• Review

    Saxx Underwear Vibe Review

    I tested a pair of the Saxx Vibe at the St. George City Half Marathon, and received a pair of the Kinetic and Subzero to try. From the Saxx website: “Developed by an athlete and avid outdoorsman, SAXX Underwear was founded with a mission to revolutionize the core staple of every wardrobe.” I really enjoyed the Vibe, even with the comfort fit it was the perfect underwear for beneath my tights in the 35F day for the Half Marathon. Here are closeup views of the mesh support panels and the boxes for the Kinetic and Subzero. I’ll be testing them soon, so stay in the loop. I love the comfort…

  • How-to

    Heat Molding Salomon Spikecross Winter Running Shoes

    Disclaimer: this is something you are probably not supposed to do. It will void any warranty you might believe you have. Be very very cautious and if you mess up, I did warn you. My Salomon Spikecross winter running shoes have been a staple in my winter running on Colorado Fourteeners for several years now. Over the years they’ve become tighter and tighter due to my aging feet becoming longer and wider with all the miles I’ve put on. Instead of throwing them away, here’s an experiment to heat mold them. Heat Molding the Salomon Spikecross Video Tutorial My wife molds her Edea Ice skates frequently. I’ve molded intuition liners,…

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  • Review

    Feetures Max Cushion Elite No-Show Tab Running Sock Pre-Review

    View Feetures Ultra Thin Elite on Amazon HERE I normally prefer a slightly taller sock, more like the traditional cycling height ankle, but when I saw the max cushion elite at the OR Show in January 2016 I decided to give them a try. I’m so glad I did. They fit into my running shoes just like my old dead worn out pair of the slightly thick socks I normally wear and provided all the cushioning and support I need. I liked them so much I wore them at the St. George City Half Marathon just a week after the OR Show. You know it’s a bad idea to try anything…

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  • Review

    Suunto Ambit3 Peak HR Unboxing

    See on Amazon HERE The SUUNTO Ambit3 Peak HR is a huge step above the Ambit2 S. This watch has Bluetooth connectivity to allow you to use a wide variety of pods and sensors, such as the Wahoo Blue SC bike pod HERE. You can also connect to the mobile app from Movescount, which was a main selling point for me to lust after this watch. I received it as a Christmas gift and eagerly opened the box and started the setup. Since I already have a Movescount account it was really simple to connect and begin editing the settings for the various built-in training modes. This watch also allows…

  • Review

    Wahoo Blue SC Bicycle Speed Cadence Pod Unboxing

    The Bluetooth/Ant+ Bike Speed and Cadence Pod from Wahoo, to connect with Garmin, Suunto and other apps to measure the speed and cadence wirelessly from your bicycle while indoors on the trainer or outdoors on the road. More info at AMAZON If you want to connect your bicycle to a wireless app or watch, this is an excellent value for a compact bike mounted sensor that uses both Bluetooth 4 and ANT+ so it works with Android and Apple as well as Garmin and Suunto watches, and perhaps other brands as well. Wahoo Blue SC Bicycle Speed Cadence Sensor Unboxing Video If you’re unfamiliar with how to mount, how to adjust,…

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  • Review

    Icebug Insoles Unboxing

    I recently returned from the 2016 Winter Market, the ORShow in Salt Lake City. While there I got the opportunity to check out and test a pair of the ICEBUG Slim/Medium Insoles with Arch Flex System® Technology. Check them out on AMAZON.  Running shoe insoles with energy return zones improvement over stock insoles. I replaced the stock insoles in my Pearl Izumi Road N2 running shoes, which are neutral cushioning running shoes with moderately thick insoles. After this video I had the opportunity to wear them for my walk to work from the train station and back and all day in the office and I have to admit they felt really…