Category Archives: Gear

YurBuds

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

Have you had the pleasure of trying YurBuds?  They are a the ear buds for the EXTREME athlete.  They’re waterproof/sweatproof and built to last. Sized to your ear with a twist and lock technology they never move.  In fact I … Continue reading →

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Move Over Grid, The Stick is Stickin’ Around

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

I’m a foam roller. My relationship with my Grid is a faithful one but since I met The Stick it’s now an open relationship. The Stick is great because it’s inexpensive and can get into those little spots, think the … Continue reading →

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After an Ill-Fated Turn – I Got Lost

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

I consider myself to be a laid back long runner, if that’s even possible. I map my run and always feel really confident in my memory of where I am going and if I get turned around I just head … Continue reading →

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My Garmin Has Grown Stubborn

Posted on September 3, 2012 by

I debated over the NEED for a Garmin for months and when I finally bought my 405, I was happy as a clam. And honestly I find it to be a great running tool, maybe even essential. But lately my … Continue reading →

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The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship

Posted on April 7, 2012 by

Yup, my Garmin drama is over and I am now the owner of my dream Garmin. I wanted to have it and run with it for a little while before I talked about it because I wanted to make sure … Continue reading →

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Compression Socks Showdown

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

Some people love them.  Some people hate them. I’m in different. I recently decided to finally try these things out as EVERYONE seems to be talking about them.  I’ve read the literature, but I’m not sure if I buy into … Continue reading →

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Yoga Pants I’d Consider Wearing Full-Time

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

First let me say I decided to sleep in today and will be running, at the gym on the treadmill, tonight. Lord please help me…. I was talking yesterday about how I went to a yoga for runners thing. It was … Continue reading →

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Tame the Tush Without the Push

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

Spanx has an active wear line. Forgive me for being a little behind on this one (pun fully intended). I’m not sure why this is necessary.  I’ll give them credit that they acknowledge people wear active wear in their every day life. … Continue reading →

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Garmin Itch Saga Continues

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

I still have Garmin envy.  If you have been checking in with me you know that first there was the Envy, then the 405 Fail, and I’m no closer to fixing this issue. I’m thinking I may just need to go … Continue reading →

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iPhone Running

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

I’ve been meaning to talk about this for a while. I don’t like to run with my iPhone. I do have an old iPod that I run with on short runs for music but something about running with my $700 … Continue reading →

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