We all know the importance of being properly fitted on the bike. Lots of articles talk about that, but unfortunately many more talk about the bike “performance” itself. Particularly in triathlon, in which sport the marketing talks wash out our brains with the aerodynamic aspect of the bike , using scientific data from wind tunnel session supposed to ”prove” us that we are […]

OK I know, what does Running Free know about coffee mugs and what do coffee mugs have to do with running? Well…I run and…well… I drink coffee. So when our favourite reusable water container company, Klean Kanteen, came out with a double walled, stainless steel coffee mug, I had to try it. They didn’t disappoint. […]

I have the flattest feet on the team.
Don’t even challenge that… Just trust me.
About a year ago though, taking up some foot strengthening exercises, while switching to a mid-foot strike with a higher cadence has allowed me to reduce the amount of support required from my shoe, and I’ve found a nice level of […]

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.  […]

I love my Speed 2 Nathan belt. I have the pink one which is nice and girlie.
The bottles slide in and out of the holders very easily and have never bounced out as I have experienced with other brands. The bottles don’t leak either. I used it all summer while training for […]

A few years ago I wrote about the Polar RS800, and while I still think it is a great device, I love the Garmin 310XT a bit more but for different reasons. I will keep it simple.
Why I like the Forerunner 310XT?
1. Works seamlessly with my Mac.
- I would have loved to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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’ve been racing with Salomon XA Pro’s for the last 2 race seasons but I’m a sucker for new gear so when the new XT Wings arrived at Running Free I made my way to Main Street Newmarket to get a pair. As with every pair of Salomon shoes I’ve ever worn, the first thing […]

With Salomon coming on board as a Running Free sponsor this year, I knew that this was going to be bad for my bank account! As with my multiday race pack, my sprint distance adventure racing pack was due for an upgrade. I needed something light and comfortable that would hold the gear that […]

A very cool piece of gear that allows you to increase the amount of workable space you can use while racing.
One of my teammates affectionally referred to her’s as “The Lunchbox” as it’s most functional use was to store race food like gels and bloks in a way that was easy to access while […]

 With two 24+ hour races on my schedule this year, it was time to retire my favourite (but very old and worn) race pack and invest in a new multiday pack. I knew that I need a pack that would provide the following: a minimum 20L of space, adjustable straps both around the shoulders and the […]