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CordCruncher Earbud Headphones

February 15, 2013

Darn earbud cords always getting tangled? Not with the CordCruncher Earbud Headphones. These very cleverly designed headphones have an elastic sleeve to manage the cord’s length. They can be wrapped up for hassle-free storage, and you can drop them in your bag without worrying about them being tangled when you reach for them or even […]

LoziLu Women’s Mud Run

February 15, 2013

Coming throughout 2013. From couch to 5K. You can do it. And just for fun, let’s make it a muddy 5K. The LoziLu Women’s Mud Run includes the complete training program to bring you from 0 to 5K in a short time and then an opportunity to participate in one of their races held across […]

Promax Crunch Bars

February 13, 2013

The great flavors just keep coming. Now, Promax Crunch Bars have introduced Peanut Cherry and Chocolate Crunch in high-protein formats with and amazing 18g of protein. They’re gluten free, vegetarian, kosher and contain no artificial sweeteners, no artificial flavors, no high fructose corn syrup, no maltitol and no gelatin. Put simply, Promax delivers instant energy […]

Mighty Mujer Triathlon

February 13, 2013

Coming April 20, 2013. The Mighty Mujer Triathlon is an all-female “super sprint” that starts with a 300-yard swim in an indoor pool followed by a 15K bike course and then a 2-mile run in central El Paso, Texas. And for once, you can form a two person mother-daughter team or a 4 person girlfriends […]

AfterShokz Sportz M2 with Mic

February 6, 2013

Next-gen headphones are here now! Yes, the AfterShokz Sportz M2 with Mic are cool, comfortable headphones… but they don’t fit in your ears. Yes, that’s right. They don’t fit in your ears. They touch against your cheekbones, and they work incredibly well. These deliver great sound while allowing your ears to stay unplugged and free […]

RunKeeper – GPS Track Running Walking Cycling App By FitnessKeeper

February 6, 2013

iPhone = personal trainer? Yep, that’s the idea behind RunKeeper, the GPS Track, Running, Walking, and Cycling App By FitnessKeeper. With RunKeeper, you can track your runs, walks, bike rides, hikes, and more using the GPS in your iPhone. It will report stats for your pace, distance and time, and it will keep track of […]

Dead Sea Ultra Marathon

February 6, 2013

Coming April 5, 2013. Run to the lowest point on land? The Dead Sea Ultra Marathon (DSUM) is held in April on a course that runs from Amman, Jordan to the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea is 1,388 feet (423m) below sea level, so yes, this is the lowest point on land on the entire planet. […]

Love ’em or Leave ’em Valentine’s Day Dash 5K

February 4, 2013

Coming Feb 9 & 10, 2013. Just a fun 5K run for you or, even better, you and a teammate. Come on down to the Green Lake Park in Seattle on Saturday, February 9 or to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on Sunday, February 10, to celebrate Valentine’s Day! And after the run, you’ll […]

MEElectronics M6 Sports In-Ear Headphones

February 1, 2013

Better fit and better sound… and surprisingly comfortable. While being a little skeptical about the over-the-ear headphones, we were pleasantly surprised by these MEElectronics M6 Sports In-Ear Headphones. Yes, they were comfortable, and they stayed on much better than standard earbuds during our exercises, and the magic of their noise isolating in-ear design plus the […]

The 2013 TransRockies Run

February 1, 2013

Coming August 13, 2013. Run the Rockies… either as a team on the 6-day, 120 mile run or solo on the 3-day, 58 mile run. The 2013 TransRockies Run starts in Buena Vista, Colorado and finishes in Beaver Creek or Camp Hale, Colorado. Registration includes your race essentials along the way and support like meals, […]

Antarctic Ice Marathon Races

January 31, 2013

Coming Nov 20-25, 2013. Start planning now because this event will sell out. The Antarctic Ice Marathon is the only marathon run in the interior of the Antarctic. Fly by private jet from Punta Arenas, Chile, for this 5-day adventure that will include all your meals and accommodations in Antarctica and transportation to the marathon […]

Shoelace LightPulse and BuzBracelet by Buzline

January 30, 2013

Light yourself up! Okay, not in some weird way. We mean with the Shoelace LightPulse and the BuzBracelet by Buzline. These clever designers thought to themselves, can we make something that will keep people safe while still being stylish? And, the answer is yes. Their shoelaces have bright white LEDs that pulse with every step […]

Chinese New Year Run – Year of the Snake

January 30, 2013

Coming Feb. 17, 2013. A San Francisco tradition? Not quite, but it is on its way to being there. With the largest Chinatown in the US, it was just a matter of time before someone, in this case the YMCA of San Francisco, thought to create these 5K and 10K Chinese New Year Runs. Thankfully, […]

North Pole Marathon with Polar Running Adventures

January 25, 2013

Coming April 9, 2013. The world’s coolest marathon! Literally. On the North Pole Marathon, you can run to the top of the world! Again, literally. We know… you’ve got questions. How I do I get there? Well, you travel to Spitsbergen, an island off the northern coast of Norway serviced by daily flights from Oslo, […]

BibFOLIO

January 24, 2013

Commemorate your runs. After all, you did it, so why not capture all those bibs in an album, and that’s exactly the idea behind BibFOLIO. As they say, “it’s a great piece to display on a coffee table, easel, desk or bookcase.” They’ll even customize the cover for you. But really, let’s admit it. In […]

Girls on the Go Run Series

January 24, 2013

Coming in 2013. With runs in Los Angeles, San Diego and Sacramento coming up, join more than a thousand like-minded girls for the Girls on the Go Half Marathon and 10k/5k Run/Walks. The series is a celebration of women of all ages and fitness levels. The finish line includes a “girlicous” medal, stylish T-shirt, festival […]

The Great Wall Marathon

January 15, 2013

Coming May 18, 2013. Ready to run the Great Wall of China? Runners should expect the race to take about 50 percent longer to complete than an average marathon due to extreme ascents and descents (there is an 8-hour time limit to complete the trek). The route starts near the village of Huangyaguan, a couple […]

Women’s Half Marathon San Diego

January 10, 2013

Coming February 24, 2013. Enjoy the gorgeous landscape, the waterfront course and some great entertainment along with this USTAF certified half marathon (or 5K) that is the Women’s Half Marathon San Diego.

LOCK LACES by Nathan Sports

January 8, 2013

Shoe laces evolve? Yes, they do, and our friends at Nathan Sports have released their new LOCK LACE. These next generation shoe laces are made for athletes. They stretch to fit comfortably; they adjust and lock-in better; they can be done and undone faster for transitions; they are water resistant and once size fits all. […]

Top Track & Running Gear of 2012

December 14, 2012

And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2012 reviews in the Track & Running Gear category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the The Hybrid Stick, the amazing training tool used by the […]

Props

December 5, 2012

Hate trying to unravel your ear buds? Taking them on and off to talk to folks at the gym or on the way to work? What a nuisance, right? But fortunately the folks at Quirky are supporting the development of a new product called Props. Props are designed to keep your earbuds tethered to you, […]

Team in Training

December 5, 2012

We know you’re eating too much what with the holidays. So, keep our friends over at Team in Training in mind when you decide it’s time to work off some of those sweets in the new year. “Only Team In Training has trained over a half a million runners, walkers, triathletes, cyclists and hikers and […]

The Big Five Marathon

December 4, 2012

Coming June 22, 2013. Held among the wildlife of the African savannah, The Big Five Marathon in South Africa brings runners from all over the world to meet in one of the most spectacular Big Five game reserves in Africa. The term Big Five refers to the 5 animals most sought after for sightseeing while […]

SPYruWater

November 27, 2012

Spirulina may be the next Super-food… a naturally grown algae consisting of 70% protein, vitamins E, C (beta carotene) and B complex, minerals and chlorophyll. And, the clever folks at SPYru have created a new water infused with Spirulina. This high protein, low carb drink has just 90 calories as well as 20g protein and […]