UnTapped Tired of synthetic sugars? You will want to try some all-natural UnTapped, which is pure organic Vermont maple syrup in portable packaging. It’s as simple as that. The company claims that their 100 percent pure, unadulterated, organic maple syrup naturally delivers the energy kick and nutrients sought by
By Joe Nuss I’ve become such a fan of New Balance’s Fresh Foam 980 Road Shoes that I’ve been wearing them everywhere (even as my everyday kick-around shoes). In addition to paved roads and greenways, I’ve been using them on the dusty hard-packed bridle trail at Umstead, the rocky
By James Haycraft I’m going to come right out and say it: Most triathletes use a wetsuit because it makes swimming “easier.” They prefer wetsuit swims because they know that they won’t have to work as hard as they would in non-wetsuit legal swims. Wetsuits greatly enhance classic adult-onset-swimmer
Evolv Defy Climbing Shoe Not only is the Defy® the top-selling climbing shoe in the U.S., it’s the perfect entry point to quality high-performance climbing shoes. Providing comfort, great fit and sensitivity to climbers of all levels, this outstanding training shoe was redesigned for 2014. The Defy offers plush
By Cid Cardoso, Jr. Last month, I wrote about two interesting products that I consider not essential but nice to have. The following are two more examples that I’ve come across lately. XLab Mini Cage Pod: $9.99 Back in the early 1990s we would cut off an old water
ENO’s DoubleNest Hammock ENO’s DoubleNest, or two-person hammock, is a packable and versatile travel hammock that’s perfect for camping, hiking or even tailgating. The DoubleNest sets up in seconds and comes complete with wiregate carabiners to allow you to simply and easily hook between two vehicles. Available in a
By Cid Cardoso, Jr. Once in a while a product hits the market that is life-changing. I still remember when I saw pictures of the first pair of aerobars in the mid-’80s, followed by an article on how an unknown pro rode almost 3 minutes faster than the favorites
By Chase Williams Last June I had the opportunity to travel to Ireland to run in a 250k relay race to compete against 11 other countries, including Canada, Germany, Netherlands and Ireland. This is all thanks to Saucony. The event is called Race to Kinvara. Before leaving for this
Swimovate Poolmate Heart Rate Watch The all-new PoolMate Heart Rate watch is the most advanced swimming watch ever produced. It is the only automatic swimming computer with heart rate monitoring and vibrating alarm. While most heart rate monitors do not work underwater, the PoolMateHR from Swimovate works in and
By Cid Cardoso, Jr. Normally I review products that claim clear performance benefits, often by reducing drag or weight, or by increasing shock absorption, or even facilitating quicker recovery. I do so generally not only because as an athlete who still wants to compete, saving time and going faster
