Several runners have expressed interest in the Octane xct hydration pack by Camelbak. Here is a review that appeared on the Cyclist web site.
Tick Key
It’s hard to imagine that it won’t be too long before running in the woods will have to be followed with a tick check afterwards. If you have a dog, you may even have to be on the lookout for the little critters even sooner. Removing ticks is sometimes tricky but the Tick Key is a neat gadget that was designed and manufactured here in Connecticut. [Read more…] about Tick Key
A softer ride for barefoot runners
Nature News has just published an article about Harvard professor Daniel Lieberman who has ditched his trainers and started running barefoot. His research shows that barefoot runners, who tend to land on their fore-foot, generate less impact shock than runners in sports shoes who land heel first. This makes barefoot running comfortable and could minimize running-related injuries. [Read more…] about A softer ride for barefoot runners
SportsTrack
Use a Garmin or other GPS device to records your training runs? I have a Forerunner 305 and initially used the Training Center software supplied by Garmin. But recently I’ve been using another application which seems much better. [Read more…] about SportsTrack
Wilderness Running Company
I was recently sent a link to a new web site dedicated to serving trail runners call Wilderness Running Company. I haven’t personally used it but thought it was worth spreading the word as to its existence.
Demographics of participants and performance trends at the WSER 100-Mile Endurance Run
The following scientific paper was recently published that you may find of interest that examines changes in the demographics of participants and performance trends at the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run (WSER) since its inception in 1974. [Read more…] about Demographics of participants and performance trends at the WSER 100-Mile Endurance Run