Gear Review – Mizuno Wave Rider 19
September 25, 2016 No Comments on Gear Review – Mizuno Wave Rider 19After wearing Mizuno’s cushioned neutral road shoe the Wave Rider, since early 2011 I was expecting version 19 to be
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Brooks Racer ST 5
September 4, 2016 No Comments on Brooks Racer ST 5If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That statement is certainly the case for the Brooks Racer ST 5. When
Gear Review – Speedcross Vario Trail Shoe
August 21, 2016 1 Comment on Gear Review – Speedcross Vario Trail ShoeSince I went from stability shoes to neutral shoes in 2011 when I started wearing orthotics for pronation control, I
Addaday Massage Roller Review
August 19, 2016 No Comments on Addaday Massage Roller ReviewRunners and other athletes are notorious for getting sore muscles after a hard workout. One thing I have always been
CPE 100189 Four-Bicycle Carrier
August 17, 2016 2 Comments on CPE 100189 Four-Bicycle CarrierI was in the market for a four-bike carrier, to replace my two bike carrier, for vacation purposes. I quickly realized there
Zoot Performance Tri Full Zip
July 20, 2016 No Comments on Zoot Performance Tri Full Ziphttp://www.runningfree.com/images/products/31/Zoot-Performance-Tri-Full-Zip-N42396_XL.jpg I picked up the Zoot Performance Tri Full Zip Tri Suit as my Team Runningfree lottory prize. I decidced
TYR Alliance Team Backpack
July 7, 2016 No Comments on TYR Alliance Team BackpackUsed on two Tri races and really love how much it can carry. It has a zippered separate compartment for
Hydration Belts. My how you have changed!
This spring after a couple of trail runs with my venerable hydration belt, with its 4 bottles and little pouch,
Home is where you hang your running hat!
June 3, 2016 No Comments on Home is where you hang your running hat!Running Free Hat Review I was searching for the perfect running hat. Here are my needs: The heat kills me.
EC3D Compression and Recovery Gear
May 9, 2016 No Comments on EC3D Compression and Recovery GearWhy I love the EC3D gear has really only one true answer – simply because it’s the best compression/recovery gear
SAXX Underwear Review
May 8, 2016 No Comments on SAXX Underwear ReviewWith the rapid expansion and specialization of triathlon gear and fitness apparel it seems that every year there is new
TEXAS 70.3 RACE REVIEW
April 22, 2016 No Comments on TEXAS 70.3 RACE REVIEWwe spent the weekend in galveston, and in spite of my initial, sleep deprived, sweaty, tired and bitter impressions
Endurance Tap Energy Gel Review
April 17, 2016 No Comments on Endurance Tap Energy Gel ReviewI stopped in at Running Free Markham a few weeks ago and noticed an intriguing new product in the energy
Mizuno Wave Inspire 10
April 11, 2016 No Comments on Mizuno Wave Inspire 10Mizuno believes “Sports are for everyone. Not just the elite. Not just the naturally gifted. Everyone. And we’re here to
Shoe Review – Saucony Triumph
April 6, 2016 No Comments on Shoe Review – Saucony TriumphI’ve run in a variety of running shoes when I was younger, both for training and racing. I use to run
Xtenex X300 Laces
March 10, 2016 No Comments on Xtenex X300 LacesLooking for laces that can help you save precious time in transition by avoiding having to tie your shoes? Depending
My Journey to Hoka One One: A Memoir of Shoes
February 25, 2016 No Comments on My Journey to Hoka One One: A Memoir of ShoesI ran my first marathon in 1998. At that time, I didn’t consider myself a “runner”, but maybe, as someone
Shoe review: Adidas Supernova Glide Boost 7
February 2, 2016 No Comments on Shoe review: Adidas Supernova Glide Boost 7These shoes fall into the cushioned, neutral running category. I have had these shoes about 3 months now, and put
Icetrekkers Diamond Grip
January 25, 2016 No Comments on Icetrekkers Diamond GripI signed up for a 50k trail race (Sulphur Springs) that was on May 23, 2015. I did some research and
Icebreaker base layer and tights
January 24, 2016 No Comments on Icebreaker base layer and tightsNew favourite base layer for winter! So thin yet so warm. You can run outside at 5 C or wear
