By Curtis Staples I had big plans for 2009 - big plans that included "a lot" of training to get faster. Not "a lot" as in years past when 30 hours on the bike was a standard week, and a mere 15 was recovery, but "a lot" compared to
GEAR REVIEW - Nike LunarGlide+MSRP - $100.00Medicine sure has changed since I was a kid. What once caused me to hide behind my dad's La-Z-Boy shuddering with fear now has to be hidden from my children because it tastes too much like candy. With the global release of the
Shimano SH-TR70 Bike Shoes: $349.99 - By Cid Cardoso, Jr.Finding a good fit with a pair of bike shoes is harder than one would think. It's not that there aren't enough options out there. There are numerous brands and over one hundred models to choose from. However, the line
By Cid Cardoso, Jr.If you have not been running with a GPS watch, you have been missing out on gathering a ton of valuable information for improving your training and racing. For years, if we wanted to know our running pace we had to wait until each mile marker
If you're looking for your first wetsuit or just a good suit to get you through the early season cold water races, the Orca S2 is the wetsuit for you. Orca is probably better known for their high-end wetsuits, selling for well over $500. Based in New Zealand, Orca
For years, I ran exclusively in New Balance shoes. I loved the wider toe box of the regularly sized shoe since I don't have exceptionally wide feet that require a larger width shoe, but still like the comfort of a roomy toe box. Some time back, I switched brands
Keeping with the one-handed removal and replacement that road racers and triathletes love, we took our favorite features of the Elite 2V and the Speed and combined them with enhancements for speed on the trails.Molded holsters for quick, one-handed Flask accessTwo 10 oz. Nutrition FlasksLarge dimensional pocketMesh pocket for
Vibram Five Fingers KSO - $80.00If performance footwear existed twenty years ago when I was a private in the Marines, I didn't know about it. But, I did know an old gunnery sergeant who taught me how to make the most out of the gear I had with a
Getting new running shoes is always exciting, especially if you have an interest in the constantly-emerging shoe technologies available on the market. At the top of my most recent wish list was a pair of Newton Running shoes. Fortunately, they were kind enough to send us a pair to
Stopped by the Bicycle Chain the other day and picked up the Specialized Future Shock Pump for my bike. If you don't already do so, you should check your shock pressure at least once a week (if you're riding 3-4 days like me). Your front shock should be 50%