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Salomon Trail Running Pack S-Lab 12: Review

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The Salomon Trail Running Pack S-Lab 12 is for the serious ultra trail runner. I bought the Salomon Trail Running Pack S-Lab 12 this year when I was in Chamonix after running the UTMB. After the pack I used during the UTMB did not meet my expectation, and after seeing how many of the European runners were using the Salomon Trail Running Pack S-Lab 12; I decided to pay the price and make the purchase. And am glad that I did.

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Fenix Garmin for Running

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The Fenix Garmin for running came out this summer (2012) as Garmin’s first wristband GPS running watch for ultra-running. This Garmin for running has an advertised battery life of 50 hours, and thus appealed to mountainous hikers and runners alike. The Fenix Garmin for running also falls into the category of ABC watches. This stands for Altimeter, Barometer, and Compass.

Shut the GPS off and extend the battery life and the watch looks contemporary enough to be worn during every day use. The Fenix Garmin for running has rugged and modern

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Dirty Girl Gaiters

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Dirty Girl Gaiters are running gaiters that are specially designed to fit over a running shoe. If you don’t like rocks and other things getting in your shoes while running, than look no farther; Dirty Girl Gaiters are for you.

Dirty Girl Gaiters Design of Simplicity

Dirty Girl Gaiters are made of stretch Lycra that closely snugs around your shoe and ankle preventing rocks and debris from getting in your shoes. I don’t know about you, but for me there is nothing more annoying than rocks in my shoes, even little bitty

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Energy Bars Comparison of 5 Popular Energy Bars

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Here is an energy bars comparison of 5 popular energy bars that are used by endurance athletes. They are: PowerBar, Hammer, Honey Stinger, Clif Bar, and Larabar. The product descriptions, ingredients, and the nutritional facts are taken directly from the company web sites. The Pros and Cons are from manufactures web sites and independent user reviews. I think you will be surprised to read the ending comments on why energy bars are so popular.

PowerBar – Citrus Fruit Smoothie Energy Bar Product Description

PowerBar Fruit

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New Balance MT 101 Trail Running Shoes

ShareNew Balance MT 101: Product Review The New Balance MT 101 go the Distance at the Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile Trail Race

If you have been following the craze of barefoot running and minimalist running and are looking for a “minimalist” trail running shoe; the New Balance MT 101 just might be the shoe for you. I have been using the Vasque Blur and the Montrail Sabino over the last few years and have been satisfied with their performance; but neither have exceeded my expectations. I was hoping the Vasque was going to fix the

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SealSkinz Waterproof Socks

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Sealskinz waterproof, but not breathable sock.

Waterproof socks sounded like a good idea for racing in the cold mountains of Colorado. I purchased a pair of the SealSkinz over the calf, 15” Waterproof socks for an upcoming race, The Twin Mountain Trudge on January 15, 2011. The Twin Mountain Trudge takes place just outside of Laramie, WY. Just in case you did not connect the dots, it takes place in the middle of winter, in Wyoming. The Twin Mountain Trudge consists of two 11 mile laps.

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Uvex Crow Pro Antifog Sunglasses

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Uvex Crow Pro Antifog Sunglasses: Antifog Sunglasses – really?

How I came across using the Uvex Crow Pro Antifog Sunglasses was that I won my age group at the Eldora Ski Resort Nighthawk Snowshoe Series. It was a six snowshoe race every Wednesday night during the winter for six consecutive weeks. I was able to pick from a whole plethora of great prizes where I chose the Uvex Crow Pro Antifog Sunglasses because they claimed to be antifog. To

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Montrail Sabino Trail Running Shoe

ShareMontrail Sabino Trail Running Shoe: Product Review #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } The tread and sidwalls have held up after over 370 miles of abuse! Notice the protection around the toe box The tread after over 370 miles of trail running and racing Overall I have to rate

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