The days are already getting shorter and before too long we’ll have to consider once again running with lamps. Here is an light from GoMotion, makers of body-mounted LED lights that is being introduced this fall. [Read more…] about GoMotion Light
Victoria’s Little Secret
During the run this weekend, I happened to overhear two female runners discussing the apparel they were running in and discovered that Victoria Secret has it’s own line of athletic wear.
Ladies, to check it out, click here.
Wick-er Warmup Towel
How many times have you finished a long race you’ve wanted freshen up and wipe the sweat away from many hours effort, or needed to dry off after washing the crud from your tired body that has congealed with that sweat, only to remember you didn’t bring a towel! [Read more…] about Wick-er Warmup Towel
Definitely NOT “Vibram Five Fingers”
From one extreme to the other, these might be perfect for AJC…
Vitamins ‘undo exercise efforts’
Taking vitamins after exercise may undo some of the beneficial effects of the workout, research suggests. Some advocate taking antioxidants like vitamin C and E to help protect the body from harmful chemical by-products it creates when breaking into a sweat. It is thought that antioxidant vitamins may be able to prevent damage to the body’s tissues called “oxidative stress” by eliminating the free radicals which are said to cause it. But a study at the University of Jena, have shown that free radicals may have a positive effect on the body by increasing its sensitivity to insulin – something that is lost in type 2 diabetes. [Read more…] about Vitamins ‘undo exercise efforts’
Vibram Five Fingers
Vibram Five Fingers are claimed to offer a simple and sleek design offering a more balanced and control approach to wearing shoes. [Read more…] about Vibram Five Fingers