The heat of summer is officially cranked up to high intensity. While hydration tends to be the topic demanding the attention in the summer months, it’s time to shift focus to protecting your skin as you pour on the mileage. Sunscreen is the key element to remember as a line of defense as you leave [...]

Stepping to the starting line of a race, my mind circles in thought. Lately it has been anxiety about my gear. This new found anxiety revolves around one big question: Am I wearing the right shoes today? As you can imagine, shoe selection for racing or speed work is kind of a big deal. After [...]

Living in the Carolinas the history of textiles are woven into the region’s DNA. While the last decade produced plenty of stories about Main Street American textile mills closing their doors, a progressive player in the performance tee shirt arena has pulled mill door back open staking their claim in being “Locally Sewn”. Sport Science [...]

Silence is golden. Imagine the impact a simple running shoe can make in the world by focusing on the environment. Think a little lateral for a minute. Some remember a time when leisure suits were hot stuff – not most of us though. Well Brooks Running reaches deep into the closet for these once treasured [...]

Sunscreen is the last layer of protection you can wear when you hit the roads. Naturally your skin and body will appreciate Soleo Organics Sunscreen more than you can imagine. In the quest to live a more sustainable life most of us have naturally gravitated toward organics primarily while grocery shopping. Until recently sunscreen would [...]

Paradise found. The last place you’d imagine sporting coconut shells is on your feet. Find yourself in sock paradise plowing through the miles in the NBx Cocona Socks by New Balance. With just under half the fiber content in these sock derived from the coconut shell, you’ll enjoy superior moisture wicking and a performance fit [...]

For years I’ve heard stories about other runners changing shoes mid-stream in the marathon and watched a handful of triathlon transitions. Curiously I’ve always wondered how this could be possible to do without giving up precious time. Maybe a clumsy nature has plagued my shoe tying skills since each story that stands out didn’t mentioned [...]

In mid-2009, a new accessory by Nathan – Human Propulsion Laboratories joined my family of gear. The L.E.D. Safety Strobe was a required accessory for all runners participating in the Blue Ridge Relay which was my influenced introduction. Though I’ve always turned a blind eye to “safety” accessories, later in life and since having a [...]

Cold weather running brings on the dawn of new fashionable gear. Last year I became a loyal fan of the Sugoi Arm Warmers and at the end of the season found the Tatu Arm Warmers. If you like gear with a little cutting-edge style, value comfort, and want to reduce wearing long sleeve shirts in [...]

When logging the miles and engaging in endurance sports, hydration is essential. GU Energy Labs is no stranger to engineering nutrition support products for endurance athletes of all stature. With the recent release of GU’s Electrolyte Brew, you now have another option to consider for your hydration needs.
The “Electrolyte Brew” is a hydration product who’s [...]