In a collaborative effort with Scott over at Straight to the Bar, we will be writing about exercise equipment throughout the month of January. In a similar vein to a few weeks ago when I wrote about toys for runners, I would like to describe some of the safety equipment that you can get to…
In a collaborative effort with Scott over at Straight to the Bar, we will be writing about exercise equipment throughout the month of January. This week, Scott writes about the differences between standard and olympic weight bars and plates, as well as the different types of hooks and collars that you can use. I much…
In a collaborative effort with Scott over at Straight to the Bar, we will be writing about exercise equipment throughout the month of January. This week I would like to talk about common toys that runners get. To be a runner you really do not need much; some shorts and a pair of shoes will…
In a collaborative effort with Scott over at Straight to the Bar, we will be writing about exercise equipment throughout the month of January. Scott starts the year off with an excellent glossary of weight lifting and strength training equipment. He describes things such as dumbbells, kettle balls, squat suits, racks, bands, chalk, power racks,…
2007 Update: This year’s code is PCSaveOurHair7. Just like last year, Road ID is extending their Christmas offer with a new promotion code. Use PCHoliday62 until 11:00 PM EST on Sunday, December 17th to get the 10% off. If you want to get your order in time for Christmas, though, you will probably need to…
If you act fast, then you can get Asics GT2110 running shoes for $30.49 from The Sports Authority website. Order the Men’s Asics GT2110 sports shoe or the Women’s Asics GT2110, and apply coupon code NOVFF25 to your order. That will take 25% off of any single item. I believe that this coupon expires after…
2007 Update: This year’s code is PCSaveOurHair7. I first bought a Road ID a few years ago. I have now bought and used four of their dog tag style IDs. I bought one for myself way back when, and then got one for my girlfriend for Christmas. Last year, I used their holiday promotion to…
The new singlets for the River Road Rats will debut at the Marine Corps Marathon on October 29th this year. The River Road Rats are the official team of the RIT Alumni. Five gentlemen from the cross country and track teams that have graduated over the last 4 years or so will all be running…
Tonight was my first run with a headlamp. Normally, I run right after work. Tonight, however, I had an electrician at the house and by the time he left I was hungry and had dinner. I did not get out the door until after 9 o’clock, when it is very dark in my neighborhood. Last…
Over the past week I had a series of posts about the care and maintenance of running shoes. In case you missed any of them, they were: The Care and Maintenance of Running Shoes Keep your shoes dry but not near heat Keep your shoes dry by pulling the insoles out Remove rocks and mud…