At The Running Event in Austin, TX, I went to get insoles for my sneakers. While at one of the insole booths, I was recommended to go to OS1st and check out their products. I headed over that way and spoke with a woman who seemed very knowledgeable. She told...
Drankful Hydration Review
There's something to be said about carrying your hydration at the hip and not on the back. I've always just used a backpack but recently had the opportunity to check out Drankful Hip Pack. And, I'm glad I did. The Drankful Hip Pack can be used for hiking, cycling, road...
New Running Socks
There was a ton of running sock companies at The Running Event (TRE), here I review a few different brands of running socks. Balega The company had a big presence at TRE. They sponsored the opening night reception that included dueling pianos, appetizers, and beer and wine. It was a...
Ryka No Limit Training Shoe Review
I had never heard of Ryka before attending The Running Event in Austin in December. But there they were along with four women at a women's only shoe booth in the middle of the convention floor. After walking over to see what they had, the women explained that these sneakers...
GoFluo Reflective Gear
Now that the days are shorter, we will be training in the dark - either in the morning or after work. That being the case, it's important to wear some sort of reflective gear so that you are seen by cars and motorcycles. I met GoFluo at TRE last month...
Headsweats For All Seasons
Did you see the new line of hats from Headsweats? They are great looking. And cool enough for everyday wear (which is what I've been doing -- wearing them every day!). But don’t worry. The new look of Headsweats doesn’t mean they have compromised on their same great sweat-wicking technology. In...
Turtle Mittens for Winter Running
At TRE, Turtle Mittens was there. I met them several years ago when they were a start-up company. Since then, they have grown and with the growth, they added new products, especially for the cold winter months. Turtle Gloves I was given a pair of Turtle Mittens for running at...
New Sneaker Alert – Introducing Vimazi
VViI met the owner of Vimazi at The Running Event in Austin, Texas in December. He explained that he did significant research on sneakers in all different paces sizes. TRE was the event where he launched his new line of sneakers. He had sneakers for those of us who run...
CEP Winter Running Shirt
I didn't know that CEP made apparel! So, when I went to the Running Event this past December, I was pleasantly surprised. I had been under the impression that they only make compression socks. Boy, was I wrong! CEP has a beautiful line of running apparel for both men and...
Runner’s Edge on Long Island
At The Running Event in Austin, Texas on December 1, there was a celebration of running stores across the country. Excitedly, Runner's Edge New York was on the list as the top-running store in the country. Runner's Edge is located on Long Island in Huntington and Farmingdale. How were they...