When I started training for iron distance triathlons over a decade ago, I trained by heart rate. Over time I used heart rate monitors from Nike and Timex. Both required use of a chest strap with reasonably small watches, which was important to me because I liked to run
By Chad Kufen Salming, a Swedish company, was started in 2001 by famous hockey player Borje Salming. The brand is well known in Europe and has been a leader in racquet sports for years. This past year, Salming launched the brand in the US with the North American headquarters
Gu Big Apple Energy Gel Earlier this year Gu did some much-needed rebranding and relabeling in its product line. For example, GU Brew Tablets are now called GU Hydration Drink Tabs. GU has also made all its gels vegan-friendly by removing amino acids that were derived from animal products.
By James Haycraft It’s about that time of year: the time where the biggest races of each person’s season are usually taking place. In the South it is probably almost without question the best time of year to be training. As it so happens, many athletes are also coming
LifeStraw Originally introduced in 2005 as an emergency response tool to filter water often contaminated following natural disasters, LifeStraw® is now used in water filtration products around the world. Weighing just 2 ounces and only 9 inches long, the award-winning LifeStraw® personal water filter can travel with you anywhere.
By Chad Kufen In 2013 when the Cervelo P3 redesign came out, I knew I had to have that bike! So in early 2014 I ordered mine from Cervelo and have been racing on it ever since. It was by far the best move (equipment-wise) I made to date.
New Balance Vazee Pace Get ready to reach all new speeds in Vazee Pace. Engineered for the relentless pursuit of “faster”, this lightweight running shoe delivers the snappy, responsive ride required for all the miles you have planned for it. Replacing the 890 in the New Balance lineup, the
By Cid Cardoso, Jr. After the introduction of the Clifton running shoe, Hoka One One lovers like me were eagerly anticipating it’s off road version, the Challenger ATR. With a more aggressive outsole and a slightly more supportive upper, Hoka said to have created a super light weight, smooth
Tyr Special Ops 2.0 Polarized Goggles Go fast or go home with the Special Ops 2.0 Polarized Goggle. This all-around goggle is engineered for triathlon, open water and training. Constructed with polarized lenses, the latex free performance goggle provides clarity, optical precision and comfort by filtering out 99.9% of
By Mark Wicker Profile Design is best known for producing high quality bike components such as aero bars, base bars, stems and hydration systems at often affordable prices. Their latest product line introduction is the TwentyFour Series wheels which are available as carbon clinchers or tubulars. “TwentyFour” represents the
