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Tale of two different shoes
by Run Girl Run
posted January 17, 2011 at 11:52pm

I learned a valuable lesson this weekend. When you have a closet full of old running shoes that are all the same style, you should pay very close attentions to which shoes you grab and stuff into your duffel bag. Or else you may end up in the same predi...more

Review of Indoor Bike Trainers
by Bike Diva
posted January 14, 2011 at 9:42pm

Buying A Bike Trainer?…Know This First After months and months of research into the world of indoor bike trainers, I've learned a thing or two about what a perspective buyer should be looking for. Having done a lot of indoor bike trainer reviews, I�...more

Superfan Daily: Glider Gloves plus some Track & Field news
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted January 6, 2011 at 3:47pm

It's winter. You wear gloves. You use an iPhone, iPad, or similar touch-screen device, but have to take off your gloves to use it. So do I.Recently I bought* a pair of Glider Gloves, which have conductive threads woven into them and allow the wearer...more

Salsa Cycles Handlebar Stem Recall
by Bike Diva
posted January 4, 2011 at 2:31pm

Salsa Cycles Recalls Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard PR Newswire WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2011 WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a...more

Toning Shoes Review
by Chic Runner
posted December 28, 2010 at 1:48pm

So I decided to give the ‘toning’ shoe craze a chance. People have emailed me about if I have ever tried the shoes and I want to be completely honest in this post. I hope not to offend anyone, but I really did a LOT of work on this review throughout...more

Fancy Feet: World's first bball shoes designed to prevent ankle sprains
by A Glam Slam
posted December 27, 2010 at 1:58pm

While games take center stage in the NBA, sneakers follow pretty close behind. Basketball shoes are more than just a necessity on-court, they are a major fashion statement and an iconic symbol for some of the league's greatest players. Each season, fans e...more

A Very Fit Christmas
by Run Girl Run
posted December 27, 2010 at 12:06pm

Just a few gifts that Santa left at the Run Girl Run house this Christmas. Pull buoy and pool towel for my Mom Running socks for my Dad Reflective tape and an LED light for Dad Road ID for Dad Groupon to my parents' running store for Mom A Gar...more

Dear Santa (From an Athlete)
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted December 11, 2010 at 10:34am

Dear Santa, I know you busy at the North Pole. Besides checking all the good boys and girls lists you’re probably shoveling snow. Or do the elves do that? Anyway, I’m not your typical person. I like to sweat. I might not always be crazy about getting...more

Just a few of my favorite things
by Chic Runner
posted December 10, 2010 at 10:30am

I wanted to share a few of my favorite things with everyone on the lovely web. These are some of the things I SWEAR by when I run. Just a thought if you are making any last minute changes on your Christmas list. I got in a solid three miler this morning b...more

Redline D640 Bicycles Recalled
by Bike Diva
posted December 9, 2010 at 8:22pm

Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Redline Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard PR Newswire WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2010 WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today ann...more

Interview with MMA Fighter Roxanne Modafferi: Part II
by alexia
posted December 9, 2010 at 4:55pm

This is the second half of a two-part with MMA fighter Roxanne Modafferi. You can see part one here: http://bit.ly/fJYYbN. The interview is brought to you courtesy of MMA Industries. Check out their selection of quality MMA gear....more

Want to Win a Pair of Kurus?
by womentalksports
posted December 9, 2010 at 1:08pm

Your feet are not flat. They're rounded in the heel, contoured in the arch, and uniquely shaped in the forefoot. What if there was an active shoe that actually custom molded to your unique foot? What if this technology offered you the phenomenal support ...more

Tinker Bell Would Not Approve
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted December 9, 2010 at 11:02am

Hello out there. This is a note to anyone who is looking to buy their first board or any parent looking for the cheapest/easiest purchase of a skateboard for their kid. These things you see at Wal-Mart, Target, Toys-R-Us, Sports Authority, Dicks, and co...more

The Endurance Meg Holiday Wish-List
by Endurance Meg
posted December 9, 2010 at 10:41am

The holidays are coming! Eek! My list hasn’t even been tackled yet. Double eek! If you are like me, you already know what to get your significant other who 1) likes to ride his bike, 2) is in grad school and 3) lives in a snowy, cold place. Ok, so I ha...more

Looking Good?
by SkaterGirl
posted December 5, 2010 at 2:12pm

Looking to give someone a unique and stylish Christmas present this year – then look no further than the Skateboard Mirror. It looks great anywhere – the bathroom, hallway, bedroom even garage!! It can be wallmounted either horizontally or verticall...more

New Obsession: Juicy Couture "Black Diamond" ski goggles
by A Glam Slam
posted December 3, 2010 at 7:57pm

Snow bunnies can bring some style to the slopes this season with the new "Black Diamond" ski goggles from Juicy Couture. The fun, feminine and sporty eyewear will be a great compliment to any ski ensemble. This is the third ski goggle to be unveiled by J...more

Adidas relaunches women's techfit collection
by A Glam Slam
posted December 3, 2010 at 12:38pm

First came "toning" sneakers, which promised to help wearers shape up without even stepping inside the gym. Now "toning" apparel has become the new craze, promising to help wearers get fit faster. Brands like Reebok and Fila have introduced exercise gear ...more

Giveaway: Helly Hansen Baselayers
by Westbound Boarder
posted December 2, 2010 at 11:49am

So the snow has been falling all across the West, which to me, means only one thing…winter is unofficially here! What does that mean to all of you? Time to gear up…and what better way to do so than starting with the basics. We are talking baselayers h...more

RoadID
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted December 1, 2010 at 6:24pm

I have a true passion to wear a RoadID. I don’t get up on my soapbox very often, but here it is today. It is pivotal to train, race, travel, with emergency contact information. RoadID is a revolutionary company for active people to feel safe when the...more

Holiday update: I’ve been good!
by Chic Runner
posted November 30, 2010 at 12:58am

This morning I was still a little sick from working over Thanksgiving so I haven’t gotten much running in lately. With a congested nose and seal like cough, I know it’s my best interest to get better asap. Turkey Trot went great. It was a cold and lo...more

Seven Great Gift Ideas for Runners
by Run Girl Run
posted November 29, 2010 at 7:00pm

Stuck on what to get the runner in your life for Christmas this year? Here are some ideas to get you started. I recommend checking Amazon because they often have the best deals (especially today on Cyber Monday), but I've suggested a few other places you ...more

Cyber Monday: An endurance holiday gift guide
by Byline to Finish Line
posted November 29, 2010 at 6:45pm

Welcome to Cyber Monday, the day when people are back to work after the Thanksgiving break and eagerly killing time in the office by shopping online. And, so, today we celebrate all things retail in the blog with ideas for what to get the runner, cyclist...more

A new fave place to shop
by Chic Runner
posted November 24, 2010 at 12:15pm

So I have been slacking on my shopping in the running department lately. I have been only been doing some online shopping for a few random things for Christmas gifts (ahead of the game!!) and going to the grocery store. BORING! Deciding to run a half the ...more

Surprise feature in Columbia's Omni-Heat Jacket
by Women Skiing and Sports
posted November 22, 2010 at 12:14pm

My new Omni-Heat jacket by Columbia is incredibly warm and stylish. The warmth comes from the revolutionary thermal technology of the tiny silver dots in the inside of the lining that generates and retains heat created by your body. You can read about t...more

Choosing skis & ski clothing
by Pretty Tough
posted November 19, 2010 at 1:10am

It used to be you could determine your ski length by reaching the tip of the ski to the top of your head. You’d add five to 10 centimeters according to skill and weight. Using the top of your head is still a good guide, but with shaped skis, the trend i...more

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