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Jabra Sport Wireless+
January 28, 2014
So convenient for your next workout. How many times have you caught your earbud wires as you’re running and either disconnected them or worse, dropped your phone? The Jabra Sport Wireless+ solves that problem and are super easy to set up with great sound. With the click of a button, you can skip tracks, control […]
o-synce Sports Visor screeneye x
January 21, 2014
An innovative way to “see” your training data. The Sports Visor screeneye x by o-synce (pronounced “o-science”) projects your heart rate, speed, distance, stop times, lap times, training zones, coaching tips, and even the outside temperature directly into your field of vision. The display is low profile and is easy to read even in low […]
Top Running Gear and Events of 2013
December 9, 2013
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 2013 reviews in the Run category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please…the top with loads of terrific features Howler Brothers’ Loggerhead Longsleeve. Rounding out the […]
Run to Feed the Hungry, Sacramento, California
November 27, 2013
Coming November 28, 2013. The LARGEST Thanksgiving Day race in the country! Run to Feed the Hungry in Sacramento, California is estimated to have nearly 30,000 runners this year. Participate in either the 10K run or 5K run/walk and help raise money for the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. A great way to start […]
YMCA Turkey Trot, Buffalo, NY
November 27, 2013
Coming November 28, 2013. The OLDEST consecutively run footrace in North America! The YMCA Turkey Trot held on Thanksgiving Day in Buffalo, New York was established in 1896 and is only 5 months older than the Boston Marathon launched in April 1897. It’s a fun, 8K route that you can run, walk, or jog. Though […]
City Jogging Tours
November 26, 2013
What could be better than sightseeing in London? Sightseeing and getting some exercise! Check out City Jogging Tours for their guided running tours of London – choose from 6 Scheduled City tours or if you have somewhere specific in mind, get a customized tour. The scheduled tours range in length from 6km to 12km and […]
Coaster Run 5K, 10K and Camp Snoopy Kids Run
November 25, 2013
Coming March 2, 2014. A full day of fun at Knott’s Berry Farm, California. Start your day with the Coaster Run 5K, 10K and Camp Snoopy Kids Run before the park opens. Race along Snoopy Way and Indian Trails while scoping out the roller coasters like Montezooma’s Revenge and the Xcelerator. Once you’ve finished, enjoy […]
Lifetime Turkey Day 5K
November 22, 2013
Coming November 28, 2013. Thanksgiving is less than a week away, so let’s think about burning some extra calories before you sit down to your feast! The Lifetime Turkey Day 5K is being held in 5 locations, so hopefully there’s one near you. The downtown locations are scenic and flat and offer a great opportunity […]
Honolulu Rainbow Ekiden
November 21, 2013
Coming March 8, 2014. Grab 4 of your favorite TrailblazerGirl-friends and sign up for the Honolulu Rainbow Ekiden! The very first ekiden originated in Japan and was a long-distance relay running race held in 1917, and was run over three days between the old Japanese capital of Kyoto and the modern capital of Tokyo, a […]
MuckFest MS
November 19, 2013
Various dates and locations in 2014. Get dirty for a good cause with MuckFest MS. Have fun on a 5K course while knowing that 100% of your fundraising dollars benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The course will consist of 20+ obstacles designed to get you super mucky – like Oh Crap! with its slanted […]
Amphipod Visibility Reflectors
November 18, 2013
With the end of Daylight Savings Time, it gets dark so quickly, and it’s important to stay visible for that after-work run or ride. Our friends at Amphipod have some great solutions to keep you safe. Their Flashing LED Reflectors have double-visibility features with their high-brilliance reflective material and flashing, ultrabright, red LED strobe. They […]
The Sweater Dash
November 18, 2013
Coming December 7 & 14, 2013. Finally, a use for that hideous sweater you received from your Aunt Gertrude! Suit up in that ugly thing, grab your running shoes, and join The Sweater Dash. It’s a fun 5K run/walk filled with holiday cheer and laughter as your fellow runners try to out-ugly each other with […]
FITS Light Active Socks
November 14, 2013
As they say, “FITS are equipment”. Their Runner No Show socks, available in Light and Ultra Light, are designed really well. It’s just a sock, you say, but a well-fitting sock can make all the difference between a comfortable run and a blister-laden, torturous trek. FITS promises a deep heel pocket, a specialized toe seam, […]
A3 Road Rash
November 14, 2013
We all have our days when we’re a little less coordinated than others, so scrapes and cuts are an inevitable part of an active lifestyle. That’s where A3 Road Rash plays an important part in our recovery. This first aid ointment is formulated with Manuka Honey, a honey produced in New Zealand by bees that […]
Nuun Hydration Products
November 13, 2013
Super hydration products without the sugar! Nuun has 3 tablets to meet your needs – Nuun Active Hydration (electrolytes), U Natural Hydration (electrolytes and vitamins with half the sodium of the Active Hydration formulation), Nuun All Day (vitamins and minerals). TrailblazerGirl is impressed that these tablets dissolve so easily (no mess or residual powder stuck […]
Fitsok F4 Jewelpop No Show Sock, 3-Pack
November 8, 2013
Eye-catching, happy, playful colors in these high tech running socks. Fitsok’s F4 Jewelpop No Show Sock come in a pack of 3 super colors (electric lime, fuchsia and purple). These socks are expressly designed with the athlete in mind. They’re constructed with a special fabric that provides gentle compression around the arch of your foot […]
Howler Brothers’ Loggerhead Longsleeve
November 6, 2013
Autumn weather has hit us, and it’s time to bring out the warmer clothes. Check out Howler Brothers’ Loggerhead Longsleeve. So many terrific features starting with a feminine cut and quick drying, UPF 45 sun protection fabric. You’ll appreciate the thumb holes to pull down the sleeves and the 2″ inch stand up collar with […]
HB Tune
November 5, 2013
Just what you need on your next run. The HB Tune is a safe way to hold your phone either in the palm of your hand or with the included, optional extension strap, on your wrist or arm. Made out of durable water resistant neoprene fabric that is comfortable and soft, it’s easily adjustable with […]
Las Vegas Turkey Trot – Six Tunnels to Hoover Dam
November 4, 2013
Coming November 28, 2013. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas! So go ahead and put on that turkey costume for the Las Vegas Turkey Trot – Six Tunnels to Hoover Dam! Get up and at ‘eh on Thanksgiving morning with this 1 mile, 5K or 12K fun run with fantastic views of Lake Mead […]
ParisRunningTours
October 29, 2013
Bonjour, Paris! On your next trip to Paris, go on one of the running tours offered by ParisRunningTours.They offer 7 tours covering different areas or interests like the Left Bank, the Most Beautiful Palaces, or the French Revolution. Tours are led by an experienced runner/coach and most are 6-12 km and last about an hour. […]
Mud & Chocolate – 4.5 Mile Run
October 28, 2013
Coming November 2, 2013. Chocolate…fresh air…running? Try the Mud & Chocolate – 4.5 Mile Run in Redmond, Washington. A beautiful trail run through Hemlocks and Douglas Firs, and there may be a little (or maybe a lot!) of mud since it’s Washington! The moderate trail is well groomed with some rolling hills and is appropriate […]
MapMyRun App
October 22, 2013
Though it’s called MapMyRun, this fantastic free app is not just for running. There’s a setting for walking, running on a treadmill, cycling, hiking, sit ups, etc., and it keeps track of your route (via GPS), elevation, distance, duration, pace, and number of calories burned. With a very straightforward user interface, you can opt for […]
Vivobarefoot’s One Training Clinic Ladies
October 22, 2013
A versatile barefoot running shoe that works well on the road and in the gym. Vivobarefoot’s One Training Clinic will be your ONE shoe. At the forefront of developing minimalist running shoes, Vivobarefoot knows that barefoot running requires a completely different technique than regular running, and they have a great on-line training clinic guide to […]
Vail Lake’s Run From Your Death Zombie Race Mud Run
October 22, 2013
Coming October 26, 2013. More pre-Halloween fun! The Vail Lake’s Run From Your Death Zombie Race Mud Run promises to be an obstacle run filled with mud and zombie goo for you Southern California TrailblazerGirls. Some of the creative obstacles that you’ll encounter are the Screaming Trees, the Zombie Blood Wall, and the Tunnel of […]