GearGuide

Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

Sunday, May 6th, 2012 10:25 am GMT -7

Mother’s Day is right around the corner. This year, my advice is skip the too-sweet holiday cards and put your cash towards an outdoor-oriented gift that she’ll be able to use on a run, a hike, at camp or where ever her adventures will take her.

Salomon XT Softshell Jacket Review

Saturday, April 21st, 2012 09:32 am GMT -7

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Soft, stretchy and lightweight, the Salomon XT running jacket delivers extreme versatility in a range of temps.

Top GPS Watch Reviews

Sunday, April 15th, 2012 02:56 pm GMT -7

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It used to be that there were only a few choices in GPS watches and the prices left them to only well-healed runners. Now, there is a raft of options from a range of brands – including New Balance, Soleus, Tech4o and Timex – at affordable prices.

New Balance N9 GPS Trainer Watch Review

Sunday, April 15th, 2012 02:50 pm GMT -7

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The New Balance N9 GPS trainer is made by the same folks that are behind the Highgear brand of outdoor timepieces and navigation products. Out of the box, the New Balance N9 looks big and solid with high-quality plastics.

Soleus GPS 1.0 Watch Review

Sunday, April 15th, 2012 02:49 pm GMT -7

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For less than $100, you cannot go wrong with the Soleus GPS 1.0. It’s small and light, yet just as rugged as watches costing four times as much.

Timex Ironman Run Trainer GPS Review

Sunday, April 15th, 2012 02:49 pm GMT -7

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Go big or go home. That’s the look of the Timex Ironman Run Trainer GPS. The watch face measures 60 mm x 50 mm and is roughly 20 mm thick, and Timex puts that real estate to good use.

Tech4o Discover GPS Watch Review

Sunday, April 15th, 2012 01:31 pm GMT -7

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Designed for more than just road running, the Tech4o Discover GPS watch is a sleek and compact package. It’s dimensions are very similar to the Soleus GPS 1.0 but the square face provides more viewable real estate which Tech4o uses for its unique, high-customizable and nicely done user interface.

Sport Science T-Shirt Review

Saturday, April 7th, 2012 07:45 pm GMT -7

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Feels like cotton, performs like tech fabric. Sport Science delivers a winner with their Smarter Basics gear.

Ecco Biom Trail Review

Sunday, April 1st, 2012 10:52 am GMT -7

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he Ecco Biom Trail 1.2 is one darn nice trail shoe. Comfortable. Solidly built. Great feel underfoot. Excellent grip. And good looking too.

Saucony Triumph 9 Shoe Review

Saturday, March 17th, 2012 10:49 am GMT -7

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The Triumph 9 delivered the comfort and fit I expected given my experience with the Saucony brand. One of the stated purposes of its minimal design is to encourage forefoot strike. It was successful from the first step.

Top Running Jacket Reviews

Sunday, February 19th, 2012 09:14 am GMT -7

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It’s cold out there. And for all but the heartiest runner, the conditions demand some protection beyond the typical t-shirt. Here are four running jackets that deliver from ASICS, REI, Saucony and The North Face.