Category: Running Accessories

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We have been long time fans of Merino wool and compression apparel for over 3 years so when Swiftwick sent us some of their latest compression socks and arm sleeves to test out, we were thrilled. Even though I don’t wear socks for running, I do wear compression socks for recovery (walking), dress shoes, and…

#therunners Great documentary only 11 minutes long – watch this anytime during your break. After that, GO RUN!!! More about the film at The Guardian article. The Runners Pounding the tarmac through the seasons, a band of runners are brazenly challenged with intimate questions as they pace their routes. Liberated from responsibilities, their guards drop dramatically,…

Foods unopened, uncut or uncooked – unless stated otherwise – and their shelf life in the pantry, refrigerator and freezer. Happy eating runner! by LindsaySnowOsborn. Explore more infographics like this one on the web’s largest information design community – Visually.  

We have been long time fans of Merino wool performance apparel and have wear tested running apparel from Ashmei, Smart Wool, and Icebreaker in the past two years. This time around, we take a look at the latest collection from Smart Wool, specifically the PhD Run Collection with the men’s Run Divide Jacket & Run…

FUJIFILM recently launched a new affordable model in their X-series collection of premium cameras. The new FUJIFILM X-A1 is an entry level compact system camera (CSC) with outstanding image quality, modern design, sharp 3” tilting LCD screen and wireless image transfer – should  appeal to a much wider audience. The FUJIFILM X-A1 kit ships with…

Winter is here and just in time to wear test Merino wool performance running apparel from Icebreaker. We have tested the Icebreaker Quantum Long Sleeve Half Zip a year ago and this is an entirely new item. The new Icebreaker Drive Long Sleeve (LS) Half Zip is built from lightweight, highly breathable naturally odor-resistant merino…

Triathlon is among the world’s most gear-intensive sports. The gear you select and how you use it can mean big results—or bigger disappointment. FASTER takes a scientific look at triathlon to see what truly makes you faster—and busts the myths and doublespeak that waste your money and race times. In this fascinating exploration of the…

  An exceptional athlete. A dominating force. An extraordinary person. Kilian Jornet has conquered some of the toughest physical tests on the planet. He has run up and down Mt. Kilimanjaro faster than any other human being, and struck down world records in every challenge that has been proposed, all before the age of 25….

Statistics show that unmanaged stress drives unhealthy behaviors that lead to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, insomnia, asthma and other chronic diseases driving up health care costs. Over the past two decades HeartMath has been researching the inner mechanics of stress and developing proven solutions for reducing it while increasing emotional balance, as seen in Heart…

From Colorado-based Topo Designs comes two lifestyle packs to take with you when heading out on a daily commute, short hikes, weekend outings, or just to your local farmers market. Topo Designs top quality bags are all hand made in a LEED certified building in Colorado, USA. We’ve had the opportunity to use the Topo…