Product Reviews

And on the 7th day the endurance sport gods created…the Garmin 910xt

Every so often there is a product that hits the market that is a MUST HAVE for your training regime, and I can say without reservation that the Garmin 910xt GPS multi-sport watch is one of those products. I have to admit that I am a little biased as I have been a Garmin supporter for several years (Edge 405, Edge 500), but this one takes the cake. Needless to say, when I heard of this watch that mixed the GPS functionality of its predecessors, with a smaller watch design, ANT+ technology to track heart rate/power/speed/cadence (the list goes on), and state-of-the-art wireless swim metrics, I had to have one.
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In February, Clean Bottle introduced The Runner, which is the first and only hand held bottle to carry your iPod or smartphone. The Runner also offers ample storage for keys, energy gels and credit cards.

Since I don't own an iPhone and my HTC Evo with its much superior and larger screen size would not fit in the The Runner, I had to have my running partner Tristan Mitchell test out The Runner.
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This is the review you've all been waiting for. Don't lie, you were a little intrigued when you watched Meb win the trials in his Skechers. Obviously it's not all about the shoes you wear but it can play a factor in your performance . . . or lack thereof. When people first heard that Skechers was entering the running shoe market, most people scoffed at the idea. Why do we always jump to conclusions?



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Merrell and Vibram teamed up in 2011 to create a minimalist shoe, called The Trail Glove. Previously I had not much experience with Merrells, with the exception of my winter boots, so I was curious as to how good of a running shoe they would make. As stated before I love my Vibram Five Fingers and am a fan of Vibram soles.

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Adidas supernova™ Glide 4

Techy Stuff:
$115.00
Neutral.
UPPER: Stitched-on microsuede for smooth forefoot fit and support for the natural flex
zones of the foot.
LINING: ...

The SHEEX website claims that better sleeps leads to better performance. I'm not sure if they are talking about performance in the bedroom or on race day, but the sheets are damn comfortable and silky soft.

Full disclosure on RunColo, I didn't pay a dime for these sheets as they were sent to me in exchange for a product review. I also don't consider myself an information maven when it comes to bed sheets, I know the term thread count but that's about it, but I do know comfort.
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We first got word of a new line from Brooks about this time last year. Being the Brooks fan that I am, I quickly looked for release dates, hounded the local stores for info ...

"This shoe inspires speed," reads the Newton.com website. After using their new racing flat off and on throughout my recent marathon training cycle, I completely agree. The MV2 (pronounced MV squared) combines the benefits of all Newton shoes - their natural running technology that encourages a forefoot strike - with a zero heel-to-toe drop and a lightweight flat. And because of that, the shoe is winner and stands out as one of my favorite racing flats.
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Shoe selection is continually a hot topic for debate between runners and you will hardly find a consensus on any of them. If you have thought about minimal or barefoot running shoes, we have a new contender that will have heads turning. The Altra Zero Drop Instinct was selected Most Innovative shoe of the year by Competitor magazine in September. The Zero Drop concept is based on the idea that running natural will produce better results and less injuries because of the biomechanical neutral strike this shoe allows. With a true zero drop sole you are left to run with a natural stride that isn't being forced by the shoe you're wearing (most traditional running shoes are 8 to 12 mm drop from heel to toe). One major difference to the Instinct from what you'll find with most zero drop shoes is that it still gives you plenty of cushion. Minimal doesn't have to be uncomfortable. That's one thing I really loved about this shoe.
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