FlyGrip
February 8, 2013
Carrying your phone all day? Instead, have it grip to you with this clever little gadget called the FlyGrip. The FlyGrip can actually be attached to any device you want to hold on to by creating a clip that forms to your fingers so it naturally hangs-on to you. It’s like wearing a ring. It […]
Champion Bootie Puddle Jumper by Keds
February 8, 2013
Keds for the rain? Yea, the smarty designers at Keds have realized these favorites can yes be extended to the wet weather, and so they’ve launched the new Champion Bootie Puddle Jumper. These super cute lace-up rain boots are perfect for exploring around town. They have rubber uppers, cushioned insoles and flexible rubber outsoles. And […]
Chinese New Year Treasure Hunt 2013
February 8, 2013
Coming February 23, 2013. One of our favorite things to do in the city, the Chinese New Year Treasure Hunt blends brains with speed in an amazing race through San Francisco during the Chinese New Year celebrations. You’ll have to zig and zag through the crowds and the wildly colorful parade to get to locations […]
Sporty Cycling Helmet Visor by Da Brim
February 7, 2013
What would be better than a bike helmet? A bike helmet with a decent visor. That’s what the the couple who started Da Brim thought of when they created the Sporty Cycling Helmet Visor. Actually, they thought of it first as an attachment for climbing helmets, but thankfully they thought about cyclists as well. It […]
Serfas Hydra Sunglasses
February 7, 2013
So comfortable, you’ll forget you’re wearing them. The Serfas Hydra Sunglasses deliver crystal clear Polarized vision in a sturdy frame that fits super comfortably and stays on even if you’re running down the trail or cycling at top speed. They also block 100% of the harmful UVA and UVB rays and have rubber temple inserts […]
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 […]
AfterShokz Sportz M2 with Mic
February 6, 2013
Next-gen headphones are here now! Yes, the AfterShokz Sportz M2 with Mic are cool, comfortable headphones… but they don’t fit in your ears. Yes, that’s right. They don’t fit in your ears. They touch against your cheekbones, and they work incredibly well. These deliver great sound while allowing your ears to stay unplugged and free […]
RunKeeper – GPS Track Running Walking Cycling App By FitnessKeeper
February 6, 2013
iPhone = personal trainer? Yep, that’s the idea behind RunKeeper, the GPS Track, Running, Walking, and Cycling App By FitnessKeeper. With RunKeeper, you can track your runs, walks, bike rides, hikes, and more using the GPS in your iPhone. It will report stats for your pace, distance and time, and it will keep track of […]
Dead Sea Ultra Marathon
February 6, 2013
Coming April 5, 2013. Run to the lowest point on land? The Dead Sea Ultra Marathon (DSUM) is held in April on a course that runs from Amman, Jordan to the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea is 1,388 feet (423m) below sea level, so yes, this is the lowest point on land on the entire planet. […]
K2 Sports Pilchuck Backcountry Pack kit
February 5, 2013
Are you a backcountry minimalist? Well, when skiing off-piste, it’s great to have a backpack, but who wants to carry a load. After all, we’re not homesteading. Enter the K2 Sports Pilchuck Backcountry Pack kit. This minimalist backpack is thin enough to not get in the way while you ride lifts but large enough to […]
Custom Insulight Jacket by Wild Things
February 5, 2013
Love to customize your outfits? Sure, the Custom Insulight Jacket by Wild Things comes standard with 2 oz. PrimaLoft Sport insulation, two tricot-lined hand warmer pockets, stretch side panels for added breath-ability and mobility, an interior mesh pocket, plus four-way stretch clean finished cuffs and a fleece lined collar. But really the fun is mixing […]
Avalanche Level 1 Course by Backcountry Babes
February 5, 2013
Coming March 15-17, 2013. Are you prepared for an avalanche? For those TrailblazerGirls skiing the back-country, it’s probably time to get certified in Level 1 avalanche safety and back-country travel skills. So, you’re lucky that the team at Backcountry Babes are offering their Avalanche Level 1 Course. This course teaches women an awareness and knowledge […]
Veluxe Zip T-Neck with Front Graphic by Snow Angel
February 4, 2013
Finally, some design! Working-out doesn’t need to be limited to color-blocking designs, and thankfully the designers at California-based Snow Angel know that. Their new Veluxe Zip T-Neck with its Front Graphic is super cute while still being warm, machine washable and durable… perfect for a day on the trail or doing yoga. And just to […]
Pure Bar
February 4, 2013
Prefer the organic choice? While Pure Bar is already well-known for its line of snack bars made from real fruit and nuts, they’ve just announced the addition of two new all-organic flavors: Banana Coconut and Dark Chocolate Berry. Boy, we’ve come a long way from those old granola bars. These taste fantastic, and don’t feel […]
Love ’em or Leave ’em Valentine’s Day Dash 5K
February 4, 2013
Coming Feb 9 & 10, 2013. Just a fun 5K run for you or, even better, you and a teammate. Come on down to the Green Lake Park in Seattle on Saturday, February 9 or to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on Sunday, February 10, to celebrate Valentine’s Day! And after the run, you’ll […]
MEElectronics M6 Sports In-Ear Headphones
February 1, 2013
Better fit and better sound… and surprisingly comfortable. While being a little skeptical about the over-the-ear headphones, we were pleasantly surprised by these MEElectronics M6 Sports In-Ear Headphones. Yes, they were comfortable, and they stayed on much better than standard earbuds during our exercises, and the magic of their noise isolating in-ear design plus the […]
Thermawool Merino Wool 2.0 by Terramar Sports
February 1, 2013
Layer, layer, layer. You know that’s the way to go when you’re heading out into conditions that are going to change while you’re out there, and the Thermawool Merino Wool 2.0 by Terramar Sports is where you should start. The designers at Terramar Sports have been making base layers for over 40 years, and they […]
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, […]
Sailcloth Duffels by SailorBags
January 31, 2013
Duffel with style. Yea, duffels are sometimes the perfect bag with a big open space that’ll fit any gear, but they usually look like something a guy would sling over his shoulder. But wait, Sailcloth Duffels by SailorBags are different. Made from the incredibly strong and sturdy double-layered cloth used to make sails, these duffels […]
Air Zippditty by Granite Gear
January 31, 2013
When is it good to compartmentalize? When you’re packing of course, and these Air Zippditty bags by Granite Gear are the perfect tool to help. Not only are they convenient little bags for travel, camping and hiking, they’re multi-colored for coded organizing. Because of their size and shape, the Air Zippditty bags are easy to stow […]
Antarctic Ice Marathon Races
January 31, 2013
Coming Nov 20-25, 2013. Start planning now because this event will sell out. The Antarctic Ice Marathon is the only marathon run in the interior of the Antarctic. Fly by private jet from Punta Arenas, Chile, for this 5-day adventure that will include all your meals and accommodations in Antarctica and transportation to the marathon […]
Salonpas
January 30, 2013
Does it get any easier than spray-on relief? The Salonpas Jet Spray delivers cool, fast relief of muscle and joint pain… and yes you just spray it on. This spray has menthol which provides fast relief form pain with its cooling, soothing sensation, as well as methyl salicylate and NSAID which kick-in right after that […]
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, […]