Advice & Reviews

 Free advice for runners (worth every penny you pay for it):

• Please don't drive home after an ultra
• Winter running strategies and other considerations
• Cold weather accessories
• Traction and footwear for winter and all-season running
• How to avoid freezing after running in cold weather
• DIY trail runner 10 essentials kit
• DIY ankle warmers and emergency mittens
• Wear a hat with a brim
• Cover your neck in cold weather
• Wear wicking fabrics in cold weather to prevent frostbite
• Merino wool is heckin' awesome
• Stuff to keep in your race bag (triathlon-based, but applicable to running)
• Pickle juice - how it stops muscle cramps
• Why a cotton bandana is awesome for keeping cool in hot weather
• The best time of day to run
• Heat adaptation strategies
• Is it the stuff you rub in, or just the rubbing?
• Some people shouldn't go low carb
• Swimming is amazing cross-training for runners
• You should train by running downhill sometimes
• Heat management strategies
• Ice bath or hot tub?
• Dynamic stretching post-run cool-down
• Dynamic stretching pre-run warm-up
• Why fit people are cold all the time
• Shut down your excuses
• The bubblegum theory of overtraining

Gear Reviews:

• Dirty Girl gaiters
• Insulated shorts - Indyeva Boon & Ohsho Lidia
• Sugoi Midzero Bun Toaster (2021 model)
• Runyon Canyon Apparel - full mesh trucker, bandana, and RAWR sleeveless - mini review
• Belcorva shorts: 5" pocket and Runner's Dream 5-pocket - mini review
• Slackline Industries Play Line - mini review
• Crescent Moon EVA Snowshoes
• Sugoi Subzero Zap Tights (2018) - mini review
• Running Room RRX Extreme Wind Run Pants (2018) - mini review
• Gator Tip Toes neoprene toe covers (for running - not cycling toe covers - mini review)
• Running Room RRX Extreme Shell Mitts (2018) - mini review
• Skhoop Original Skirt - mini review
• Fitsok Isolwool Trail Cuff Socks
• Elastoplast SOS Blister bandages
• Marmot Women's Jump Start Capri tights (2015)
• Dark Speed Works Speedpack 480 bento box (2012)
• Ultimate Direction Fastdraw Plus handheld water bottle (2010)
• Louis Garneau Power Block Jacket (2009) - the BEST winter running jacket ever!
• SPIbelt small item carrier
• Saris Gran Fondo bicycle rack (2012)
• CRAFT PXC Storm Tights (2012)
• Ultimate Direction Wink Hydration Vest (2010)
• Louis Garneau Vent 2 vest (2009)
• Fuel Belt Revenge 3 bottle + gel flask belt (2009)
• Speedo Vanquisher swim goggles (2012)
• Hammer Nutrition