I was thrilled to learn last year that Running Free would be carrying shoes from Newton Running.  For those unfamiliar with the company, Newton have developed a line of lightweight shoes that cater to the natural (barefoot) style of running, aiding in faster speeds at less effort and reducing chance of injury.  While most of […]

As a rookie swimmer, it is very important for me to have accessories that work properly so that I don’t have to worry about anything other than learning my stroke. When I first started my swimming journey in August 2009, I picked up a cheap pair of goggles from a big box retailer due to […]

Ok, I don’t normally do reviews unless I find a product i really like. I heard of sable goggles about a year and a half ago. As most of you have probably heard by now the rumblings were good. So I decided to dump the change and get my first […]

If you are going to be stuck on a desert island, be sure to pack a pair of Sable goggles. Even if you’re not stuck on an island and perhaps training for your first triathlon or entering an Ironman as a seasoned racer – I would still recommend a pair of Sable Goggles for you.
Just […]

After being made the Running Free catalogue poster boy for the SLS3 Compression Sleeves – thanks Jeremy, I figured I better write about them. And no, I did not get a free pair for writing this or appearing in the catalogue. As with all my reviews, it […]

I think I finally found the perfect sports drink for my workouts - Strawberry Flavoured eLoad Heat Endurance Formula.
Don’t be put off with the price - you only need 1 tiny scoop per 500mL of water.  That’s 50% less than using Gatorade.  The powder dissolves easily, tastes good without being too sugary, and delivers the electrolydes you […]

I have been wearing Brooks Glycerin running shoes for years now and, while I have tried on other shoes at various times over the years, I always leave Running Free with a pair of Glycerins. There’s a good reason for this.
If you check out the Brooks website (www.brooksrunning.ca), you’ll learn that the Glycerin (now on […]

I have recently begun using a Nathan Speed Belt 4 hydration system and have been very impressed.  This is a very versatile piece of equipment.   It comes with four 10oz bottles and two pockets.  An ideal piece of gear for walking, hiking, running or any outdoor activity.  Use it with your dogs, kids or for yourself, it […]

The Brooks Cascadia came as a highly recommended shoe among many of my adventure racing friends. I’d been eyeing them for a while and when it was time for a new pair of shoes, I decided to try a pair. To my surprise they were quite comfortable right out of the box. Even my first […]

I must admit I was a little skeptical about how different these $50 goggles would be from a lower cost pair. Until now, I was only familiar with the performance of cheaper goggles that had a poor fit, would typically fog up, and had straps that would loosen once in place. I […]

  
Sable WaterOptics The Difference is Clear…
     Sable wasn’t kidding when they say the difference is clear.  Ironman USA Lake Placid 2009 was the first time my goggles did not fog up during the swim portion of the race.  In 7 previous swims with 7 differnt goggles at Lake Placid all swims finished with my vision […]

I started taking 7 Systems about every other day and always on my longer 2-3 hours training days and I found it helped me recover faster for my next work out and it also helped me from getting sick.  It’s one of those things that you don’t even realize how much it’s helping you until you […]

This is one of my favorite Spinervals DVDs.  This is a compilation of various segments from a number of other DVDs.  The title is right as Coach Troy will have you saying “Have Mercy” after almost 2 hours of sweating and moving.   Coach Troy is fairly motivating and somewhat humorous at times.  […]

This product has saved me a great deal of pain and suffering.  I am a heavy sweater and this causes a lot of parts on my body to become rather damp.  This dampening leads to potential of increased friction, and this friction leads to rashes, sores, and general all around horrible chaffing.  […]

I used to keep my running shoes separate from every other pair of shoes that I wore. They were on a pedestal only to be used for my runs. When I discussed appropriate footwear with my favorite shoe expert at RunningFree for any upcoming family trip to New York City, I was raring […]

Due to a wonderful November and beginning of December I have had a great opportunity to log some substantial miles in some Salomon XT Hawk’s.  This should be my “off season” but with near perfect weather for the last 6 weeks it has been hard to resists some late fall trail running […]

When I first heard of 7 Systems® endurance sport supplement , I was intrigued and excited. As a marathon runner with numerous food allergies, one of which being any type of milk protein including whey, I find it difficult to ensure that I’m getting all the necessary vitamins and minerals needed to facilitate my training […]

I decided to try this product as I have never found a hydration delivery system which is comfortable for me. I have tried pretty much every waist bottle system available and find that certain aspects of each don’t agree with me as a runner. Having said that, I approached the Handheld bottle with […]

I have always been a profuse sweater.  In everything I do in life, I sweat more than most people I encounter.   If you think of the sweatiest person you know, I could compete with them for the amount of water lost to the atmosphere and clothing materials.  I am not trying to […]

 
At the beginning of the season I was lucky enough to draw a credit for CW-X I had heard about the benefits of their gear supporting the muscles and ligaments, but a bit of sticker shock had kept me from taking the plunge.
 
It only took one run to know that quality costs a bit of […]