As a regular in the endurance mountain biking world, I get a lot of questions from people about nutrition and hydration. Usually those questions revolve around what, how often, and how much do I eat and drink. Each person’s nutritional needs are mostly a personal decision, but if you don’t drink, you are sure to [...]
By Harlan Price:
The JetBoil Flash is the updated version of their classic PCS model, which was introduced to me by a friend who used it to make French pressed coffee post-ride. I think my heart was taken then. JetBoil has staked its reputation on making a super efficient, portable camp cooking system, and has [...]
In sprint races, seconds count. In long races comfort is key. TRISLIDE ($13.50 / 4 oz. container) from SBR Sports, Inc is a silicone-based, aerosol lubricant that will get you in and out of a wetsuit in seconds while also preventing chafing and blistering for just about anyone who logs major hours moving over [...]
H2O Audio’s Capture Case for the IPod Nano – Give your workout a soundtrack while creating the music video
Neosport’s new feature loaded NRG wetsuit line can make you faster and more confident in the swim. At $ 184.99 for a full suit and $ 139.99 for a sleeveless, the NRG suits let you pick up the gear you need while letting you still pay the entry fee to stand on the starting line.
Ecousable Stainless Steel Bottles & Ech2o Filtered Bottles…one of those great training gear choices that can keep you functioning at your peak while also giving you one more thing to feel good about every time you take a sip.
The chemicals in pool water are designed to kill, and as my pool time increases my hair and skin are also in a battle for their life. Aside from chemical damage, I don’t like to smell like last night’s swim workout with the first glistening of sweat in the morning’s run. TRISWIM’s family of products [...]
This Camelback XLP is a solid little package with a 72oz bladder that has been surprisingly free of the little quirks that normally annoy me with hydrations packs. When you pick up an empty XLP it’s light in the hands and has a simple and solid feel to it. According to the Camelback literature, the [...]
Real Food for High Performance. A great new book by Adam Kelinson. Living the active lifestyle doesn’t always leave time to shop for and prepare great meals. But for fuel-starved endurance athletes, there is no substitute for real food.
I get very attached to my bags. Maybe because it takes a certain amount of effort and time to determine what to put in the various pockets; or maybe it is just the familiarity of a bag that is with you all day. Whatever the reason, it takes something really great to get me to [...]
