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Serfas Oxygen Road Shoe
February 26, 2013
A great cycling show at an amazing price! The Serfas Oxygen Road Shoe is a great road shoe designed for women with very cleverly designed straps that are smaller but still provide great flexibility. And, it has a triple compound insole (think comfort) and a reinforced heel counter (think stabilization) that also translate into transferring […]
The Women’s Only Mother’s Day Triathlon and Duathlon
February 26, 2013
Coming May 12, 2013. What’s a TrailblazerGirl to do for Mother’s Day? Hey, the Women’s Only Mother’s Day Triathlon and Duathlon will be fun. Both races are held at Granite Beach at Folsom Lake (in California near Sacramento). The triathlon consists of a 400 yard swim, then a 6.5 mile bike ride, then a 2 […]
Sun Bum SPF 50 Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion
February 21, 2013
Finally, a sunscreen that’s also a moisturizer! The Sun Bum SPF 50 Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion, popular among the surfer crowd in Cocoa Beach, goes on smooth and silky, absorbs quickly and smells like life in the tropics… coconut and bananas. It’s ultra-waterproof and sweat-proof, oil free and hypo-allergenic. Plus, the addition of Vitamin E helps […]
Polka Dot Tri Kit by Soas
February 13, 2013
The polka-dotted triathlete? That might be your new superhero name when they see you sprint by wearing the Polka Dot Tri Kit by Soas. This outfit includes the new shorts with their breathable, super-soft rear liner in black. These are really well-designed with their bra construction (made of a compression spandex), longer length top (to […]
Mighty Mujer Triathlon
February 13, 2013
Coming April 20, 2013. The Mighty Mujer Triathlon is an all-female “super sprint” that starts with a 300-yard swim in an indoor pool followed by a 15K bike course and then a 2-mile run in central El Paso, Texas. And for once, you can form a two person mother-daughter team or a 4 person girlfriends […]
Girl Power Triathlon – New Orleans
February 7, 2013
Coming March 24, 2013. Need another reason to visit New Orleans? As if there weren’t already a bunch. Here’s one: you’ll be able to eat all you want at those incredible restaurants after your get through racing in the Girl Power Triathlon in New Orleans. The course consists of a 300 meter pool swim followed […]
The 2013 TransRockies Run
February 1, 2013
Coming August 13, 2013. Run the Rockies… either as a team on the 6-day, 120 mile run or solo on the 3-day, 58 mile run. The 2013 TransRockies Run starts in Buena Vista, Colorado and finishes in Beaver Creek or Camp Hale, Colorado. Registration includes your race essentials along the way and support like meals, […]
Cirrus Jersey by Serfas
January 11, 2013
Hey cyclists! Which jersey is stylish and fits nicely and has a large pocket on the back and reflective shoulders for safety? The Cirrus Jersey by Serfas has all this plus it’s made from a special performance polyester material that keeps you warm. With over 20 years of experience constructing quality gear for cyclists, Serfas has […]
LOCK LACES by Nathan Sports
January 8, 2013
Shoe laces evolve? Yes, they do, and our friends at Nathan Sports have released their new LOCK LACE. These next generation shoe laces are made for athletes. They stretch to fit comfortably; they adjust and lock-in better; they can be done and undone faster for transitions; they are water resistant and once size fits all. […]
Turkey Tri & Pumpkin Pie Kids Duathlon, San Dimas
November 21, 2012
Coming Nov 25, 2012. Hey, it’s Thanksgiving in the the US tomorrow, and what would TrailblazerGirl do? Well, she’d wait a few days to recover from the calorie shock and then on Sunday she’d burn away those calories at the Turkey Tri & Pumpkin Pie Kids Duathlon in San Dimas, California. The triathlon consists of […]
Essentials Women’s Compression Sleeves by SKINS
October 31, 2012
Improved circulation and support. That’s what you’ll get when you use these Essentials Women’s Compression Sleeves by SKINS. Athletes in all sorts of sports, from triathlons to baseball to fishing to rugby to cycling, are starting to use these. Why? First, the compression has the effect of increasing oxygen delivery to active muscles (circulation) while […]
Midwest Super Spartan Race
October 16, 2012
Coming October 28, 2012. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this race will make “everything they can pink, including the obstacles.” The Midwest Super Spartan Race will challenge you to 10 miles of gnarly, rugged and extreme running, jumping and crawling in the fields near Marseilles, IL, about an hour and a half outside […]
2013 Everest Ultra Race
October 15, 2012
Coming March 30, 2013. History in the making. The Everest Ultra, the highest ultra in the world, starts at Gorak Shep and finishes in Lukla. Starting at -5 degrees and finishing at 90 degrees it goes from a height of 18,000 feet down to 8,497 feet before climbing back to 9,380 feet. Going from glacial […]
BlueSeventy Women’s TX3000 Tri Suit
September 26, 2012
Special gear for triathletes? Yep, the BlueSeventy Women’s TX3000 Tri Suit may very well improve your time. It addresses keeping you cool (because its Microskin fabric is permeable), keeping you comfortable (because it stretches in all ways to fit just right), keeping your muscles taut (because it’s designed with graduated compression to help with muscle […]
SheROX Bermuda Triathlon/Duathlon
September 26, 2012
Coming November 4, 2012. The SheROX Bermuda Triathlon/Duathlon is a sprint distance triathlon/duathlon… in Bermuda. Yes, Bermuda. That means you can talk your SO into coming along and then duck-out for the race and then return for a vacation of festivities… in Bermuda. Yes, Bermuda. Not that it matters, because you’ll be in Bermuda, but the […]
Women’s Pacer 2-in-1 Skeggin by Mountain Hardwear
September 20, 2012
Here’s the skort for cooler weather. Why? because the cleverly designed built-in tights on the Women’s Pacer 2-in-1 Skeggin by Mountain Hardwear are definitely going to keep you warm. That along with its fast drying, stretch fabric and water-repellant finish, this skort is clearly designed for some in-climate weather. The pockets are placed in the […]
Tri, Girl, Tri – All Women’s Sprint Triathlon
September 18, 2012
Coming October 6, 2012. The 9th annual Tri, Girl, Tri All Women’s Sprint Triathlon is coming up at Lake Berryessa (1.5 hour drive from San Francisco) in Napa Valley. The event includes a 500 yard swim, 11-mile bike and 3-mile run, and it’s limited to 700 participants and sells out months in advance so register […]
Ultra Reflective Supervisor by Headsweats
September 17, 2012
There’s reflective and then there’s ultra reflective. This Ultra Reflective Supervisor (get it?… “super-visor”) by the smart people at Headsweats is made from a lightweight polyester with a highly reflective surface treatment so you’ll be safe for morning and evening runs, cycling and anything else that takes you out into the world. Just think about […]
Mermaid Triathlon & Duathlon Capitola
September 13, 2012
Coming October 6, 2012. Voted as one of the best beach towns on the California Coast by Sunset Magazine, take part in the 7th Annual Mermaid Capitola and choose from the mini-Mermaid beach dash, the Sprint Triathlon (6oo meters swim, 12 miles bike and 2.5 miles run), the Mighty Mermaid Olympic Triathlon (1.5 km swim, […]
Norcal Tough Mudder
September 11, 2012
Coming September 29, 2012 (register by the 21st). A couple of hours west of San Francisco lies the Diablo Grande Resort in Patterson, CA where the NorCal Tough Mudder event will take place. These Tough Mudder events are hardcore 10-12 mile obstacle courses originally designed by British Special Forces to test your strength, stamina, mental […]
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 […]
Knog Blinder Lights
August 3, 2012
The coolest bike lights on the planet? The Blinder Lights by Knog come in 7 different styles, each itself coming in a variety of colors. They all have 4 bright LED lights, are waterproof, rechargeable and solidly constructed. They last for hours and operate with different modes (e.g. steady, flashing, etc.) and easily clip-on to […]
Outdoor Divas Triathlon
August 2, 2012
Coming August 12, 2012. If you’ve ever considered a triathlon, this is a great one to kick things off. The 5th Annual Outdoor Divas Sprint Triathlon takes place in Longmont, CO (just north of Boulder). The course consists of a very reasonable half mile swim across the Union Reservoir, a flat 12 mile bike ride […]
Sugoi Piston 200 Short
July 18, 2012
A little compression goes a long way. These Sugoi Piston 200 Shorts for women are constructed with a fabric that helps pump blood through your system efficiently which means that Oxygen is also flowing through your body more efficiently. The 80% Nylon 20% Spandex quality provides a great feel with a 360 degree stretch, and the […]