running gear

New Balance Beacon Review

In my previous life I was an eCommerce and technical consultant for Fortune 500 companies for a decade. One of the coolest projects that I had the opportunity to work…

How I Justify My Premium Running Gear

Woah those shoes are how much? Me, every time I look at what people pay for high heels that make my toes ache and my calves scream for relief…and likely…

DNA Testing for Healthier Living: Does it Work?

We’ve all seen the commercials about finding your ancestry thanks to DNA testing, but we have a whole new world opening up with fitness DNA. This has been on my…

ASICS GT-2000 7 Review

Sponsored by Zappos, all opinions are my own. You might not know this, but it’s thanks to my friends at ASICS that I had a chance to train for and…

TomTom Runner Watch Review

I get asked frequently about which GPS watch I wear and the truth is that I rotate a lot..but one that you’ve seen on my wrist for at least 4…

Timex Ironman GPS Watch Reviews

12 years ago I walked in to Wal-Mart as a poor college student looking for a watch to wear as I started running. I found a Timex Ironman watch that…

Epson ProSense 307 Review: GPS Multisport Watch

Following is a detailed Epson ProSense 307 review, including features and my own experience using the watch for a few months of training and daily tracking. Hopefully, this will provide…

The Good Old Running Days Sucked

It’s always fun to look back with longing at days gone by and imagine it as rosy, less complicated by technology, easier to connect with your community and all the…

TomTom Spark 3 Review

We know that I’m a huge fan of a good GPS watch and also SUPER PICKY. I’ve tested so many different watches now, pitting Suunto vs Polar vs Garmin, but…

Oakley Radar Pace: Never Check Your Watch Again

The streets are quiet. The moon shining a sliver of a path along the sidewalk; just enough to keep you moving, but cautious. And then you wonder “what’s my pace?”…

Jawbone Up 3 Review: More than Step Tracking

As runners we have an unfortunate habit of thinking that our workout means we can sit the rest of the day…not true!! We need to move more, it’s part of…

Daily Burn Black Fire Review with Bob Harper

After committing to cross training this Spring, I was thrilled to find myself actually hitting a weekly goal of multiple strength workouts.Of course, while I enjoy the repittion of running,…

Polar RC3 integrated GPS watch Review

Runners are not known for being open to change. We find a pair of running shoes that work and head out to buy them in mass, lest they change the…