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Run Drenched 5K
April 25, 2013
Coming throughout 2013. The quintessential summer activity…cooling off from the hot summer sun with a friendly water “fight”. The Run Drenched 5K race is a fun filled event that guarantees that you’ll leave wet – there will be slip n’ slides, fire hose spray, sprinkler zones, and “sniper zone” where your new closest friends will […]
Ridiculous Obstacle Challenge (ROC) 5K Race
April 24, 2013
Coming May 11, 2013. Are you ready to have some fun? The Ridiculous Obstacle Challenge (ROC) 5K Race in sunny San Diego, California, is just the event for you. It’s a 5K course that is filled with “RIDICULOUS” obstacles like the Tarzan Swing, Belly Flop Drop, and Wrecking Ball. Sound familiar? They’ve taken their inspiration […]
Northwest Passage Marathon and Ultramarathon
April 17, 2013
Coming July 3, 2013. It’s easy to see why the Northwest Passage Marathon and Ultramarathon is described as unforgettable. Limited to a maximum of 32 runners, the route follows along the Northwest Passage on Somerset Island in Nunavut, Canada under the 24-hour Arctic sun. Sitings of beluga whales, seals, polar bears, and muskox are common […]
Classic Sports Bra by Shock Absorber
April 15, 2013
The name says it all – the Classic Sports Bra by Shock Absorber – is just that. A classic, comfortable, supportive sports bra that will become a staple item for you active TrailblazerGirls. The smart people at Shock Absorber actually studied breast movement during 3 different activities (static, jumping jacks and on a ramped treadmill) […]
Maneuver Sports Bra by MPG
April 4, 2013
Our friends at MPG have come out with a new sports bra called the Maneuver. And maneuver you can! It’s a comfortable, medium support sports bra made out of four-way stretch, moisture wicking, quick drying fabric. It comes in 4 colors but we especially liked the Purple Cactus color for a bright pick-me-up!
Pretty Muddy
April 1, 2013
Coming throughout 2013. Have a blast with your TrailblazerGirl adventurers who are not afraid to get muddy! The Pretty Muddy event is more than a mud run. It’s a 5K adventurous obstacle course held in various locations throughout the year. As they say…Pretty Awesome. Pretty Fun. Pretty Muddy.
Adjustable Handful Bra
March 27, 2013
Finally a sports bra that doesn’t flatten us! We’re so happy to have found the Adjustable Handful Bra from our friends at Handful. It’s comfortable, provides plenty of support AND it has straps that are adjustable and convertible so it will work under various styles of tops. Conveniently, it comes in a mesh bag that […]
Natori Yogi Convertible Sport Bra
March 21, 2013
One of those essential items for the active TrailblazerGirl is a good sports bra, and Natori’s Yogi Convertible Sports Bra fits the bill. This great bra has non-slip straps that can convert to straight and criss-cross, provides enough support on those long-distance runs, and moisture wicking fabric to keep you cool and dry. Not to […]
Hot Chocolate RAM Racing Series 15/5K
March 21, 2013
No, it’s not a speed drinking contest. The chocolate here refers to the mugs filled with hot chocolate, chocolate fondue and other goodies that every runner gets when she finishes. These 15K (9.3 mile) or 5K (3.1 mile) races are run on various dates at various locations nationwide. And yes, there is an expo afterwards too […]
Alcatraz Escape Duathlon from Enviro-Sports
March 19, 2013
Escape from Alcatraz? And, they said it couldn’t be done. The 33rd Alcatraz Escape Duathlon organized by our friends at Enviro-Sports starts with a 1.5 mile swim from the Rock to Aquatic Park in San Francisco, and then follows with a 7 mile run to Fort Point, underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, and back. Even […]
YogaToner Collection by MPG
March 18, 2013
What a deal! The YogaToner Collection of active gear is on sale at 50% off through the end of March. The smart folks at MPG have combined shape wear technology and performance compression and created some super exercise gear that is comfortable and actually makes you look slimmer! Who doesn’t want that?! We love the […]
Long Sleeve Fit Top by GH Sports
March 18, 2013
With five different color schemes to choose from, this Long Sleeve Fit Top by our friends at GH Sports is a real winner for those morning runs when it’s just a little nippy out. It’s super comfortable with its newly designed v-neck, slightly longer back, comfortable raglan sleeves, and seamless shoulders. The new 100% polyester […]
Santa Claus Marathon
March 18, 2013
Coming June 15, 2013. Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa Claus in June? Yes, the Santa Claus Marathon begins at Santa Claus’ Workshop at the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, Finland. Starting in the Lapland evening sun, participate in a full marathon, half marathon or a 12 km run, and as you cross the Arctic Circle (66’32’35”), Santa […]
Esprit de She Triathlons
March 14, 2013
Coming in May, June and October 2013. Esprit de She Triathlons offers us girls fun sprint and super sprint (read “short”) courses all around the country. The typical sprint course includes a 0.5 mile (0.75km) swim, a 12.4 mile (20km) bike ride, and a 3.1 mile (5km) run while the super sprint course typically includes […]
Energia Top by Isis
March 13, 2013
Another great product from our friends at Isis: the Energia Top. They’ve created the perfect tank for working out with special moisture-wicking fabric to keep you cool and dry and just the right length to keep you covered (not too short when lifting arms and moving around). Comes in 4 colors but our TrailblazerGirl editors […]
The Polar Circle Marathon and Half Marathon
March 13, 2013
Coming October 19, 2013. Known as “the coolest marathon on earth”, you die-hard TrailblazerGirl marathoners will love the Polar Circle Marathon. With part of the race run on the ice cap, it can still be very slippery, so make sure to follow the marked route on the inland ice. Such a sense of awe as […]
See Jane Run Half Marathon and 5K
March 8, 2013
Coming in June, July and Sept 2013. Take a big group of women, add chocolate, champagne, massages, laughter, tears and lots of fun… it feels like a girls’ night out, right? But it’s not. It’s the See Jane Run Half Marathon and 5K Race Series! Grab your mother, sister, daughter, girlfriends and join the celebration.
Earbags Adventure
March 6, 2013
Like an earmuff with sound. The Earbags Adventure are just that. They fit over your ears to keep them warm, and with the SOUNDears accessory, they will also provide a fit-in speaker and to connect to your favorite iPod or MP3 player. While there are other models of Earbag, the Adventure model comes with a […]
ZOOMA Women’s Race Series
March 6, 2013
With dates throughout 2013 at different locations in the US, the ZOOMA Women’s Race Series is unique in that it’s run by women for women. Choose from 5K, 10K and half marathons that are buffered by fun weekends of yoga, Honest Mocktail Parties, fitness expos, swag bags, prizes for finishing and even post-race massages, shopping […]
Wigwam Ironman M-Dot Pro
March 1, 2013
Want super-dry feet? The Wigwam Ironman M-Dot Pro socks were designed to keep your feet dry by using a new patented technology that blends moisture absorbing plus moisture repelling fibers. The moisture absorbing fibers pull moisture through the fabric while the moisture repelling fibers push the moisture to the surface of the garment where it […]
Canadian Rockies Heli Run Marathon
March 1, 2013
Coming September 21, 2013. Why should skiers have all the fun? Now, trail runners can enter the first ever Heli Run in the Canadian Rockies. The Canadian Rockies Heli Run can either be run solo as a half-marathon or in a two-person team as a full marathon (each runner runs a half-marathon). From the Cline […]
The Women’s Only Mother’s Day Triathlon and Duathlon
February 26, 2013
Coming May 12, 2013. What’s a TrailblazerGirl to do for Mother’s Day? Hey, the Women’s Only Mother’s Day Triathlon and Duathlon will be fun. Both races are held at Granite Beach at Folsom Lake (in California near Sacramento). The triathlon consists of a 400 yard swim, then a 6.5 mile bike ride, then a 2 […]
Knuckle Lights
February 20, 2013
Brass knuckles? How about Knuckle Lights? These Knuckle Lights are worn on your hands to light your path as your walk, jog or run. With 45 lumens per hand, extra wide flood beams and three levels of lighting (blinking, low, high), they’ll give off plenty of light so you can see, and be seen at […]
PowerSox Advanced Dry Socks
February 20, 2013
Some socks are just more comfortable. PowerSox Advanced Dry Socks fit really well with their thick heel and toe for extra padding and their thin sides of the foot for ventilation that allows moisture to escape. The arch support built in by the PowerSox designers keeps these fitting snugly and reduces any sock movement, so […]