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14 January 2009 ~ 12 Comments

Gear (Semi-)Review: Sweat GUTR

For the athlete who has serious sweat issues, running in their eyes and soaking through sweatbands, the Sweat GUTR is designed for you. The Sweat GUTR channels sweat away from the eyes via their patented MicroLip technology. It comes with 3 elastic closure loops to customize the size; for small, medium and large heads. Then [...]

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30 December 2008 ~ 4 Comments

Apparel Review: Under Armour Women’s ColdGear Frosty Tight

When I knew I had to do a 20-mile run in 20 degree/snowy weather, an emergency trip to the store to get a pair of full length pants was on the agenda. Previously I did not own a pair of running pants, only capris/shorts/skirts. I chose these for a couple reasons: 1) they weren’t terribly [...]

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11 December 2008 ~ 9 Comments

Product Review: Action Wipes

I usually carry a pack of generic face wash wipes with me in my run bag when I go running with friends. This way I can wipe my face down after runs, especially long outings, getting rid of the salty, crusty buildup. Often these wipes seem like they are either too scratchy or they get [...]

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03 December 2008 ~ 8 Comments

Apparel Review: Gracie’s Gear Short Top

I first learned about Gracie’s Gear in a magazine. Sadly I can’t remember which publication had the article, but it caught my eye as an innovative product. Then I saw the company mentioned on the Fitness For Mommies blog. (Yes, I read that site even though I’m not a mother. Rachel is running a good [...]

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24 November 2008 ~ 14 Comments

Product Review: Emuprofen

At the health expo for the San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon I was introduced to Emuprofen, a topical ibuprofen cream. A topical ibuprofen is a good choice for athletes because it allows the pain-relief to get directly into the tissue where it is needed. Plus, taking ibuprofen orally before or during training/racing is generally [...]

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12 November 2008 ~ 5 Comments

Apparel Review: New Balance NBx Control Capri

The New Balance NBx Control Capri seems to be their equivalent to the CW-X Stabilyx line. [Read my review on the CW-X Stabilyx capri] The New Balance website touts these as: “Maximum leg support and muscle control for the avid runner, the Control Capri offers incredible performance features to enhance your workout.” The capris feature [...]

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