For those that have never used CW-X products you are really missing out on something special. I have been using CW-X tights for the last 5 years or so and absolutely love them. At first I was somewhat skeptical that incorporating their Conditioning Web (compression technology) into tights would make any difference at all. My […]

It’s not the easiest for me to write a review on this but LADIES you need to know that this is a GREAT product. I will not do any run of any significant distance or speed without this sports bra. I have more scars from my running clothes than anything else - running […]

Wow! Never have I ever worn a more comfortable sock. The first time I put on a pair of Fox River socks I was hooked and now I won’t wear anything else when I run. The Wickdry ankle sock was snug, comfy, and just really felt great to run in. I am now wearing them […]

Unfortunately, I have to write a report about the CW-X tight product, thus revealing my secret weapon, but please shhhhhh keep it quiet.  When I tried the CW-X Pro Tights; to my surprise, I felt like I was spring loaded, like easily bouncing up and down with each running step. I was stunned. Not to […]

Firstly,let me say that although I don’t believe I have a sock fetish if you were to count the number of pairs currently in my running drawer and  number of pairs in my work/everyday drawer you might think otherwise.
So,when Jeremy announced after the Team meeting back on mARCH 26th that we could take home a […]

I’ve been itching to write about the Mizuno Breath Thermo ½ Zip for a while, and now is the perfect time since Running Free has it in the store right now. Actually, there are quite a few Mizuno apparel pieces in stock right now and all real cool but I’ll start with this one.
If you […]

Created out of the study of human movement and the application of high tech fabrics, CW-X Conditioning Wear is an innovative high performance line of sports garments. The CW-X line has been available in Japan for about 15 years and in North America for about 4 years. Currently, the CW-X product line includes bras, tops, […]

I have raced in a one piece tri suit for 3 years and this is
the first year I went with a 2 piece outfit. My previous one piece suit has performed very well to this point but I wanted to go to the 2 piece option.
Upon selecting my new tri short, I tried on several […]

For most, athletic sock brands matter little; a pair of athletic socks being exactly that. On occasion, that rare customer comes looking for something so much more. A brand of socks that will perfectly conform to their foot, allow their foot to breathe in the summer and stay warm in the winter, not cause blisters […]

This past weekend while helping out at the Running Free July Sale, I assisted a customer in his decision of choosing a new pair of running socks. His criteria: lightweight material & blister prevention. Now, I’ve never worked in a running store and can’t profess to knowing more about socks than th average […]

I can’t tell you how impressed I am with my Fox River socks- I am now a true believer! I wouldn’t consider myself a picky person. I hate gadgets and gizmos, and gimmicky products in general that claim to take seconds off of your time. I can run for years in worn out […]

I read about the Brooks Motion Skort in a recent issue of Shape Magazine while flying. I could not wait to get back to the store and buy it just for the cute look. This semi-fitted skort stylishly blends miniskirt and fitness short in a sporty union. I tried on every single skort at RunningFree. […]

Warmfront Review
By Roger Hospedales
Here is the scenario. It’s too cold to go with just a bike shirt, you know it is going to heat up later, and you don’t want to carry around an extra layer when that happens. What to do? Put on the Warmfront. 
The Warmfront is a nifty apparel piece that you comfortably […]

The Brooks semi-fitted Tempo Short II is quite possibly one of my favourite pieces of running apparel I have recently picked up at Running Free. I have now purchased both the Black pair and the Red pair (Running Free transfer added to Red looks fantastic!) from this collection and love the fit and look of […]

I have purchased a large portion of the Brooks running apparel collection during the past two seasons so with my last visit to Running Free I was looking for something I had not previously sampled from the Brooks’ wall. As it was still a little frigid during my nightly runs I decided to go with […]

I had to buy a new pair of gloves this year after ripping my Marmot Evolutions to shreds in a bike crash last spring.  I decided to get a glove that was a little thicker (and hopefully warmer) but still had a nice fitted feel.  I also wanted a glove that had a soft material […]

Designed to enhance performance, the CWX Insulator Expert Tights deliver that plus lots more.
The CWX’s Conditioning Web technology makes these tights truly unique. Extra stability is provided for the knee joint (gotta protect those knees), and additional support is targeted for the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, it band and hip flexors. All of these work together […]

I get cold easily, but hate the feeling of bulky fleece jackets or sweaters. There is nothing worse than feeling like the Pillsbury doughboy when going out to run or ski. I like an insulating layer that keeps me warm without too much “material”. I also like zip ups to avoid the “over the head […]

I needed a winter running jacket. Last winter I wore my Marmot Precip jacket all winter long without complaint.  It kept me dry and warm all winter. People were surprised I used it to run in at all, but I loved it. I had looked last year for a running jacket but didn’t find any […]

Shell Material               Gore Scuba Windstopper N2S
Weight                         368 g
Colours                        Black Fog, Tide / Midnight, Fire / Lava

I had been looking for an all weather, all conditions jacket when I found the Evolution.  I instantly loved the fit as it was close fitting where needed, but didn’t bunch like other jackets I have […]