I've been wearing Brooks Running Shoes for a long time now. When I walked into a running store several years ago, the salespeople talked me into buying the Brooks Ghost shoes, which I loved. Recently, I had the opportunity to sample the Brooks New Revel 4 Running Shoe. When I...
The Roka Transition Pack
I've been looking for the perfect transition bag for a while now and have blogged about various brands. Recently I had the opportunity to check out the ROKA Transition Pack. I thought it was great. Here's why... About the Roka Transition Pack: It's a big bag. The dimensions are 22"...
Has COVID-19 Got in the Way of Peeing?
Let's face it, men have it easy. When they have to pee they pull it out and go. It doesn't matter where or when, they can just urinate. But what do we do? We wait to find a toilet or porta potty and we squat (if we can). But, did you...
New 2020 Running Socks
A great pair of running socks is important, especially in the summer and into the fall months. If they don't fit right or they aren't made with the right fabric, you can easily blister and have an uncomfortable run. Below, I highlight three different brands of socks for the summer...
Roka’s Women’s Gen II Aero Tri Kit
If you're looking for an awesome tri kit that will provide performance as well as comfort, then read this blog. ROKA has a new Women's Gen II Aero Tri Kit that is slick, fast, and cool! About the Women's Gen II Aero Tri Kit: The one-piece women’s short-sleeve tri kit...
Mesa Trail Shoe Review
When I first started running, barefoot running was the craze. Every shoe manufacturer made a natural shoe for running. Then, everything changed and shoe companies started making only cushioned shoes. So, when I found the folks from Xero Shoes at a trade show last year, I was intrigued. They let...
BlisterZone Product Review
I hate blisters. They stop me in my tracks and make it nearly impossible to finish training or a race. Recently, I had the opportunity to sample BlisterZone and in combination with my Balega socks, this product works great! About BlisterZone You can apply BlisterZone where you get blisters...
Toad Personalized Diaries for Runners and Triathletes
Most of us have our training online. However, I still like to write things down in a notebook. Toad, a UK company, makes customized diaries for triathletes and runners. The company reached out to me to check it out and I agreed. I customized my own notebook and it arrived...
Best Masks for Running or Cycling
Let's face it, anything over your mouth and nose while you are working out, are not ideal. However, we are still very much in the COVID-19 era and we don't have a choice but to wear a mask when we are working out. Therefore, I've been in search of the...
Roka Pro Vent Mesh Backpack for Swimmers
Getting the right backpack for swimming is often difficult. Some don't have a place for a water bottle. Others don't have a front pouch to hold goggles, earplugs, nose plugs, and headphones. I am very particular when it comes to mesh backpacks. I want them to be a certain way...