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PROfile: Bud Valian and His Ski Shop
by Westbound Boarder
posted January 28, 2010 at 8:18pm
When Bud Valian moved from British Columbia to Oregon in 1954, things were a little different on the mountain. Timberline, where he taught skiing, had only one lift - the Magic Mile. In those days, “The Mile” was in a different location. It was actua...more
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Alien Workshop X Andy Warhol
by SkaterGirl
posted January 28, 2010 at 1:51pm
“Art is what you can get away with.” – Andy Warhol
Alien Workshop is proud to introduce the initial, limited-edition collaboration offering with The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.
As the preeminent American artist of the 20th C...more
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Shoe Review: MBT the Anti-Shoe
by Pretty Tough
posted January 26, 2010 at 9:57pm
I’ve always loved sports. I would play basketball on the driveway with my brothers Jim and John. I would hit baseballs with them – and am still proud of the day I sailed one clear over the top of our 100 year old 2-story house. I would postpone ...more
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A good start to 2010
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted January 22, 2010 at 9:22pm
2010 has started really well for me. First my boyfriend proposed to me January 8th. So now I'm engaged! Yeah!
Then I left for warm weather training at Lanzarote. And my running has improved every week since November. I'm really happy with the small imp...more
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Sharapova eyes a design opportunity with Tag Heuer
by A Glam Slam
posted January 20, 2010 at 8:45pm
Tennis star Maria Sharapova is just as well known for her play on the court as for her keen sense of style. She’s already lent her creative mind to help develop clothing and accessories for brands such as Cole Haan and Tiffany & Co. In her latest fashio...more
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Oakley honors the Winter Games
by A Glam Slam
posted January 19, 2010 at 4:46pm
Oakley Inc. has announced the release of a new line of products
designed to pay tribute to Oakley’s Global Team of athletes, who will
participate in the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver. Oakley has been one of the leading sports brands for decades, provi...more
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WPS Unveils 2010 Uniforms
by Women's Sports Nation
posted January 16, 2010 at 1:40pm
Women's Professional Soccer unveiled the uniforms for the 2010 season (click picture for larger image). In all honesty, they look way better than last years ill-fitted uniforms with the odd, square-shaped neck line. Yeah, I know I said last year's uni's l...more
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PUMA unveils new WPS match ball
by Pretty Tough
posted January 15, 2010 at 4:16pm
The official 2010 PUMA WPS ball has been bouncing through Philadelphia all week and was finally unveiled tonight at the NSCAA Soccer Convention.
Those following the ball’s journey through Philly found it first on the famed stairs that Rocky ascended ...more
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Functional or just pretty?
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted January 14, 2010 at 12:18pm
The Ulvang wool shirt felt nice and soft.The Bavac shirt felt rough on my skin. Earlier this winter I received a few long sleeve tops from Bavac and Vegard Ulvang. Two brands within the same company. Ulvang produce wool and Bavac synthetic garments for tr...more
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Surf Gear: The Next Generation
by A Glam Slam
posted January 13, 2010 at 3:41pm
Just when you thought you had seen it all, Star Trek surf gear comes along. Yes, you
heard correctly. What better way to making surfing “un-cool” than with a line
of wetsuits designed to resemble the famous uniforms of the Star Trek crew.
Okay nerd
j...more
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Moji Ice Pack Review + Giveaway!
by Chic Runner
posted January 12, 2010 at 6:00pm
I was sent the Moji Ice Pack to review for my lower back. I have had some lower back pain, that I’ve had my entire life, especially when starting to run longer distances (12+ miles) and I really was interested to see how the product would work out for m...more
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A retreat for your feet
by A Glam Slam
posted January 8, 2010 at 1:06pm
Yoga is supposed to be a relaxing and calming experience. Yet when we think about toting around a large yoga mat for each class or worse yet, borrowing a used one, it can be anything but peaceful. Thankfully you can now trade in the yoga mat for yoga so...more
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Lindsey Vonn works out
by Kaci Kust
posted January 7, 2010 at 1:38pm
If you've ever wondered how Olympic athletes do basic strength and conditioning training, check out this Under Armour video of U.S. Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn.
Vonn has taken a basic philosophy and added to it for her own personal philosophy that h...more
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Stabil-ICERS from 32North
by Endurance Meg
posted January 7, 2010 at 11:44am
Marg and I have made a regular tradition of venturing out in the cold and snow covered Houghton at least once a week for a good run that turns into a vent-fest and stress reliever. The hills make getting the aggression out a little bit easier, but the s...more
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Grease Monkey Wipes on ABC's Shark Tank
by Bike Diva
posted January 5, 2010 at 11:43am
PRESS
RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Grease Monkey Wipes Dives
into ABC’s Shark Tank
Tune in Friday, January 15 (9 PM ET/8
PM CT) to the ABC Television Network to see G...more
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Loving the SPI Belt for Trail Running
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted January 4, 2010 at 2:15pm
Even though I’m officially in my off season of running, my SPI belt is not taking a vacation. I have grown to love this little guy. I’ll tell you why in this post. (Disclosure: I received a free SPI belt to try out and review from SPI’s PR firm. I...more
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Step out in custom kicks
by A Glam Slam
posted December 23, 2009 at 2:34pm
No two feet are alike, which is why many men and women are
very particular when it comes to their shoes. They must be the right color, design and fit and sneakers are no exception to this rule. But so
often we wish there was a little something we could ch...more
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Sporthill = Life saver
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted December 22, 2009 at 1:38pm
What to wear when freezing cold?The last two weeks have been very wintery with cold and windy conditions here in Oslo. The temperatures have been from -14C/6.8F to -10C/14F and very windy. I have to garments I use at this temperature and that's Sporthill ...more
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Oakley Women's Photo Shoot 2009
by WakeGirls.com's Vimeo Channel
posted December 21, 2009 at 9:36pm
We were fortunate enough to hang out with Amber Wing, Nicola Butler, Jack Blodgett and Aaron Katen during the 2009 Oakley Women's Photo Shoot. The shoot took place over two days in Clermont, FL. A big thank you to Oakley for allowing us to tag along.
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Core Concepts winter gear review
by Endurance Meg
posted December 20, 2009 at 7:15pm
Ever want to shout “Oh, oh, you don’t even know!” to someone? That’s kind of how I feel about the whole #snOMG extravaganza going on east-ward on the Atlantic Coast. [For those that don't speak Twitter, the hashtag (#) indicates a 'trending topi...more
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Fun Golf Gift – Identity Golf Balls
by Sports Girls Play
posted December 17, 2009 at 12:40pm
When I play golf with my husband it is usually pretty easy for us to keep track of who is using which ball – I usually use pink, pink or pink. However, when playing with a group of ladies you may need to differentiate your ball of choice a little more. ...more
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A revolution in ping pong
by A Glam Slam
posted December 16, 2009 at 2:57pm
Could a new paddle elevate the sport of ping pong from geek to chic?
The Brodmann Blades paddle has recently been featured in
both Entertainment Weekly and GQ Magazine not only as a great holiday gift,
but as one of the greatest innovations in the game...more
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Dear Derby Santa
by eRacer X-Files
posted December 15, 2009 at 4:16pm
Dear Derby Santa,
I've been a bad good, good rollergirl. How about getting me a few gifts to shove in my fishnet & stiletto stockings? You know, it IS the off-season training time, and what better time to break in new gear than as I sweat off all those h...more
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Look sleek on the slopes
by A Glam Slam
posted December 15, 2009 at 3:21pm
Hit the slopes in style on your ski vacation this season.
Introducing every ski bunny’s dream: the new Gucci Eyeweb Ski Goggles. The luxe
Italian brand has just released unisex ski goggles that come in black or white,
with the signature red and green st...more
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TheTrickedOutHorse.com's Lisa Barone - Part 2!
by The Barrel Racing Blog
posted December 15, 2009 at 11:36am
The woman behind The Tricked Out Horse brings real rodeo barrel racing experience to her outlaw brand of tack and belts. Lisa Barone has had success in the International Professional Rodeo Association, American Professional Rodeo Association, Professiona...more
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