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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 […]
Yeti Snowshoe Series, Canada
January 23, 2013
Coming Jan-Mar, 2013. Calling all runners… the Yeti Snowshoe Series is Canada’s first to offer an exciting alternative to walking and running during the winter months. There are 2 distances to choose from and clinics to get you ready. Snowshoeing is the fastest growing outdoor winter activity, get out there and find out why! The Yeti […]
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 […]
The Original SPIbelt
January 10, 2013
Love to carry a few items when you run but hate that bulk that comes with a lot of waist and fanny packs? Check out the SPIbelt from Austin-based Kim Overton. The name means “Small Personal Item” Belt, and it gives you an expandable, secure, low-profile pocket that’s super comfortable and made with a soft […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Senorita Century – San Diego
November 27, 2012
Coming March 3, 2013. A 100km (62 mile) women followed closely behind by a companion group of 100 “Rico Suave” men will ride from Del Mar to Carlsbad in the Senorita Century near San Diego. An alternative 40 mile ride is also available, and both courses traverse some gorgeous SoCal countryside, so get you girlfriends […]
Women’s Dri Top by GH Sports
November 26, 2012
A comfortable fit is near the top of requirements for us, and this Women’s Dri Top by GH Sports delivers. It’s form fitting but loose enough to eliminate concerns of clinging while working out. And, aside from also being great looking, the special polyester and lycra blend used by GH Sports provides great wicking and […]
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 […]
Women’s Run Shorts by Gh Sports
November 15, 2012
Sometimes, simple is better. The Women’s Run Shorts by Gh Sports are the perfect running shorts. They may be basic but they’re just right in the most important ways… they’re comfortable, quick drying and made from a fabric that wicks away moisture. The 2-inch waist band eliminates the need for a drawstring and the smooth feel […]
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 […]
Color Me Rad 5K Run Series
November 13, 2012
Dates throughout 2012 & 2013 all around the US… Each Color Me Rad 5K Run starts you off with a clean, white shirt and finishes-up with enough color to change your skin tone forever (just joking). But, you will wind up “looking like a pack of skittles” according to the organizers. No worries though, the […]
Eco Solemax 13.1 Cushioned White by Save Our Soles
November 5, 2012
It’s just a sock, right? Well, maybe it’s more. The new Eco Solemax 13.1 Cushioned White by Colorado-based Save Our Soles has some features that runners will really appreciate: Aside from being comfortable and padded, this sock is made with a type of nylon that’s more durable and absorbent (read “pulls the sweat away from […]
The Color Run Series
November 5, 2012
Coming in November & December 2012. “The Color Run 5k is a unique experience focused less on speed and more on crazy color fun with friends and family.” Start with a white t-shirt. Then, each kilometer of the event is associated with a designated color: yellow, orange, pink, blue, etc. As you reach that Color […]
Run for Your Lives Series
October 31, 2012
Coming in November and December, 2012. The Run For Your Lives series is the world’s first interactive zombie-infested obstacle race experience. Yep, you read that right. Don’t just run… run for your life… for fun of course. Costumed organizers dressed as brain-hungry, virus-spreading, zombies chase you over obstacles and try to pull flags from your […]
Stormy Trail Jacket by The North Face
October 29, 2012
Attractive, great fit, very comfortable, super lightweight but keeps the wind out, the Stormy Trail Jacket by The North Face provides maximum protection in the foulest weather. It’s waterproof, windproof, highly breathable jacket and features North Face’s new FlashDry™ technology that dramatically improves drying time and breathability to keep you as cool and as comfortable […]
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 […]
Arm Warmers by Save Our Soles
October 23, 2012
Warmth where you need it. Yea, autumn is coming and it’s cooling down, but we’re not ready to add a bunch of layers just yet. Enter Arm Warmers by Save Our Soles. These super soft and super comfortable sleeves are perfect for this cooler weather with their unique upper elastic band which keeps them in […]