September 14, 2015
Coming September 19, 2015. A Pacific Northwest multisport relay race! Join the Bellingham Traverse in the beautiful state of Washington. Start with the 5.5 mile Greenways Run, then there’s a 6 mile Mountain Bike leg, followed by an 18 mile Road Bike, 3.4 mile Trail Run, 3.6 mile Kayak spot, and finally finishing with a […]
August 31, 2015
Coming October 10, 2015. What’s all the buzz about? It’s the Queen Bee Half Marathon and 4 Miler in Cincinnati, Ohio! With a mission to “promote the fun of fitness while raising support and funds for local charities that focus on women” along with lots of fun, pampering and swag, you know this will be […]
August 28, 2015
Coming October 11, 2015. A women-only run to help raise funds for Breast Cancer Research, Care, Treatment and a Cure. It’s the Girlfriends Run for a Cure Half & Quarter Marathon held in Vancouver, Washington (yes, Washington, so don’t confuse it with our neighbors to the north!). The generally flat course takes you through one […]
August 26, 2015
While you may not train like a Navy Seal, you can have a running shoe that was inspired by them. It’s the Zodiac Recon by our friends at LALO. Their latest running shoe is super lightweight with plenty of cushioning, making it a great choice for long and short distance runs. Triathletes will flip over […]
August 26, 2015
Tired of carrying your water bottle on your workouts? Check out Hydro-Pocket Sports Bra! While initially, it may look like an ordinary sports bra, there’s a secret… turn around and you’ll find a pocket big enough to hold a standard 16.9 oz bottle of water! This design is functional and comfortable. The pocket is made […]
August 26, 2015
Coming September 19, 2015. The first women’s only half marathon in Indiana. Started in August 2010, the Indy Women’s Half Marathon and 5K has become the largest women’s running event in the Hoosier State and the 23rd largest women’s marathon in the United States. The course is an out-and-back loop through the capital city’s downtown […]
August 20, 2015
Coming September 20, 2015. Aloha! Get a bit of the island spirit with the Island Girl Half Marathon, Relay and 5K race. Held on Toronto Island, the largest, outermost island of the Toronto Islands, a chain of small islands accessed by ferry from the city of Toronto, the most populous city in Canada. The route […]
August 19, 2015
For the support you need, check out the ProWikMax Sports Bra! The American Clothing Company, known for manufacturing high-quality, affordable clothing in the United States, is offering this first-rate sports bra. With wide straps, an outer layer of 4-way stretch compression fabric, and an inner layer designed to wick moisture away from your skin, we […]
August 18, 2015
Coming October 10, 2015. It’s Zombiegeddon in Virginia City! A horror, obstacle course awaits you with Redrun 3 – The Most Authentic Zombie Run on the Planet. This year there are 2 distances: a 6 mile course with 6 obstacles and 6 dead zones; and a 3.33 mile course with half the obstacles and dead […]
July 24, 2015
Time will fly with the GPS Fly by Soleus! The recently released exercise watch is similar to their best selling Fit with some improvements: a more comfortable fit due to the smaller casing and band width and a more user friendly interface with icons. Despite its smaller size, it’s still a powerhouse with features like […]
July 22, 2015
Coming September 20, 2015. A new kind of triathlon! The second annual #SUPBikeRun event presented by Surfdome replaces the traditional swim with a 3K SUP leg. They say that the distance requires about 30 minutes of non-stop paddling, so be sure to train those arm muscles! The other 2 legs include a 30K mountain bike […]
July 21, 2015
Various dates and locations in 2015. You know the hit TV show Wipeout!…the one where you are constantly cringing as brave (maybe crazy?) contestants attempt to make it through an obstacle course with giant balls and sweeping arms try to knock them off or down into a pool of water? Yes, well, now there is […]
July 20, 2015
Breathe some new life into your running shoes! Remove well-worn insoles and replace them with Tuli’s Road Runners. A specially constructed material stores and releases impact energy, putting some spring in your step, relieving your feet, and preventing injury. On top of those benefits, you also have a moisture wicking fabric that inhibits bacteria and […]
July 20, 2015
Coming August 1, 2015. A commitment to helping women transform their lives through movement, motivation and adventure. That’s what Love to Move is all about, and their L2M Happy 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon is an event that epitomizes this sentiment. Held in the “magical forest”, a beautiful state park filled with redwood trees in […]
July 15, 2015
Coming July 18, 2015. A trail race designed by women for women. The Wild Women Trail Marathon, Relay, and 50K takes place at Mt. Adams, Washington’s second highest mountain. Gather your TrailblazerGirl-friends and form a team of up to four runners to take on the relay with legs ranging in difficulty and distances of 4.6 […]
July 13, 2015
Coming August 8, 2015. Trail running by starlight? Yes, with the Twilight Trail Adventure in Auburn, California. Choose between a 5K or 10K course that starts after the sun has set. Running in the dark can be liberating but don’t worry, you won’t be completely in the dark. A head lamp will be provided, and […]
July 9, 2015
Coming August 23, 2015. A feast for your sweet tooth! Yes, the inaugural PNE Donut Dash will have snack booths along the 5K course with mini donuts, cotton candy, and other fun fair treats. After the race, enjoy free entry into the Fair at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), an exciting venue with musical shows, […]
July 7, 2015
Light up your life and stay safe! Our friends at 4id are all about keeping active people safe, and we were able to try out their PowerArmz arm bands. A great product for TrailblazerGirls so that you are visible in low lighting situations. These are adjustable bands with a high intensity LED light that can […]
July 6, 2015
Coming September 26, 2015. Mud, mud, and more mud! It’s Mudderella, and for the first time, it’s being held in that fantastic Canadian mountain town of Whistler! A non-competitive, fun, obstacle course, designed by women for women, Mudderella is all about “empowering women to take pride in their strength – inside and out”. With 12-15 […]
June 30, 2015
Coming July 18, 2015. Have a hellishly good time on the Devil’s Slide Ride! This ride/run/hike event is located along a particularly scenic portion of the California coast just south of San Francisco and benefits Parca, a local non-profit which has been serving people with developmental disabilities and their families through its programs. Road cyclists […]
June 29, 2015
What a relief! It’s great to wear a hat in the summer for the sun protection, but now, there’s an added benefit with the fantastic Bluebandoo (fun name to say!) Cooling Headwear! The patented design contains special little crystals that you soak in water for a mere 5 minutes, and they remain hydrated and keep […]
June 23, 2015
Coming July 12, 2015 and August 30, 2015. TrailblazerGirls, this is your chance to improve your running skills. Active at Altitude is offering 8 day / 7 night Women’s Running and Conditioning Camps this summer in Estes Park, Colorado. Remember that the elevation here is approximately 8,000 feet, so lack of oxygen makes the training […]
June 9, 2015
Magic in a bottle! Blister Bomber helps prevent blisters and chaffing. Before your run, hike, or ride, dab a bit of this special solution on high friction areas to defend against those painful annoyances and prepare for comfort. We even tried it with a pair of new sandals (it’s goes on clear) and amazingly, no […]
June 3, 2015
Oh, so refreshing! What’s better than a cool towel on a hot day? One that stays cool for hours! You can have this with the Cooling Towel from our friends at ArcticBlu. Soft and smooth on one side and waffly on the other, it’s big enough to fit around your neck or shoulders providing welcome […]