Have you ever had one of those days where you wake up out of a dead sleep suddenly aware of something that you were supposed to do but didn’t?  Well, today was one of those days for me.  I received some Amino Vital product that I was supposed to review months ago, and I never […]

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I had the good fortune to win a Mizuno gear credit in last seasons Team RF lottery.Having been a convert to Mizuno shoes during the past 2 years thanks to “freebies” obtained working the Toronto Women’s Run Series  and the generosity of Arnold Tse our friendly neighbourhood Mizuno rep.
I had seen Dylan Wykes sporting the […]

Today’s recreational endurance athletes know no limits until their own bodies make them humbly aware.  As a result, sports medicine professionals everywhere are planning extended ski vacations and all-inclusive getaways at five-star resorts.
I hope that my exaggerations are received in good-humour.  I will be the very first person to suggest that sports medicine  has an integral […]

Mizuno Ascend 5 Trail Running Shoe Review 2011
As a user of Mizuno Ascend trail shoes (owned a few pairs of Ascend 3 and 4), the arrival of the Ascend 5 was a highly anticipated moment. In transitioning from road running to trails, I found the Ascend 3s to be the best transition shoe in the […]

Salomon Fast Wing Hoodie 2 Gear Review (Lottery)
 
I first came across this jacket when I borrowed it from a friend during my Bruce Trail thru run adventure and I new it was the perfect jacket for me!  It held up in windy, rainy weather and helped me get through a 15 plus hour day on […]

I was lucky enough to win the Mizuno Wave Riders in the lottery.  Unfortunately, I have been suffering from a sore achilles since about June, so have not been able to wear these new shoes as much as I would have liked.
I have worn Asics Gel Nimbus for many years, so Arnold from Mizuno said […]

24 hours till New Years begins so it’s that time to review the year.
Worst Event:
Easy really… getting taken out by a car.
But can’t of course ignore that I messed up my foot in a bail in the spring so wasn’t able to run at all since the spring.
Best Events:
Dundass Monstercross because […]

What seems to be a continually “try-out” relationship is never an easy task when it comes to finding that perfect sock for all conditions. There are so many sock choices for Running/Athletics; from Fox River to Smart Wool to Icebreaker (which are all fantastic brands). On a personal level, for a guy, I have chick feet! […]

Disclaimer
I bought “The Stick” about 2 years ago.  Not being a customer to throw down money on tools I won’t realistically use, I went through a four step process before I realized the true benefits.  In case you’re currently going through the same process (and currently in the research phase of Stage 2 below), I’ve […]

Adventure Racing / Trail Shoe:  Salomon XR Crossmax
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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 […]

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a Salomon pack junkie, so despite the fact that I was relatively happy with my Nathan running vest, I had to give the Salomon XT Advanced Skin Pack a try when it came out this year.  Boy, was I glad that I did!  I chose this pack […]

Throughout my year of running in 2011, I had the assistance of two great hydration and energy products from Nathan.
Running outdoors in Ontario’s variable climate requires an awareness of fluid and nutrition needs. Experienced runners know that hydration and nutrition are keys to good training runs. That usually means taking in fluid, electrolytes and calories […]

They are the best pair of running socks that I have ever run in.  I was fortunate enough this year to have won a voucher to buy four pairs of Fox River socks.  I chose to purchase the Fox River Velocity Ankle Light. The label said that they are a wick and dry sock that […]

For several years I have chosen FoxRiver socks over any others. Whether it is for running, hiking or casual everyday use, this is my sock brand of choice.
The designs and colours are subtle and tasteful. The materials are all comfortable regardless of whether you are wearing the running specific socks or the thicker wool. They […]

I cannot imagine anyone NOT of already trying out the GU brand of gels but on the off-chance you have not, here is a little review by someone who has…ME! GU has been around since 1991 and since then, they have kept on improving their gels while adding new products and […]

This is my first review of any type of product, so bare with me.
I will start with the Speed belt 2. I have two of these belts, one in girly pink and the other in grey to match my team Running Free attire of course. (very important for us girls) This belt has a […]

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 […]

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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