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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Running Free carries a large variety of GU products including GU Brew, an electrolyte powder, Gels and chewable Chomps, all meant to replace electrolytes and provide energy in the form of carbohydrates. I have been a regular consumer of both the Gels and Chomps over the years but had never tried GU Brew. I figured […]

Gu Roctane-a bit of a different look
posted for Ryan Van Praet (team RF)
We all know alot about the Gu product line, as they are a valued sponsor for Team Running Free. You’ve got an amazing line of products ranging from the GuBrew sports drink, the Gu Chomps energy chews that give you a nice […]

Over the past few racing seasons I’ve tried a few different products in the search to find one magic solution providing all of my hydration and electrolyte requirements without causing GI distress.  Especially during extended durations of high intensity racing. This year I decided to try the Amito Vital Endurance products.
In my perfect world, all […]

 I highly recommend Carbo Pro if you need extra fuel to sustain yourself during those longer workouts.I was first introduced to Carbo Pro at Running Free. It is sold in the sports nutrition section in either a large tub, or a smaller re-sealable bag (which turned out to be extremely valuable in travelling to races […]

What is FIST, you may ask? It is a system for fitting a rider to a triathlon bike, devised by Dan Empfield at Slowtwitch.com - you can read more about the key principles here: http://www.slowtwitch.com/Bike_Fit/index.html
Anyway, I was fit on my triathlon bike roughly four years ago by an upscale bike store in central/West Toronto. Four […]

As an endurance athlete, does it ever feel like all that you do is eat + train + sleep? it’s life’s triathlon with 3 highly important disciplines - if you plan to achieve your training goals.I must disclose - I am currently training for my first Ironman (Florida).  I never truly imagined how much food […]

As athletes, there is really no way of avoiding the aches and pains we feel after a tough workout or race.  Unfortunately, a fairly common practice is to pop a couple ibuprofen, or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) before a race or particularly intense workout session to reduce muscle and joint soreness both during and […]

Gu Gels
There are so many flavors of Gu Gels, that there has to be at least one flavor that everyone would like.  Each Gu is 100 calories.  Each package “contains a balance of complex carbohydrates (maltodextrin), & simple carbohydrates, as the basis for delivering fast usable energy”.  It is recommended that you take one 15 […]

If you’re tired of gels or maybe you have a sweet tooth GU Chomps is what you want to stock up on.  Although I love GU gels I would never eat a gel unless it was a long training or race day - they just aren’t that appetizing.  But with the GU Chomps I find myself […]

I would like to tell you about my experience the past few years with Amino Vital Endurance and Pro products.  It all started back in early 2009 after I committed to doing my first half and full Ironman in a year, and within 2 months of each other as well.  I knew I would need […]

I must admit that I am a bit biased when it comes to GU.  My wife got me onto the GU Chocolate Outrage Gel a year or so ago and it has been great.  I thought I would branch out and try other GU products to be more well rounded!  In the end I have […]

Ever wonder how some people can put in really big mileage weeks that also include some really brutal speedwork sessions and never seem to get sick. I used to wonder this all the time but now I’m one of those athletes. How you ask??
Well, one reason is simply progression of my subsequent training regimens. But […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]