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Amateur Athletes Yearly Racing & Training Budget
by Bike Diva
posted September 17, 2010 at 1:06am
Above: Just a small sampling of the shoes a runner will go through in a typical year.
Budget Your Athletic Expenses
Although I've been a cyclist for about 7 years, 2011 will be the beginning of my 4th race season. I started running about 3 years ag...more
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Vincero Design Magnetic Bike Bottle Mount
by Bike Diva
posted September 15, 2010 at 2:16pm
I was recently contacted by Vincero Design, asking me if I'd like to test out their new hydration system. Their bottle mount system uses rare earth magnets on both the bottle and bottle mount. You attach their Edge 16 carbon composite mount to your bi...more
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Ole Hangs Ten Into History!
by Westbound Boarder
posted September 12, 2010 at 1:06pm
This is a little story about a guy who builds surfboards.
Bob “Ole” Olson recently celebrated his 80th birthday and as such, could quite possibly be the oldest surfboard shaper on the planet. On a recent trip to Maui, I caught up with Ole as he was b...more
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Athletes believe in the power of the Q-Link
by A Glam Slam
posted September 9, 2010 at 5:33pm
Pitching
game 7 of the World Series, drowning the winning putt at the 18th hole or
serving for the match in a Grand Slam tournament; what do these have in common?
Professional athletes who are all under extreme stress and the pressure to perform. And th...more
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Bikelust
by Chic Runner
posted August 27, 2010 at 6:46pm
So. I have something to admit. Every time I run lately, I longingly look at the ones that are constantly barking which way they want to pass me. The ones in spandex so tight it seems to cut off circulation to their brains to remind them not to be douchey....more
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What's Your Favorite Softball Bat?
by Softball Performance Blog
posted August 7, 2010 at 2:18pm
Someone recently asked me which softball bat to buy. They were debating between the Louisville TPS Xeno, the Easton Stealth, and the DeMarini CF4.
It's been a while since I've asked around the softball world for input and I'm curious to see what everyo...more
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Oregon Scientific's All-Terrain Video Camera
by Bike Diva
posted August 6, 2010 at 4:13pm
PRESS RELEASE
Outdoor Enthusiasts Get Extreme With Oregon Scientific's New HD ATC9K All-Terrain Video Camera
Upload Videos from the Slopes, Waves, Road, or Trails to Facebook for a Chance to Win
TUALATIN, Ore., July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Camcorder...more
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What’s in my Gear Check Bag?
by Chic Runner
posted August 5, 2010 at 4:31pm
So I always think the what’s in your purse posts are fun. So does Page, but that has nothing to do with anything besides the fact that I realize that I do also take the most random crap in my gear check bag and maybe perhaps someone thought it would be ...more
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Profile Design Aerodrink VS Aquacell
by Bike Diva
posted August 4, 2010 at 8:11pm
Profile Designs hydration systems: Aerodrink and Aquacell.
I'm relatively new to owning a triathlon bike. I just purchased mine the end of October, 2009, after racing my first season of duathlons. I'm still figuring out all the bells and whistles to a...more
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Win It: Helly Hansen Ekolab Recycler Jacket
by Westbound Boarder
posted August 4, 2010 at 5:41pm
Looking for adventure this summer? Well look no further. Helly Hansen has introduced to their summer line, a new and incredible lightweight breathable jacket that is perfect for the summertime adventurer. What could be so incredible about a jacket? Wel...more
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The honesty, and saving grace, of triathlon
by Byline to Finish Line
posted August 4, 2010 at 12:40pm
I had no intention of buying shoes at the Ironman Lake Placid expo but my training compadre Nick wanted to try on a variety. Since he played the role of my personal lifeguard while I swam my first 2.4 miles earlier that day, I figured shopping with him wa...more
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Take a hike (with the right footwear)
by Pretty Tough
posted July 28, 2010 at 11:43pm
Hiking shoes or boots are an essential part of any outdoor wardrobe. From waterproof sandals to lightweight walking shoes or protective boots, choosing the right footwear may be the most important decision you make as a hiker or backpacker. The shoes or b...more
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Shopping for a winter jacket in the middle of summer
by Pretty Tough
posted July 28, 2010 at 1:36pm
It may be the middle of summer but I’m on a hunt for a winter coat. I’m moving to Boston at the end of August for college and am trying to buy the necessities before I leave. The problem is, I live in Los Angeles where warm, winter clothes aren’t re...more
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World’s Largest Skateboard!
by SkaterGirl
posted July 26, 2010 at 6:51pm
Giant skateboard built by Joe Ciaglia and the team at California Skateparks. Certified by the Guinness Book of World Records, the board is 3 feet 7 1/2 inches tall, 8 feet 8 inches wide and 36 feet 7 inches long.
Click here to view the embedded video.
w...more
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The latest in cycling trends
by Pretty Tough
posted July 24, 2010 at 5:30pm
According to Trend Central, the bike community is continuing to innovate and thrive. Here are some of the latest happenings in the cycling world.
Rolling Orange: They may not be world champions of soccer, but the Dutch are still an authority on bike...more
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First run sans Garmie
by Run Girl Run
posted July 21, 2010 at 12:57pm
This morning was my first ran sans Garmie since I got the little guy a few months ago. His battery died five minutes in. I'm usually so anal retentive about making sure it's charged, but I forgot yesterday.So this morning I was supposed to do 1.75 out and...more
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Four Shoe Review
by Chic Runner
posted July 20, 2010 at 5:18pm
After the whole beloved Nike Volmero but my toes won’t stop bleeding debacle ( don’t click if you don’t like blood ), I decided it was time for new shoes. I visited the K-Swiss Store in Santa Monica one day and picked up two new awesome pairs of sho...more
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A few words from a former data-junkie
by Endurance Meg
posted July 20, 2010 at 2:54pm
Hello, my name is Megan, and I am a recovering data junkie.
You see, I’ve been clean now for nearly three weeks. My GPS watch has been stowed away in my suitcase since my trip to Florida, and I took the PowerTap SL+ out of my online shopping cart. My h...more
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In golf woman=old person?
by After Atalanta
posted July 18, 2010 at 4:37pm
Just a little anecdote for this Sunday morning.Was out shopping for golf clubs Friday evening (well I was tagging along on said shopping trip mostly as a info-gathering session). So my shopping friend was looking for a rescue club and was asking the sales...more
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Educating more than how to skate
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted July 18, 2010 at 2:50pm
The ladies are packed in the van for the GRO Beyond Tour West. These are five of the boards and the thing that makes them so great is that they all support girls skateboarding. From left to right check out Asdzaan, Elissa Steamer board from Zero, Abby...more
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Elissa Steamer gets Krooked
by SkaterGirl
posted July 17, 2010 at 12:29pm
Elissa has a new guest model deck with Krooked Skateboards. Congrats Elissa!!
As far as we know, they’re on limited distribution and currently only available from certain skate shops in the US. If anyone has a link to a shop page where we can buy one...more
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Roll out the Aurorae mat for the ultimate yoga experience
by A Glam Slam
posted July 16, 2010 at 7:31pm
Whether
yoga is a huge part of your daily routine or you're just getting started, do it
the right way. There's nothing worse than struggling through your workout,
trying to find a position on your mat that doesn't result in back pain. And
a faulty yoga m...more
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Top 5 Friday: Best Race Swag
by Byline to Finish Line
posted July 16, 2010 at 12:39pm
Each year I sift through my closet and make a pile of clothes to donate to charitable organizations. Inevitably the pile includes a fair amount of race t-shirts. Some of them I keep — from races that were memorable for some reason or because I really li...more
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Chanel dives into sporty timepieces
by A Glam Slam
posted July 13, 2010 at 4:19pm
A Glam Slam loves any excuse to talk about Chanel. And when it involves a sports connection, well that's even better.
The Parisian fashion house has launched their first ever men's diving watch. The brand teamed up with Laird Hamilton, American big wave ...more
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