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Why looking good while you run can boost confidence

Blog:  Here's an article my wife will appreciate.  It talks about how looking good while running is very important.  Arghh.


Click here to read it

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Go that extra mile when you pick your running socks

Blog:  Here's a short article that reminds us that picking the right running socks is just as important as choosing running shoes.



Click here to read it

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When cotton is rotten, wicking attire keeps its cool

Blog:  This isn't news to seasoned runners  -- cotton sucks.  However, if you're still wearing cotton when you run, it's time to make the switch to clothing that doesn't stick to you when you sweat.

Here's an article that explains more


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Running Hat Slideshow

Blog:   If you're interested in a new running hat, the New York Times created a slideshow/review of several types.  Think a running hat is just a pretty baseball cap?  Think again.  They wick sweat, decrease glare, reflect car headlights and even regulate head temperature. 


Here's the link


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It ain't Summer yet. Dress smart when you run

Blog:  Even though temps are increasing, you still need to dress smart. 

Here's a video from Runner's World that gives some good ideas for cold weather clothing options.

When fashion and running collide

Blog:  As a member of the opposite sex, I can't contribute much of an opinion on this.  Just thought it was sort of interesting and funny. 

Here's the press release headline:  First Seamless Running Skirt Debuts at Los Angeles Marathon

This was taken from the press release......

"This running skirt is not your typical pink running skirt. It has a built in lycra compression short which means no thigh bunching, and a non-elastic waist band eliminates chafing. Zensah Fabric®, a proprietary fabric, wicks away moisture, fights bacteria and odor."

Click here to read the rest

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Apparel advice for warm and cold runs

Blog:  This video is from RunnersGuide.com and has some good advice for picking the right type of clothes when running in the cold or the heat. 

Staying Warm in the Cold

Blog:  I found a good article on RunnersWorld.com that gives some tips for running in cold weather.  The article is written by Jenny Hadfield.  She talks about clothing, taking a warm shower before you run, planning out your route, and other things that will make running in the cold easier.

It's a good read.  Click here

Runners should wear reflective clothing

Blog:  Here's a letter to the editor that was printed in a newspaper in Tracy, Calfornia.  It's important for us all to remember to wear reflective clothing when we run.

EDITOR,

This is to alert my neighbor who was jogging on Whispering Wind Drive at about 6:50 a.m. Thursday — I understand you are trying to keep fit. Why were you trying to see if a car could hit you?

You were jogging in the street on Whispering Wind in a dark hooded sweatshirt and dark pants. The rain had stopped, but the roads were still wet. I missed you with my car because you had just run underneath a streetlight, so I could see you. If you had not run underneath that light just before I got to you, you might be in the hospital — or worse.

Please use reflective tape or put a reflector on your backside so any car coming from your rear can see you. Do use a little more caution when jogging in the dark.

I would like to be able to get to work without having to call the police because I hit or killed a neighbor.

— Elizabeth Tidd, Tracy

The shirt that changes sweat to heat

Blog:  Have any of you used or heard of Mizuno's "Breathe Thermo" line of running clothes?  Outside of the typical marketing hype, Mizuno claims that the shirt uses a chemical reaction to change sweat to heat.

Hmmm.  For me, as much as I sweat, the shirt may get so hot that it bursts into flames.

I'll probably pick one of these up and give it a try.  Sounds interesting.

BTW, this is not an ad for Mizuno.  I just found this shirt on the web and think it sounds interesting.  I'm all about gadgets.....and this shirt falls into that category (if it works).

Here's a link to the shirt on the Mizuno website