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Product Review – Under Armour ColdGear Shirt and Tights

Published on January 19, 2012 By Greg

The Under Armour ColdGear fitted mock top and tights are promoted as the only layer you’ll need this winter. And, to an extent, they are right.

Product Review – Black Diamond Sprinter Headlamp

Published on November 14, 2011 By Greg

The Black Diamond Sprinter Headlamp provides a terrific balance of brightness, battery life, and comfort, making it an ideal accessory for your early morning run.

The Season of the Never-Repeating Route

Published on October 21, 2011 By Greg

This runner ran an experiment through the past season to see if he could avoid repeating a route. What did he learn? Well, maybe some lessons that translate well to life in general.

Running Shoe Review – Nike Lunarfly 2

Published on September 29, 2011 By Greg

The Nike Lunarfly 2 is an outstanding selection for the runner requiring just a little bit of support and cushioning for longer runs but still desiring light weight for racing and speed work.

Exercise – A Good Step Forward in Coping with Autism

Published on April 1, 2011 By Greg

While exercise is valuable (nay, essential) for all children, it has particular benefits for children with autism. By giving a means to expend his energy, regular exercise has helped improve our son’s focus, sleep habits, and therefore his overall progress.

The Winter of our Discontent

Published on February 26, 2011 By Greg

A hamstring injury has made this a long and drawn-out winter. Changing plans, conflicting advice, and a roller-coaster of sensations has led to the point where we’re not better off than where we started. Thus, it’s time to return to the one thing that did seem to give a positive signal – rest.

Tripped-Out Running – Prancing through Portland

Published on December 20, 2010 By Greg

With a great climate, terrific paths, and well-established “culture” for running, it is no wonder that Portland is emerging as an epicenter of US distance running. If you get the opportunity to visit and stay downtown, head down to the Willamette River to enjoy unobstructed paths and views of the city from both banks.

Getting Impatient and the Marathon that Rhymes with Boston

Published on December 13, 2010 By Greg

This whole base-building thing is overrated. That’s why I’m going ahead and, with a low-cost plan that basically means only paying for the race, planning to run the marathon in the Texas city that rhymes with Boston on February 20.

Product Review – Yaktrax Pro Traction Cleats

Published on November 9, 2010 By Greg

As we head into the winter in the Northern Hemisphere, I thought it would be a good time to bring up a product that I found immensely useful, with some limitations, last year. After struggling with footing on several of my runs early in the season, I purchased a pair of Yaktrax Pro Traction Cleats, and they made a tremendous difference in getting through the winter.