest enemies. That determination supersedes physical limits like exhaustion, pain and distance. 69 of those competitors hail from the Dreamchasers Outdoor Adventure Club; the official MDS representative for the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.   

Congratulations to all Marathon Des Sables participants and thanks to race organizers and sponsors.

Tamarack Habilitation Technologies, manufacturer of ENGO Blister Prevention Patches, proudly supports the endeavors of athletes around the world; providing the opportunity for everyone to enjoy a blister-free experience. Run far and remain blister-free! Visit www.GoENGO.com or call (866) 795-0057.  

“Lisa’s ultrarunning resume is extremely impressive; being a remarkable humanitarian makes her efforts to raise money and awareness for women and children in need the perfect partner for Tamarack,” says Jason Pawelsky, Marketing Manager at Tamarack. “We’re delighted to do whatever we can to help support Lisa’s efforts”.

What’s ENGO?

ENGO^® Blister Prevention Patches were developed to help athletes and non-athletes alike solve the age-old problem of persistent, painful blisters. Until now, bandages, tape, creams and powders were all we had to treat a blister.

The concept is simple: apply ENGO patches directly to blister-prone areas of footwear or equipment, not on skin. Its strong adhesive keeps patches in place for days, weeks, even months before requiring replacement.

The results are immediate: blisters will not form on skin protected by ENGO’s low-friction material. For existing blisters, ENGO serves as a smooth barrier, promoting faster healing time and less pain.

The guarantee is straightforward: “If you’re unhappy with the performance of ENGO^® patches, for any reason, let them know and your product will be replaced or money refunded.

About Dreamchasers Outdoor Adventure Club:

Founded by Jay Batchen  & Lisa Smith-Batchen, Dreamchasers organizes premier running events around the world, including the Grand Tetons Races, Tucson Marathon, Jungle Marathon, 6633 Extreme Ultra and Marathon Des Sables.

About Tamarack Habilitation Technologies, Inc.:

Tamarack Habilitation Technologies, Inc. is a leading research & development company in the orthotic, prosthetic & pedorthic markets, serving medical professionals and patients around the world. In May, 2004, Tamarack introduced ENGO Blister Prevention Patches to satisfy an unmet need for a longer-lasting and more effective product for the prevention and relief of friction blisters. For more information about Tamarack, please visit http://www.tamarackhti.com/.

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