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Mermaid Half Marathon San Diego
November 26, 2012
Coming February 9, 2013. This all-women event includes a half marathon, 10K, 5K and mini-run for both runners and walkers too. The Mermaid Half Marathon San Diego takes place in beautiful Mission Bay on a flat course that’ll take you around Fiesta Island. Come to think of it, you might as well plan for it […]
Plymouth Thanksgiving Day Pilgrim 5K Run and Walk
November 21, 2012
Coming Nov 22, 2012. Where else but Plymouth? The Thanksgiving Day Pilgrim 5K is an exciting race down Old Sandwich Road, which was constructed in 1630, making it the first true public road in America. It’s a stunningly scenic course which travels on the same dirt where the Pilgrims traveled in days of old right […]
The Jungle Ultra
November 15, 2012
Coming May 24, 2013. For some people, it’s not enough to run 230km. You have to do it in jungle. The Jungle Ultra spans the Amazon Rainforest & Cloud Forest of Peru across mountain trails, jungle tracks and river beds. This will be a real challenge. Be prepared to be self-sufficient by carrying your own […]
Marathon de Paris
November 13, 2012
Coming April 7, 2013. Ah, Paris in the springtime. The Paris Marathon is a unique opportunity to discover the city and is now one of the five biggest in the world (along with New-York, London, Berlin and Chicago). From the Arc de Triomphe, down the Champs-Elysées, past the Place de la Concorde, along the Rue […]
Marathon de la baie du Mont Saint-Michel
November 7, 2012
Coming May 5, 2013. Starting in Brittany and finishing in Normandy, the 16th annual Mont Saint-Michel Bay Marathon is one of the few marathons where you can actually see the finish line from the start. It typically welcomes 5,000 runners from all over world, and is one of the few runs on an iconic UNESCO […]
BugLit LED Micro Flashlight by Nite Ize
November 2, 2012
Hey, November is National Running Safety Month. So, swap those scissors out and start running with the BugLit LED Micro Flashlight by Nite Ize. This super versatile micro flashlight puts out bright white LED light with an effective range of up to 50 feet and one-mile visibility. Next, the attached “legs” are super flexible and […]
The Solar Eclipse Marathon or Half Marathon
November 2, 2012
Coming November 14, 2012. Of astronomical importance? The Solar Eclipse Marathon & Half Marathon in Port Douglas (Australia) kicks-off at exactly the moment when the Sun re-emerges from behind the Moon and the corona is broken. With the eclipse beginning at 6:38am, this means the race will kick-off at about 6:40am. But there will be […]
mix1 Nutritional Shakes
October 31, 2012
From bars to shakes? If you ever needed an energy bar but wished it was liquid, because let’s admit it… you’re thirsty too, try the new Nutritional Shakes by mix1. This Boulder-based company has created a healthy, 200 calorie all-natural protein shake providing for pre-workout fuel and post-workout recovery. Based on a whey protein, instead […]
The Glo Run Series
October 26, 2012
Coming October & November, 2012. Who said running is boring? The folks at The Glo Run Series have changed that forever. This is the 5k that parties all along the course, coming next to DC and St Louis. You’ll literally dance and glow while DJ’s pump-up the music as you run through strobe lights and […]
Armpocket Xtreme i-30
October 23, 2012
Yes! Large enough to hold a smart phone and more. The Armpocket Xtreme i-30 is not only a super comfortable, vented arm strap just right for a long run (or hike or whatever), it also has a touch-sensitive window so you can actually use your smart phone or MP3 without having to take it out. […]
Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend
October 23, 2012
Coming February 22, 2013. Bibbidi bobbidi boo! It’s Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World in Florida. The weekend will bring women of all ages together to participate in a half-marathon or 5K (or kid’s race) plus meals and Disney’s Fit for a Princess Expo as well as other fun all right there […]
Curvyman Cord Supervisor by Nite Ize
October 19, 2012
Darn cord always getting tangled? Not anymore! The Curvyman Cord Supervisor by Nite Ize is a cute little guy that you wrap your earbud (or other) cord round to keep it in line. Just by wrapping the slack around his middle, you’ll keep your cord tidy while running, hiking or just on the go. Curvyman […]
Los Angeles Halloween Half Marathon
October 19, 2012
Coming October 28, 2012. Start you partying early! Halloween partying that is. The Los Angeles Halloween Half Marathon (13.1 miles) and Mini Marathon (3.5 miles) start and finish near the L.A. Live sports complex and take runners through old Los Angeles along Figueroa Street past famous sites with bands playing, cheering squads, your own swag […]
Amphipod HandPod SmartView
October 18, 2012
It’s not just my phone I need to carry when I run. And that’s exactly what the folks at Amphipod thought too when they designed the HandPod SmartView. This clever case has a protective clear front panel for touch control of your smart phone or iPod plus zippered pockets to hold cash and id and […]
Nagoya International Women’s Marathon
October 18, 2012
Coming March 10, 2013. Girl power is international. The Nagoya International Women’s Marathon, sponsored by Nippon Cosmetics and Nike Japan, is a serious run through the historic central city. The course takes runners past the city’s most famous sites, Nagoya Castle and Atsuta Shrine, and starts and finishes at the Nagoya Dome. The record (so […]
Athens Classic Marathon
October 4, 2012
Coming November 11, 2012. The one and only. The original. The 30th Athens Classic Marathon starts in, yes, Marathonas, travels the official 42,195 meters through Greece, and ends in the Panathenaikon Stadium in Athens. And if you’re not up for the full marathon, the organizers are also offering shorter runs around the famous Marathon Tomb […]
SkateBack VIBRANT by MapleXO and Grove
September 19, 2012
Skateboards and iPhones? Yes, now iPhones can be adorned with a recycled skateboard. Well sort-of. The SkateBack VIBRANT by MapleXO and Grove uses the “industrial waste” of skateboard manufacturing (think excess materials) to create these cool looking, no two are the same, iPhone back covers. Like the layers on many a modern skateboard, those same […]
Nathan VITAband
September 5, 2012
Future alert! Not only is this bracelet a life-saver, it’s a life-saver. Here’s what we mean… the Nathan VITAband has listed on it a toll-free number where you can store (via a web interface) all of your contact and emergency medical information (e.g. allergies?) in case you fall ill or have an accident during a race. […]
Go-Go Race Number Belt by FuelBelt
September 5, 2012
Rather than pinning your race number to your shirt at your next marathon, try clipping it to this belt that was cleverly designed with a little pouch to hold your phone or your keys or your personal items. The Go-Go Race Number Belt by FuelBelt is also water resistant, weather proof and it comes in […]
All Women & One Lucky Guy Half Marathon
September 5, 2012
Coming November 4, 2012. In what might be the cutest name for a half marathon, the concept here is exactly as the name implies. One “lucky” guy will get to run in this all women’s event, and he will be chosen at random from the men who’ve paid $5 to enter the lottery. Yep, the […]
G Series Pro Carb Energy Chews by Gatorade
September 4, 2012
Energy chews are all the rage, and thankfully Gatorade has finally jumped in. Their new G Series Pro Carb Energy Chews could have just been a me-too product, but instead the folks at Gatorade took the time to produce a soft, easily digestible chew that’s wisely not too sweet and yet still tastes great. We […]
Lady Speed Stick Women’s Half Marathon & 5K – Nashville, TN
August 28, 2012
Coming September 22, 2012. This half marathon and 5k both start right there in front of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN. And it should be a lot of fun with energetic cheer groups to motivate you and water stops to make sure you’re coasting okay and fun music and costumed runners […]
FT4 by Polar
August 15, 2012
Some training computers are just too complicated, especially when all you need is a basic heart monitor. Fortunately, the new FT4 by Polar is a simple heart monitor that does just what you need and looks great. Being able to focus on your target heart rate, within a range of course, and have it beep […]
Women’s Kinvara 3 by Saucony
August 2, 2012
Brand new for Fall 2012. The new Women’s Kinvara 3 by Saucony was built with improvements across every major component to create a cute yet extremely solid running shoe. First, the entire shoe is built with a flexible, lightweight material that adapts to your foot for a great fit. Then, the insole is built with […]