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As the minimalist and barefoot movement look to stay for the time being, it was only time until Brooks came out with a shoe to meet the needs of the minimalist runner. The Brooks Pure Connect is the lightest shoe in the Brooks Pure Project line, Brooks’ minimalist line. When the barefoot and minimalist movement [...]
If running is your thing and you don’t want the colder wet weather distracting you from your running workouts, the North Face Better Than Naked Jacket is an excellent option to keep you off the treadmill and outside running. I’ve been testing this jacket in the mountains of Colorado to see how it holds up [...]
The Asics Trabuco has been a staple in the Asics trail running line for a number of years now. And while Asics is not the first brand that comes to mind when many runners think of trail running, I feel they DO make a solid trail running shoe. The Asics Trabuco 14 doesn’t belong in [...]
In a sport where weight and power are ever so important, Look continues to meet many elite cyclist demands with its new innovations like the Keo Blade Carbon TI. The Keo Blade Carbon TI is a carbon based road bike pedal that is 31% wider in surface area than its predecessor the Keo Blade. What does this [...]
Day 2 of the Gore-Tex Trans Rockies Run was a little shorter in distance which I originally thought would be an easier day of running. Typically shorter runs mean less time on your feet and less pressure on your body. The actual distance of the race was 13.3 miles with 3,250 ft of elevation [...]
It seems that one of the most popular words in the cycling circles today is power. As we all try to get more out of our body’s performance, “power” has become increasingly popular with not just the elite cyclist, but among all riders. I’ve recently tested the Specialized Expert cycling shoe to evaluate its performance [...]
With Fall upon us, it’s time to break out the jeans, long sleeve shirts, jackets, and boots. For Fall 2011, Chaco is introducing the new Otis Nurl Boot which has a suede upper leather that screems Fall. When I think of the classic Fall look, the Otis Nurl Boots are what I have in mind, [...]
This year I decided I would challenge myself and push beyond my thought up limits in running. As somewhat of a last minute decision, I decided to run all 6 days of the Gore-Tex Trans Rockies Run. Last year, I was invited to run one stage or all and due to time limitations, I ran [...]
There are times when a medical kit is recommended and there are times where a medical kit is required. I recently ran the Gore-Tex Trans Rockies Run which is a 6 day stage race through the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. For the race, it was required that runners carry a few things, one of them [...]
For the trail runner that wants superior traction while having not having to sacrifice fit and other performance factors, the Salmon Speedcross 3 is a must see. I’ve been testing this shoe out in both shorter trails runs ranging from 3-7 miles and longer trails run upwards of 24+ miles. The types of terrain I [...]
After running one leg of the Gore-Tex Trans Rockies Run in 2010, I Kevin Fonger caught the bug and decided to run the 2011 Gore-Tex Trans Rockies Run. The race/adventure goes on for 6 days and covers 119.5 miles through the Colorado Rockies. There are teams of two and solo running options. The solo runners [...]
If you are a sunglass aficionado, the brand Maui Jim should ring a bell. This brand has been around the sunglass seen for over 30 years starting out if one of the more sunny spots in the world, Hawaii. When I think of Maui Jim, I think of quality and style. And while quality and [...]
Finding a quality day pack for day hikes and other activities isn’t hard to do these days with a number of brands making quality products. After you’re able to sort out the not so great packs, you really have to figure out what it is you are using a pack for so you pick the [...]
With a long history of making great fitting backpacking packs, Gregory has been playing in the space of day packs and hydration packs over the past few years. Often times, when a company jumps into the day-pack category, they often need a few years to really get in synch with what consumers want. Over the [...]
The concept of minimalism running varies from runner to runner and person to person. What we all can usually agree on is that having less shoe and structure allows your foot and body do a little more of the heavy lifting, or running… Recently, Asics has come out with the Rush 33 which is a [...]
Today, I was at the Outdoor Retailer Demo Day today where close to a hundred manufactures let industry professionals test out their products for their current and future product lines. During the summer demo days, much of the activities are based around water, so lots of kayaks, stand up paddle boards (SUP) and other products [...]
As part of the Injinji line-up, the Performance Series lightweight sock touts their standard individual toe design built with high-quality, sport-friendly fabrics (CoolMax and Lyrca) coupled with Injinji’s AIS technology. The socks molded to our feet within the first few steps, removing any gaps or spacing where friction could cause blisters. The snug fit was [...]
As consumers and athletes are bombarded by hundreds of water bottle manufactures, it can be a little tricky to find out which one is right for you and which one is worth buying. When Under Armour and Thermos first reached out to me about a new water bottle, I thought to myself, here we go [...]
As someone who frequents parks and trails on a regular basis, I run across trash on the trails from time to time. Some trails are more kept up and cleaner than others. One of the things that I have been doing for a number of years now is picking up trash when I see it [...]
Helly Hansen’s Pace ¾ Tight provides you with a great combination of both warmth and mobility. This spring and summer, I was able to test Helly Hansen’s Pace ¾ Tights off road up in the mountains of Colorado and on the pavement in Denver. The Pace ¾ Tight is made out of Helly Hansen’s own [...]
Helly Hansen’s Women’s Pace Singlet is a sporty, attractive, and functional top that should be added to your 2011 wardrobe. Every time I hit the trails in the Colorado Mountains I find myself putting on my Pace Singlet. The Pace Singlet is ultra light. There is nothing worse than on a 90+ degree day wearing [...]
With the minimalist movement in full stride, some runners are making the switch while many runners are asking questions and are on the fence. If you’re one of those runners that want to make the switch, but aren’t ready to make the switch to a true barefoot running shoe, I suggest transitioning a lightweight trainer [...]
When you’re out participating in an activity for a long duration such as biking, hiking, running, etc., having a nice pair of lightweight sunglasses can really make things more enjoyable. And while having a pair of shades that are lightweight is great, it’s also nice to have a pair of sunglasses that have a good [...]
