I’m not one for fads, but when my relay teammate told me the alleged secret to speed for 40-year-old mom slash Olympic Gold medalist Dana Torres and her incredible swimming PR at the last Olympic event, I was already on the bandwagon. My long-term and lifelong running dream is to one day have someone say to me, “JT/Chick/Lady/Studette you are crazy fast” and actually mean it. According to her interview in Womens Health Magazine she attributes her very involved stretching routine to being a large factor to her speed, agility and overall bionic woman-esque qualities.

To commemorate their sponsorship of the upcoming LA Marathon as well as testament to their passion for running in general, K-Swiss has opened a running store in Santa Monica. On offer will be a selection of their performance footwear, apparel and accesories — similar to their outlet in Taiwan —however this one is just a mile away from the finish line for the March 2010 event.