I have used this belt on many occasions.  Everything from long training runs to lengthy races, the latest being the Ironman Lake Placid.  There a few key features that makes this belt a good fit for every type of athlete.   
Size/Fit:
With having a Velcro strap to attach the belt, it gives you the flexibility to […]

Most people don’t realize what it takes to put on a race.  The amount of planning involved leading up to the race is only a small portion of what it really takes to make a race a success.  It is the army of volunteers on race day that truly help to ensure every racer has a […]

As the snow finally comes down on our fair city and the cold weather pushes the thermostat lower, the need for warmer clothing is finally realized.  For many people, they quickly layer up on the legs and upper body and then follow it by the head and hands.  The forgotten item is socks.  Being a […]

Like previous incarnations, the Wave Rider 14 makes a great high-milage trainer. The build quality is excellent and shoe will happily handle daily pounding. The firm sole has enough cushioning for hours of continuous use without feeling mushy or over-supportive.
The first thing that struck me when I unpacked these shoes was how well they were […]

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Salomon Fast Wing Hoodie 2

This past summer I was introduced to Zoot shoes. I had spent most of the first part of this summer racing in a pair of Asics Gel-Cumulus 11. The Asics have always been a shoe of choice for when I was racing Sprint or even Olympic distance triathlons.
When I made the decision to […]

Back in September I participated in a “Revolution 3” triathlon. It is, if not an equivalent to an Ironman race. Well that is my opinion. They are by no means as large but still put on a great show.

Beside some obvious differences such as price(cheaper), and swag(more) and […]

That is the question…..and here is my answer.
I spent this past year switching from Sprint distance to Half Iron distance triathlons. In my quest to train for double the distance in every discipline. I needed to train smarter and my nutrition needed to be altered.
As a sprint distance athlete I basically relied on my training […]

Salomon XR Crossmax
$134.99
http://www.runningfree.com/products/Salomon-656/Salomon-XR-Crossmax-Neutral-p30303/?pstart=1
Salomon, in my opinion, is a leader in manufacturing shoes that are meant for off road.  As opposed to the “big brand” shoe companies who tend to develop their trail shoes based on their road shoe platform, Salomon starts from the dirt up.  I’ve been wearing Salomon trail shoes for a few years […]

In the last month after making a decision to correct a 4 year old bad decision. I began researching into a more useful frame for road riding. Sure I loved my old Centurion Ironman but the problem is that the fork is dead and it’s hard to replace.
After consideration I have decided on a Cyclocross […]

I purchased the Ultimate Direction Fury fuel belt last spring and used it on all of my long training runs through the summer. Runningfree.com says this about the fuel belt:
“The updated Fury utility belt is great for athletes who want a minimalist training or racing belt for fast and furious distances.”
Here are some of the […]

I didn’t want to write this race report. I wasn’t going to write this race report. My husband told me I should. Sometimes I listen to him.
I ran my first marathon, the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on October 16. It was a colossal mess. The main reason I didn’t want to re-live it in a […]

On September 24th, I participated in a unique event, the Sears Great Canadian Run. This was a fundraiser for the Hospital for Sick Children and national initiatives across Canada supporting the research and treatment of kids cancer. Our intrepid team of 6, Team Momentum, ran 131 km that day from Vaughan to Blue Mountain and […]

Product Review
Test Date: December 17, 2011
Location: Pickering, ON.
Temperature: -5C to -6C
Mizuno Weblink
We knew it would come sooner or later, and thankfully later than the last few years: the first cold run of the dreaded winter running season. If there is one aspect I despise the most about running in the cold it would be cold […]

This was the second year for the Sand Lake Triathlon and second year I have participated.  This small race in picturesque Westport is minutes from my cottage and is fast becoming one of my favorites. Low numbers this year dictated that it wouldn’t be chip timed, but instead the old popsicle stick timing method was […]

In the last few weeks on MTBr.com a forum I peruse. There have been discussions about pedal types, smoothing of trails, and so on all leading to the usual internet sniping.
Yet when you put aside all the physical arguments for all these sides it really boils down to one simple issue. […]

Since I had to clean out the tool section of my larger hydration pack. I thought now was a time to share what old dirt bag type riders carry in their packs on the trail to do trailside repairs.
One has to understand that having grown up in BC and especially […]

CW-X is known in the industry for having some of the best compression clothing on the market.  I had always heard great things about their products, but held off on purchasing them due to the high price.  There are many styles of CW-X compression clothing to choose from and I would recommend reading […]

I wrote a review on this race last year as it was my first marathon that I ever raced.  I wasn’t going to write another review on the same race but had such a different experience, I thought I should.
Hamilton likes to claim it is the best event if you want to qualify for Boston.  […]