By Victor Jimenez It was pouring down rain and I was screaming down a hill on my bike. I could see the huge puddle that stretched across the road and realized that there was no way I could get around it so I just rode straight into the
By Elizabeth Towe Objective: In the spirit of the new year, new beginnings and this “Best Of” issue, I go to one of my favorite multi-joint, multitasking exercises, the rear lunge with single leg balance and rotation. This exercise improves the power and stability of the stance
By Cid Cardoso, Jr. What do you get when you cross a kick board and a pull buoy? You get the Aqua Sphere P2K (PsquaredK) Board. Aqua Sphere took two very different products that have been around for years and combined them into one versatile product that can
By Brian Schiff Hip tightness is a common issue that many triathletes encounter throughout their training. The disciplines of running, swimming and biking offer their own unique joint loading and stress, however, there are general patterns of restricted mobility across the spectrum. Most endurance athletes are familiar
By Brandon McDearis If one of your goals for the new year is to eat a bit cleaner, then you should definitely try this month’s recipe. Study after study shows the many benefits of eating a diet high in fiber, yet we Americans most often come up very short
MSRP: $1.39 Inspired by co-owner Lance Armstrong, Stinger Waffles are similar to those sold throughout Europe. USDA-certified organic, they're available in three flavors; original, vanilla and strawberry, each packing 160 calories and offering a great-tasting honey-based alternative to traditional energy bars. www.honeystinger.com
MSRP: $119.95 mophie, the leader in the portable power category, announced its venture into the great outdoors with the introduction of the juice pack outdoor edition, a hardware and GPS app bundle that gives iPhone 4 and 4S users access to twice the battery power and more
MSRP: $40 - $70 If you listen to music when you run, Skullcandy's new FIX earbuds offer runners hours of uninterrupted tunes to keep that pace strong and steady. These new patented-fit earbuds are designed with athletes in mind (FINALLY). There is nothing more frustrating than ill-fitting
MSRP: $19.99 The Simple Hydration Water Bottle’s innovative hook-shaped design allows it to slide into a runner’s waistband or into a race belt. Runners no longer need to carry a water bottle or wear a clunky hydration belt when the run. Its 13 ounce size is ideal
By Joshua Stevens It’s a ubiquitous daily dose of pep that ramps up our psyche and fuels our daily grind. I’m not talking about the latest season of “30 Rock” on Netflix. I’m talking about caffeine. Caffeine can serve as a morning pick-me-up, a mug of warmth on