Lance Armstrong is teaming up with Nike this summer in the fight against cancer, and he's recruiting others to join him in the "It's About You" campaign.

"Lance is just one person," says wearyellow.com. "He can't fight the global cancer epidemic alone. So he asked artists, other athletes, survivors and writers to join his peloton. Now he's asking you. What's your bike? There are many ways to get involved and make a difference. How will you help?"

You can help fight cancer through a variety of social networking avenues. You can participate in a "Chalkbot" by submitting an inspirational message that will be written in yellow chalk on the roads of the Tour de France. You'll even receive an email with GPS coordinates providing the location of your message -- how cool is that? If you live in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco or Chicago, local artists will feature yellow chalk art on the streets, and you can add your message there too.

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Have fitness questions? Fitz has your answers. Our That's Fit fitness expert -- and now your own virtual personal trainer -- will help you get fit, increase your overall health and do it in a fun way. Drop your questions here in the Comments section below and we'll choose one per week to publish on That's Fit! Learn more about Fitz here.

Q. Hi Fitz. I need to buy some new shoes for the gym, but I don't know which brand to choose. Which do you like, and which are overall best? Rachel

A. Hello Miss Rachel. I'm happy to hear from you! This is one of the most common questions I'm asked, so I'm happy to answer it for everyone.

Using proper training equipment, especially footwear, is one of the most valuable steps you can take towards the prevention of injuries and promotion of a fabulous training experience.

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We've talked about Blake Lively a few times here at That's Fit, but she's not the one who just completed a bad ass Nike ad. That honor goes to Taylor Momsen.

Momsen, known as "Little J" to her legions of Gossip Girl fans, doesn't exactly play a sporty character. She's more into short hemlines, massive amounts of eyeliner, and unfortunate haircuts. However, in real life (well, in a Nike commercial, anyway), she's beyond sporty -- she's practically a superhero.

After this, I wouldn't be surprised to see more paparazzi-prone starlets lacing up their sneaks when exiting Hollywood hotspots. It could be a new form of celebrity fitness -- 'razzi racing!

Nike is well-known for lots of reasons -- high-profile athletes as spokespersons, the swoosh, and possibly the catchiest catch phrase ever. But now, Nike Inc. is hoping to become known for something else -- eco-friendliness.

The company's initiative, Nike Considered Design, focuses on having all aspects of the business meet specific goals, starting with footwear, then apparel, and finally, by 2020, equipment. The Nike crew intends to cut waste and raise the use of environmentally-friendly materials, eventually recycling all used products. And, it will streamline the supply chain, which will reduce the amount of oil and other materials used.

As you probably guessed, the Nike Considered Design initiative won't just help Nike go green, but will also make a little green in the process. Using fewer materials will lower their costs -- something they've already learned since reducing their shoe production waste by 50 percent.

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One of my pet running peeves is the seemingly inevitable thing that happens usually 2 km into my run: My shoe laces come untied. And once I get going, I hate stopping until it's over -- I often feel like taking this forced break breaks my stride. So when I read about bubble laces, I was pretty ecstatic. Apparently, their funky design keeps them from loosening while you're running -- it's such a simple concept but one that could make a huge difference in my runs. They're on my Christmas wish list -- though at only $2 a pair, I could probably just pick them up on my own.

What else is on my wishlist? The Nike + iPod sports kits that connects to your shoes and not only records your workout but also keeps you motivated and can sync your songs to your running rhythm

I'm curious to know -- what other running gadgets can you not live without? Please share. For some inspiration, check out our featured Fit Gadgets here.

(via Fresh Fitness Tips)

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I'm in pretty serious need of some new running sneakers, something I noticed yesterday as a small patch of the sole flapped against the spinning treadmill belt. Filt-filt-filt-filt-filt-filt ... and so it went for about 30 minutes, the redundancy no doubt causing a woman running nearby to wish for my early death.

As I left the gym, I happened to grab a copy of Metro Sports New York magazine, one of those freebie publications health clubs usually keep in towering stacks right by the exit. Serendipitously, there was an extensive article inside featuring a comprehensive review of what the author considers the best running shoes for Fall. Here, a quick breakdown of his top nine, in no particular order:

• Addidas Supernova Sequence
• Avia Avi-Lite Guide
• Asics GEL Nimbus 10
• Brooks Trance 8
• New Balance 1224
• Reebok Premier Verona KFS
• Saucony ProGrid Ride
• Mizuno Wave Alchemy 8
• Nike Lunar Trainer
  

Now all I need to do is narrow down my selection to one of these choices. Any suggestions?

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We all need great shoes for working out and/or playing sports. But do we all really need to pay enormous prices per pair? Not necessarily. In this video, Fitz tells you what you do need and the secret to getting the best prices.

For more fun videos, quick fitness tips and recipes ...

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If you're serious about running, there's no more important investment than your shoes. While you don't have to buy the most expensive shoes on the market (cost doesn't necessarily equal quality), you do want to make sure you have a properly fitted, supportive, and comfortable shoe.

When you've got the right fit, a good shoe can enhance and improve your performance. Divine Caroline gives us a list of the top five running shoes.

When shopping for running shoes, be sure to wear the type of socks you would wear when running. Also, it's better to shop in the afternoon when your feet are a bit more swollen. Also, if the store has a treadmill or a small track for you to use, by all means, try them out.

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When I run, I generally run alone. Sometimes I'll bring my dog, and occasionally a friend will join me, but far more often than not, it's just me. And I'm not complaining -- in fact, that's the way I like it.

However, one of the things I love about running is the feeling of community. Any time I go for a run, I know there's someone else out there, someone who's facing the same challenges I am, someone who will push through to the end of that last mile (and if they can do it, so can I). There's so much support for runners, both in local club form and online. And then, of course, there's the feeling of being a part of an actual race.

Nike is capitalizing on that feeling by promoting the Nike+ Human Race. Rather than just running with people who join a race in your area, you have the option to run a 10k on the same day as thousands of other people all across the globe. Races are set for cities around the world, from New York to Madrid to Shanghai, or you can join in on a run by yourself with the Nike+ gear. Of course, you could just go for run on August 31st and know that you're joining runners the world over -- it's up to you!

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Get this: The very first sports bra was two jockstraps sewn together. Thank goodness for progress, huh?

Actually, there's not been so much progress over the past 31 sports-bra years because many women still complain they don't get enough support. What exactly is failing them? Science, that's what.

Until recently, no one had ever really examined how it is that boobs bounce. In a three-year study, though, British scientists discovered that breasts don't just swing up and down. They also move in and out and left to right. They form a figure-eight pattern, believe it or not, and most sports bras only stop up and down motion. Ever felt breast pain while exercising? This is probably why.

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I've been drenched this summer. About a million hours so far racing around water parks, pounding out cannonball after cannonball with my children and running laps in pools with clients striving to become more fit. I just thought I'd give credit to the one thing that's allowing me to get through it all and keep coming back for more: my pool shoes.

I tell you, they're ugly, fugly, and completely unflattering with my brown polka dotted bikini. They are, in fact, the only thing keeping me from tapping out of summer fun though. I realized this yesterday as I went to work at my client's lap pool and forgot them. Oh man! Every step I took was more excruciating than the last. It was dreadful. I also had a rotten experience a bit back when I hit Disney's Typhoon Lagoon without my fancy footwear. Between the heat, the concrete, and the sand ... my feet took quite a beating.

So! If you too, are working out in the water this summer and want to take it up a notch ... protect those tootsies and get yourself some pool shoes. They're one of the most functional fitness tools I've used all summer!

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I'm stuck! I've been teaching fitness for almost twenty years., and I often feel like I know all there is to know about body mechanics, weight loss, and fitness equipment. Today though, I'm totally stumped. My socks suck, and I can't seem to find a pair that don't!

I have been running a lot lately, and the only thing that bothers me after mile three is my socks! Ack! They're driving me nuts, and on the verge of giving me blisters. SO! I come to you, my brilliant That's Fit readers for help. Tell me about the socks you love and which ones I shouldn't waste my money on. This fitness pro needs your advice. My feet would like to thank you in advance.

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You might remember a while ago when I "went running with Lance Armstrong," courtesy of a Lance Armstrong coaching mix provided by Nike. Don't forget that Lance's mix isn't the only one available -- check out some of the other coaching mixes for yourself!

To further encourage you to get (or stay) fit, Nike is giving away one $100 gift card to a lucky That's Fit reader. You can use that gift card toward any gear at Nike.com or at Nike stores. You can use it to purchase clothing, shoes -- you name it! Unfortunately, it's not good toward the coaching mixes, but they're pretty affordable anyway.

To enter, all you need to do is leave a comment below before 5:00PM Eastern, May 9, telling us about who or what inspires you to get fit. We'll randomly choose one winner amongst the eligible entries and announce the winner on May 12. Some other important details:

• To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us about who or what inspires you to get fit.
• The comment must be left and confirmed before May 9 at 5:00PM EST.
• You may only enter once.
• One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
• One winner will receive a Nike Gift Card valued at $100.
• Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.

Click here for complete Official Rules.

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That's right! I went running with the Livestrong legend, and you can too!

Nike+ has created a 40 minute running workout featuring Lance Armstrong, and they generously allowed me to download and review it. And I'll tell you what -- 40 minutes on a treadmill has never gone by so fast. The mix of music included songs by artists like Weezer, Beck, and The All-American Rejects and, more importantly, had Lance Armstrong coaching me through the workout.

I definitely liked the extra motivation -- every time I wanted to slow down, I heard Lance's voice and thought of that scene in Dodgeball where he sees Vince Vaughn in the airport bar and talks to him about quitting:

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About 20 years ago, Nike introduced the Air Max Light shoe, which was fairly popular for a while until it was overshadowed by a newer version, the Air Max 90.

Well there are now more than 25 versions of the Air Max, all of them available in various colors for men and women. But, Nike is going back to its Air Max roots with the Nike Air Max Light Retro Running Classic shoes.

A couple of versions, like the ones pictured, are available exclusively through JD Sports. However, there are plenty of other versions from which to choose. Check out the gallery and see which ones you want to collect next!

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