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The Nation’s Triathlon
May 8, 2014
Coming September 7, 2014. Touted as America’s Premier Triathlon, The Nation’s Triathlon is certainly a postcard-perfect race, and it benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The 40K bike and 10K run routes are mostly flat, very fast, and closed to all car traffic. See many of Washington, DC’s historical landmarks along the way – Jefferson […]
RaceDots
May 5, 2014
No more pinholes! The soon-to-be-available RaceDots are an innovative product to attach your race number on your jersey without using safety pins. The patent-pending design uses 2 rare earth magnets that interlock – place one under your shirt then the other on top of your number. You can even slide them around to move your […]
ZAP Fitness Women’s Mini Camp
March 14, 2014
Coming June 19-22, 2014. As the experts at ZAP Fitness say, “this is a great opportunity for women to get together in a positive and supportive environment where campers will explore the sport of distance running. As with all of our camps our goal is to create an informative, relaxing and challenging running experience. This […]
Top Outdoor Events of 2013
December 16, 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 Events category. And the two items that were tied for top place were… drum role please… the Motatapu Adventure Run (which was also Top in our Run […]
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 […]
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 […]
Element Bars
November 4, 2013
Healthy granola bars made from natural ingredients. With Element Bars, you can create your own bar or choose from popular bars in 3 different categories (Classic, Endurance, and Vitality). With the custom bars, you choose one of four bar cores (2 crunchy and 2 chewy), then add fruits, nuts, sweets, or boosts, and voilà, your […]
TempoRun App
October 18, 2013
Need a distraction on your run? Try the TempoRun App. Songs in your music library are sorted according to their tempo, ranging from level 1 (walk) to level 10 (sprint). You can adjust your speed with the touch of an arrow on the easy user interface. The app also has streaming TempoRadio that gives you […]
OluKai’s Kamiki Running Shoe
October 15, 2013
Wow, these shoes are comfortable from the get-go! OluKai’s Kamiki are super lightweight at only 6.8oz, yet they provide enough support for even the longest run. No wonder they are the official footwear of the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association with their sticky-rubber outsole providing traction on wet surfaces and flex grooves allowing for natural forefoot movement. They’re […]
Warrior Dash
September 23, 2013
Various dates and locations in 2013. Up for the challenge? Don your fiercest battle gear and charge into the next Warrior Dash, the world’s largest obstacle race series! Loads of fun with 12 extreme obstacles like Muddy Mayhem or Warrior Roast, you are sure to be challenged with this 3-4 mile course. Finishers are rewarded […]
Epic After Dark
August 14, 2013
Coming August 31, 2013. Not just any obstacle race, but one in the dark! Epic After Dark in Columbia, Missouri is a new race with a Travel Through Time theme. Encounter obstacles like Dinoland (a prehistoric themed foggy bottom with a treacherous Balance obstacle, oh and the sounds of T-Rex breathing down your neck!), Medieval […]
Kiss Me Dirty Race Series
August 14, 2013
Coming in various dates and locations. Get dirty and have fun! This is a girlfriend event with a twist. It’s a non-timed, 5K event with a mix of mud, obstacles, foam, and color designed for women of all athletic abilities. The twist to this all-women event is the “Drag Race” wave…get your man to don […]
live.love.tri. 2013
August 13, 2013
Coming August 24, 2013. New Mexico’s first all-women’s triathlon. Now in it’s third year, the live.love.tri. is a great triathlon for first-timers with a 5K run, 10 mile bike, 400m swim at the Rio Rancho Aquatic Center (a few miles north of Albuquerque). They also have several divisions to choose from – individual, 2-person relay, […]
Samoa Triathlon
August 12, 2013
Coming October 19, 2013. First-ever triathlon to be held in Savaii, Samoa. Savaii is the largest of the Samoan islands, and its beauty is showcased in the 1300m swim through the warm tropical fish-filled waters, the 60km bike ride along the coast and tropical rainforest, and the 14km run through the many traditional villages that […]
Ice-Grip
August 6, 2013
Ice it without having to use your hands. Ice-Grip is a new cold therapy product that has a kind of zip-lock bag attached to a soft, form-fitting bandage with Velcro fasteners. Here’s how it works: fill the bag up with ice, then position it over the injured area, and fasten the stretchy material with dual […]
Footbike Track
August 2, 2013
More than an adult scooter. The Footbike Track is a performance scooter that initially was designed to be a low impact running machine. With a large front wheel like a bicycle and a footboard like a skateboard and even brakes, it’s a great tool for for ski training, velodrome training, runners, cross trainers, and triathletes. […]
Wai Kekoa – Water Warrior Beach Festival
July 30, 2013
Coming September 14, 2013. A great way to celebrate water sports. The inaugural Wai Kekoa – Water Warrior Beach Festival at Camp Pendleton in southern California has so many water-related events – outrigger canoe race, surf expression sessions, open water swim competition, and stand up paddle races. The highlight will be the Elite Amphibious Assault […]
Golden Gate Sharkfest Swim
July 30, 2013
Coming August 31, 2013. There shouldn’t be any sharks, so join Enviro-Sports’ 3rd annual Golden Gate Sharkfest Swim. The 1.6 mile open-water swim in water temperatures of ~60-62° F is not for the novice! You’ll start at the South Tower of the Golden Gate Bridge and using the bridge as your guide, swim toward the […]
BibCOASTERS by Gone for a Run
May 15, 2013
A great gift for a runner. The clever folks at Gone for a Run have created a way to hand-print your race bib on a 4″ square stone coaster. Made of Italian Botticino Ivory Marble, you can use it as an actual coaster for drinks or purchase a small stand and display it for all […]
Fenway Park Spartan Sprint Race
May 10, 2013
Coming November 16, 2013. Get ready to challenge yourself in the Spartan Sprint Race at Boston’s famous Fenway Park! This is a 3-mile, timed race with fire, mud, water, and possibly barbed wire obstacles. Can be done solo or grab a group of your favorite “Spartan”-tough girlfriends and sign up for this challenging race!
Ultra Tri Racesuit by Zoot
March 19, 2013
The TrailblazerGirls can tell that the the Ultra Tri Racesuit by Zoot is designed by triathletes for triathletes. Some of the key features of this high tech suit: ULTRApowertek with coldblack® technology (reflects UV and heat rays to keep you cooler), ULTRA BIOwrap (targeted muscle support), ColdBlack and ULTRACarbon (UV protection), ULTRAcarbon anti-friction panels (reduces […]
Alcatraz Escape Duathlon from Enviro-Sports
March 19, 2013
Escape from Alcatraz? And, they said it couldn’t be done. The 33rd Alcatraz Escape Duathlon organized by our friends at Enviro-Sports starts with a 1.5 mile swim from the Rock to Aquatic Park in San Francisco, and then follows with a 7 mile run to Fort Point, underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, and back. Even […]
Esprit de She Triathlons
March 14, 2013
Coming in May, June and October 2013. Esprit de She Triathlons offers us girls fun sprint and super sprint (read “short”) courses all around the country. The typical sprint course includes a 0.5 mile (0.75km) swim, a 12.4 mile (20km) bike ride, and a 3.1 mile (5km) run while the super sprint course typically includes […]
Canadian Rockies Heli Run Marathon
March 1, 2013
Coming September 21, 2013. Why should skiers have all the fun? Now, trail runners can enter the first ever Heli Run in the Canadian Rockies. The Canadian Rockies Heli Run can either be run solo as a half-marathon or in a two-person team as a full marathon (each runner runs a half-marathon). From the Cline […]