tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61449870826461563082024-03-28T20:30:06.332-07:00Running Without InjuriesAdvise, tips and product reviews for the newer runner.
Specializing in how to improve your running, mental health, and reduce your risk of injury while having a blast.Brian Goldmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11884552266897495480noreply@blogger.comBlogger375125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144987082646156308.post-88031339278306946092023-10-08T22:39:00.001-07:002023-10-08T22:39:15.976-07:00Another year in the books<p><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">I turned 46 this last weekend.</span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">It’s interesting how life, like races, has
its ups and downs.</span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">I have avoided social
media for the most part, mostly because people talk about how amazing their lives
are.</span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">While that’s great to share, many
people are sharing their “Facebook life”. </span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">I always thought life would get easier as I
got older, but that’s not always the case.</span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I purchased a certified, used Subaru Outback and it’s
had repetitive electrical and mechanical issues since I bought it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also purchased an extended warranty, but
the issues were never fixed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been
doing everything I can and just trusting things will turn out okay. While it is
extremely stressful, I have taken each step in the process and can’t do more
than that.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi23lMUtR4Q95eV9M5C6f8eILiedRFiMTf4hlxotIejgEg0uoYeXptPIkmktjnFd0eclXWQlrysbqMds5XPv1PNr_VrXkB0Ecn4VuyGhH885DrQ1Ks66v-t4V6XGTe30V1w8Mm1DE-HxwUYi_jQrAOkVvEv1-ksMTU3cOY9AOggukUSlE3ewlCQpfcKDXk/s12000/20210212_144906.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="12000" data-original-width="9000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi23lMUtR4Q95eV9M5C6f8eILiedRFiMTf4hlxotIejgEg0uoYeXptPIkmktjnFd0eclXWQlrysbqMds5XPv1PNr_VrXkB0Ecn4VuyGhH885DrQ1Ks66v-t4V6XGTe30V1w8Mm1DE-HxwUYi_jQrAOkVvEv1-ksMTU3cOY9AOggukUSlE3ewlCQpfcKDXk/s320/20210212_144906.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Then there is the pain in my back… I had a herniation
of my disk removed from my lower back last October.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There were some complications, and the
surgery didn’t solve most of my back issues.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I haven’t been able to do much physical exercise and sleeping though the
night is a thing of the past.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I have
followed the steps and have an appointment with the spinal surgeon at the end
of the month to discuss and schedule a surgery.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I will most likely need to have 2 disks replaced, which should resolve
the back issues. The disk replacement should have happened last year and while
I could be upset about the lost time and back pain, I know there is a solution.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><o:p></o:p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOHjzBIoYjxJove6iXKccXYgLtDFrG-bmVqSiXJ2UpLyq4i_IWcY71h5QjvATrBejOXnSGjchlEkR7bIcjdkF4ZdQNlFnS_W-3Hrw0MFCzt5VfsakgZFFF74K6AGplSJpLJ2yQkyZgji4Ej1iOo49MO7NY5Bg9zkeFvehKxzeinxhHCJBuzHV2h9V-nR4/s750/Middle_Back_Pain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="581" data-original-width="750" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOHjzBIoYjxJove6iXKccXYgLtDFrG-bmVqSiXJ2UpLyq4i_IWcY71h5QjvATrBejOXnSGjchlEkR7bIcjdkF4ZdQNlFnS_W-3Hrw0MFCzt5VfsakgZFFF74K6AGplSJpLJ2yQkyZgji4Ej1iOo49MO7NY5Bg9zkeFvehKxzeinxhHCJBuzHV2h9V-nR4/s320/Middle_Back_Pain.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">*image from <a href="https://www.microspinemd.com/conditions-treated/middle-back-pain/">Middle Back Pain | Scottsdale, AZ Orthopedic Spine Surgery (microspinemd.com)</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I am grateful that as I age, I can have challenges
in my life and be okay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are times where
I struggle just like everyone else.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
try to remember to put one foot in front of the other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> It's just like when I was in a race and something went wrong, stop what I am doing and figure out what the </span>next step is. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">While life may not always be easy, relying on
family and friends, even to just talk about what’s going on is a lifesaver.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t be afraid to reach out to someone if you’re
having a hard day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You might just be cheering
them up as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am always here if someone
needs an ear and usually if brightens my day to just know that I am helping a friend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes I don’t even have anything to say,
but that’s not what it's all about.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">If we let fear run our lives, we will never
survive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Things that have happened in
the past have already happened, so spending energy on that isn’t worth our effort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Things that haven’t happened yet can hold us
back from amazing possibilities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stay in
the present and look for the positive in everything…I double-dog-dare you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: #BBDBBA; color: #6b6b6b; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 21.0pt; letter-spacing: -.2pt; line-height: 107%;">Stop
thinking about tomorrow, the music is playing here right now. — Shi Heng Yi</span><o:p></o:p></p>Brian Goldmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11884552266897495480noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144987082646156308.post-85520980865782388322023-06-23T13:38:00.000-07:002023-06-23T13:38:55.692-07:00Back to Bloggin? Its been a while.So, I just looked at my blog and realized it’s been 2.5 years since I’ve posted and so much has gone on. Let’s catch you up so we can continue the journey. Let’s start with why I have been absent for a while.
Life is all about balance and my life has been anything but balanced for years. I can put up a good Facebook front like the rest of the world, but the reality is there has been a lot of struggle and not a ton of successes. While that may sound negative, it has helped me to truly be okay with where I am…at this moment (75% of the time). <div><br /></div><div>The last time I pinned on a bib was in 2021 at <span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="http://thebear100.com/" target="_blank">The Bear</a></span>. In Logan Utah. I’m sorry for the late race report y’all, better late than never? <span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="http://thebear100.com/" target="_blank">The Bear</a></span> is a race I never should have signed up for but have no regrets. It all started during COVID when I was talking with my friends <span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/luke.garten.7" target="_blank">Luke</a></span> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/msengo" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;" target="_blank">Martin</a> after a local group run at the best running shop around, <span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="https://www.auburnaidstation.com/" target="_blank">The Aid Station</a></span>, in Auburn, CA. On Thursdays we go on a 4ish mile road/trail run followed by beer and free hot dogs. They are cooked by the master himself, <span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/singletrackrunning" target="_blank">Paulo Medina</a></span> (owner of <a href="https://www.auburnaidstation.com/" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;" target="_blank">The Aid Station</a>, RD of <span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/singletrackrunning" target="_blank">Single Track Running</a></span>, and all-around awesome guy). </div><div><br /></div><div>I was dead set on signing up for Cascade Crest. I grew up in Washington and really wanted a race that had personal meaning. I used to drive past that race location several times a year on the way to visit grandparents in Tacoma. I also found out that because of wildfires, covid and rollovers, my chances were slim to none of getting in. <span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/msengo" target="_blank">Martin</a></span> (RD of <span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CoolMoonTrailRaces" target="_blank">Cool Moon Trail Races</a></span> and is running Badwater this year) and Luke (world Travel) were talking about how <span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="http://thebear100.com/" target="_blank">The Bear</a></span> was going to take place and almost everyone gets in. I signed up that night without looking at the profile or any other race stats. Dumbass move #1. </div><div><br /></div><div>After a few weeks and finally decided to look at the race website after talking with my friend <span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/reginald.white.9" target="_blank">Reggie</a></span> (my volunteer bother, if I’m going to run into a friend in another state who's also volunteering, its <span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/reginald.white.9" target="_blank">Reggie</a></span>), who took on <span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="http://thebear100.com/" target="_blank">The Bear</a></span> the year before. <span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/reginald.white.9" target="_blank">Reggie</a></span> is a much stronger runner (you are way more badass than you will ever admit bro) and he was talking about how tough it was at another Thirsty Thursday run. It was time to really train like I never had before because <span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="http://thebear100.com/" target="_blank">The Bear</a></span> happened to be one of the toughest races in the country. I still give <span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/msengo" target="_blank">Martin</a></span> and <span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/luke.garten.7" target="_blank">Luke</a></span> crap, but in reality, it was all my fault (even though Luke never signed up for the race, that dirty dog). 😊 </div><div><br /></div><div>Fast forward to race week. I had been dealing with severe sciatic nerve pain for quite a while. The training block was really hard because I had accepted that this might be my last shot at a 100-mile race. I trained as much as my body would physically allow, was at the chiropractor twice a week, seeing a specialist about my back, and tried every possible treatment to help with my sciatica. I did 50+ mile training runs and even was running 10+ miles after 16-hour workdays and sleeping 4 hours a night. Honestly, I justified the behavior, but was on a track of failure long before the race. </div><div><br /></div><div>Before the race I knew, but never told my crew, that I wouldn’t finishing <span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="http://thebear100.com/" target="_blank">The Bear</a></span>. My body at that point wasn’t physically capable of taking me 100 miles. I have learned from some amazing people that we just need to go out there and let the day determine what will happen. I was at peace with doing what my body would allow and to enjoy every moment. </div><div><br /></div><div>We left Sacramento and headed to the race. It was my girlfriend at the time, one of my best friends <span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BenREMitchell" target="_blank">Ben</a></span>, and <span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aktrailrunner" target="_blank">Chris</a></span> from the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/gingerrunnerpatreoncrew" target="_blank">GR Crew</a> was flying into Salt Lake City from Alaska the next day. We prepared for the race and hung out. It was a lot of fun, but as the race approached, I knew we needed to make changes. With an anticipated low of 20 degrees, I needed my crew to move all my drop bags up because I would be moving slower with my back issues. </div><div><br /></div><div>The morning of the race, I woke up and started vomiting within 5 minutes. I kept trying to eat and drink, but everything that went it was resurrected… with authority. I kept eating and getting dressed figuring at some point the switch would flip and I would be ready for the race. In my head I already knew that I had given so many calories back that the chances of finishing were dwindling with each withdrawal of funds. </div><div><br /></div><div>I got my gear together and gathered my weary crew. We drove to the start and after a few more poltergeist moments, the gun went off. I tried to stay with a local badass, <span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/mrs.srdaniel" target="_blank">Samantha</a></span> for as long as I could, but I didn’t have enough energy to keep up and decided to let her go and I’d walk until my body was ready to run again. I hiked and watch everyone go past me…and was okay with running my own race. I kept getting sick for the next several miles before eventually dry heaving. I suddenly couldn’t lift my right leg more than 2” off the ground. I figured it was the lack of fuel as my calories had to be negative at that point. </div><div><br /></div><div>I was determined to make it to the top of the first climb (which is just dumb that early in a race). I’d give up and head down the hill only to turn around after about 100 feet and giving it another shot, having to use my hand to lift my leg over rocks. I did this dance 3 times before eventually realizing that my crew was heading into the mountain before too long and I would not be able to contact them after that. I decided to turn around and head down the hill after a short cry. </div><div><br /></div><div>You might think it was because I failed that I was crying. It was the exact opposite. I was able to make it just over 3 miles into the race I had been telling everyone that I was racing. It wasn’t my ego and pride, which was long gone by that point. It was that I had succeeded. I had run less than any race I'd ever started, but it was by far by greatest success. </div><div><br /></div><div>I never gave up, vomiting for hours and knowing I had no chance of finishing… I kept putting food and electrolytes into my system, got dressed and showed up for work. The results don’t matter because I wasn’t going to win that race anyway. </div><div><br /></div><div>We all have choices in life. We can choose to learn from our life experience, realizing that there is a possibility to learn from everything in life. After the race, a local runner came up and asked me what happened. I told him the story and he said, “That must be embarrassing.” I have never been a good athlete, good at school, or really felt like I belonged. I know I gave that race everything that my body had to give…literally. I am prouder of my performance at The Bear (ever only making it 3 miles) than my only 100-mile finish, where my twins ran me across the finish line with me (my older son on the side holding up a sign they made. That had been a dream of mine since my first race and it’s still my favorite moment. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwV0-arEm3RwozdCyhId0rI-wL815Nnq59X78JfhEdUAf7JPhM9bsFsc9QlAHm5KNdEUkGA0z7EVHURBOkdACfpeI6bGZyER0IgpMKv8mFa52xz4ilhqG7Z2qac8__02hc5qZTgTDq-aqp1bLIpTVdTIWFIp0RDxd9TSQxPYcPtIu4MjmJOmHniW-WkDs/s960/RDL%20into%20ADO.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwV0-arEm3RwozdCyhId0rI-wL815Nnq59X78JfhEdUAf7JPhM9bsFsc9QlAHm5KNdEUkGA0z7EVHURBOkdACfpeI6bGZyER0IgpMKv8mFa52xz4ilhqG7Z2qac8__02hc5qZTgTDq-aqp1bLIpTVdTIWFIp0RDxd9TSQxPYcPtIu4MjmJOmHniW-WkDs/w300-h400/RDL%20into%20ADO.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Feeling great at RDL100 and excited to see my family (Overlook, Mile 45).</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvHNrTXw64-fFYy62feur65SNgIMpfcodH1nrzskfWt3dQM9ozaSXuJ79VMxqt5Do_UOtMgBdr2Fe8Kt0ugkId7kVcu6nBdYBBOup2Q_Ql_w7x8lCp37-jgD1tWrUV3Ax-soc4wPgML4hYKV1TA4R-3p7bys5FlD735VEC3u2VP0aS3CE_ZaQHXcgWqRo/s960/RDL%20Finish.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvHNrTXw64-fFYy62feur65SNgIMpfcodH1nrzskfWt3dQM9ozaSXuJ79VMxqt5Do_UOtMgBdr2Fe8Kt0ugkId7kVcu6nBdYBBOup2Q_Ql_w7x8lCp37-jgD1tWrUV3Ax-soc4wPgML4hYKV1TA4R-3p7bys5FlD735VEC3u2VP0aS3CE_ZaQHXcgWqRo/w300-h400/RDL%20Finish.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture after running across the finish with 2 of my 3 kids. I had 47 minutes to spare. 😁</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>Trail running has given me the opportunity to truly find out who I am. Not the person who I tell myself who I am, but after hours on a trail…shit gets real. I have conversations with myself, and it had helped me overcome my Anxiety, Depression, and eventually my back surgery. </div><div><br /></div><div>I had a 9x17mm herniation of my disk and had that removed. It was the same issue as The Bear, and the surgery was almost a year after the race. I have been recovering for the past 9 months and have had a few runs but am taking my recovery slowly. I had fully accepted before the surgery that I would never run again (which was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to accept). The surgery was in October 2022, and they successfully removed the herniation. My doctor and surgeon wanted me to try running again. </div><div><div><br /></div><div>I don’t know if I will be able to ever race again (faster than a shuffle), but the fact that I am still able to get out there is more than enough. I have been crewing friends all over the Western US and its filling my cup. Follow your dreams and never give up. I am grateful to the running community for the support and love over the past few years. You have definitely been there to prop me up as the sick elephant, until I can stand on my own. It is the reason why I love this community so much. It is <span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/wser100">Western State Endurance Run</a></span> weekend and I will be volunteering at Robinson Flat with my kids. Time to cheer on some friends and badass athletes.
</div></div>Brian Goldmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11884552266897495480noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144987082646156308.post-70277786845630477452020-11-23T23:27:00.002-08:002020-11-23T23:27:45.109-08:00The Weight Yo-Yo and my 2021 Race Plan.<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I am sitting down on a Sunday (I got lazy and didn't post it until Monday) night after the kids went to bed and decided to write instead of watching tv.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">So, let’s start with my weight journey.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I was a slender kid growing up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My mom used to make huge batches of Chex Mix,
Carmel Corn, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would eat gallon
bags of that in a sitting and wouldn’t gain a pound.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That pretty much lasted until I quit smoking
cigarettes when I was 23 (I started in college, one of many awesome things I
started doing there).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have yo-yo’d
with my weight ever since.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The problem
is I really like food that isn’t good for me and I am great at justifying my
food cravings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am definitely a binge
eater.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will polish off a half gallon
of ice cream in two sittings or a huge bowl of caramel and cheese popcorn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaFz3WvKaRDAMCUbScId4bKeqpqgDKWUDLa2yGU10vn1cuKifRKpGi0g3Xhn3BfcCK5NHt0fY15skffNwqFdsfGcJ4jvZdsO7Gc-Yf7x5Zfbyg43SiY6SGtek6ygCEXPvVNlYIlemQjmE/s493/Yo-Yo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="335" data-original-width="493" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaFz3WvKaRDAMCUbScId4bKeqpqgDKWUDLa2yGU10vn1cuKifRKpGi0g3Xhn3BfcCK5NHt0fY15skffNwqFdsfGcJ4jvZdsO7Gc-Yf7x5Zfbyg43SiY6SGtek6ygCEXPvVNlYIlemQjmE/w400-h271/Yo-Yo.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I can also buckle down and stick to
eating healthier.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I have had really good
success with the Keto Diet.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The reason I
really like it isn’t as much for weight loss, but it really helps with my
inflammation issues and injuries. I also feel so much better when I am on Keto,
even on fasted runs (runs where I will not have eaten for 16 hours and then
will run at a comfortable pace for 6-10 miles with only water).</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There </span><b style="font-size: 12pt;"><u>are</u></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> weight loss benefits
too.</span></p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">When I ran Rio Del Lago in November of
2018, I was about 185 lbs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I had to
take the time off of all physical activity, I gained weight from eating
everything I could find.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I ate partially
to try and mask everything that was happening in my life at the time (divorce,
stressed at work, etc.).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I topped out
over 205lbs, which was as much as I had ever weighed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The issue with me is that when I gain weight
like that, I tend to have acid reflux and other issues and I know it isn’t
healthy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My family on both sides have
heart disease issues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also my back and
neck get much worse when I am holding some extra pounds.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The road to recovery took a long time
and so did the weight loss at first.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
took almost 9 months to get back to my Rio Del Lago weight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My real goal was to get back to around
170lbs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Through hard work and
determination…and several attempts, I was able to stick with my Keto diet for a
few months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was not 100% strict (and
never try to be) but was trying to be as much as possible and it worked.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had not only passed 170 lbs in May but was
down under 160 pounds by August of this year and while I hadn’t been able to
train as much, I was able to be in the best shape possible for the Grand Canyon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I tend to yo-yo with my weight
still.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was holding near 160 lbs. for
months and then went to visit my family in Washington and ate like a king.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was up over 12 pounds in 3 weeks, and I am
back to working it off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t stress
over my weight but do try to eat healthier because I can feel the difference
when I am not eating right, my joints get inflamed easier and I don’t recover
from runs as fast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t really like
to talk about my weight, but I am hoping that my story can be an inspiration so
someone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can reach your goal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It takes determination and sometimes a few
tries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">As for my mental health, I had been so
overwhelmed at work and didn’t know what I was going to do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My attitude in life was negative and I am
sure everyone around me was aware of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I tend to take on too much and finally I made the decision to change
that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also decided to focus on being
positive and to try not to cause drama.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When I do good things, it makes me feel good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t need anyone to know what I did either.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Picking up nails on a run and wrappers
on the trail, taking a grocery cart back to the stall for someone else, or just
slowing down and giving someone space to move over because you know they want
to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do something small to be a positive
influence on the community around you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Is it selfish that I do it because it makes me feel good? Maybe, but that’s
okay. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">So I’m laying it out there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here is my big (dream) schedule for 2021.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The reason I say “dream” is that I need to
still get into one of them and COVID still may change some of the races.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">March
4-7 – <a href="https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/seattle/training/hillbillies-trail-camp" target="_blank">Hillbillies Training Camp</a> (Orcas Island)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">April
10 – </span><a href="https://vacationraces.com/ultras/zion/" style="font-size: 12pt;" target="_blank">Zion 100k</a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> (Virgin, UT)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGgKOWjR2MU6oUz7A9xiW7DRaKThurWWGijG9YfvadvIBm_P8mrLmIWr5HBm_T68vIvpqdxiK-e85iufBTlgdNiBHSiK7qZazBiihgT1eb8x3TTW7mEompHDjYCZGcJMnizw7c3nlhhn4/s833/Zion-logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="833" data-original-width="559" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGgKOWjR2MU6oUz7A9xiW7DRaKThurWWGijG9YfvadvIBm_P8mrLmIWr5HBm_T68vIvpqdxiK-e85iufBTlgdNiBHSiK7qZazBiihgT1eb8x3TTW7mEompHDjYCZGcJMnizw7c3nlhhn4/s320/Zion-logo.png" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></p>June
20 – <a href="https://www.brokenarrowskyrace.com/26k" target="_blank">Broken Arrow 26k</a> (Olympic Village AKA Squaw Valley, CA)<p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSOnpwENbaF51-QNV8vnmv_afaZIlJL37ZMoMSlxTL6ErwFKq7xqZoy0jYsO1sPVIbcitY3v1MB_a0fOvNxowAkAXQEF6ouLmyBZKtAxPrpdx9QBAD8Akvx2vypa47Tik7m6tw1647O3c/s180/Broken+Arrow+Logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="180" data-original-width="120" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSOnpwENbaF51-QNV8vnmv_afaZIlJL37ZMoMSlxTL6ErwFKq7xqZoy0jYsO1sPVIbcitY3v1MB_a0fOvNxowAkAXQEF6ouLmyBZKtAxPrpdx9QBAD8Akvx2vypa47Tik7m6tw1647O3c/w267-h400/Broken+Arrow+Logo.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">July
17 – <a href="https://www.trter.com/" target="_blank">Tahoe Rim Trail 50</a> (Spooner Lake, NV) <b><i>*Lottery Jan 1<o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7vwAObi2Qn5gxj-_Zp_NpodYYgLeDmisZCOHoikrP0qhSu36dP4SP-bm1aUIu2vYoqEKBhBwvwYGkfLlVMbfAR3jcP5nWikIm8SsxCKwoKPi_TTb7CWkJQ0U3wCvPsdSFPzy2z6XZlnk/s220/TRT100+Logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="155" data-original-width="220" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7vwAObi2Qn5gxj-_Zp_NpodYYgLeDmisZCOHoikrP0qhSu36dP4SP-bm1aUIu2vYoqEKBhBwvwYGkfLlVMbfAR3jcP5nWikIm8SsxCKwoKPi_TTb7CWkJQ0U3wCvPsdSFPzy2z6XZlnk/w400-h282/TRT100+Logo.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">September
24 – <a href="https://bear100.com/" target="_blank">The Bear 100</a> (Logan, UT to Bear Lake, ID)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz1lK-ITT2Pa4NXQ-i_LPkN9kFPl-9NnoArtxlXsElLoX91pxr9IXtC9AOTt09tA_TnGDH7TBn0WH1wE8cUZ6Vynq_Dk9fI9CsxLM7p2FY7dUuyk1qViugWqNLfJD7WHqLgLPNVdwxgkI/s185/The+Bear+Logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="153" data-original-width="185" height="331" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz1lK-ITT2Pa4NXQ-i_LPkN9kFPl-9NnoArtxlXsElLoX91pxr9IXtC9AOTt09tA_TnGDH7TBn0WH1wE8cUZ6Vynq_Dk9fI9CsxLM7p2FY7dUuyk1qViugWqNLfJD7WHqLgLPNVdwxgkI/w400-h331/The+Bear+Logo.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I
will be doing a ton of running, learning to backpack…with my kids, and
hiking.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">My goal is to hopefully sprinkle
in a few other races as well, but who knows what the coming year will look
like.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I hope everyone has a happy and
safe Thanksgiving week.</span></o:p></span></p>Brian Goldmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11884552266897495480noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144987082646156308.post-43807979533039057072020-11-18T19:27:00.002-08:002020-11-18T19:52:45.770-08:00The comeback story, kind of (Part 2) and my Grand Canyon R2R2R Recap.<span style="font-size: medium;">So, its been a few days again… I will split this up. Part 1 is about my self-exploration into being a better person. Part 2 is a recap of my big goal event for 2020, the Grand Canyon Rim2Rim(2Rim) with a link to the video I put together of our adventure. I hope you enjoy.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Part 1: </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I dream of the days when things slow down again. I know I am fortunate to have a great job, or a job at all right now. I have seen my workload more than double in the last year and even more since COVID started. All my self-reflection over the past few years has been really difficult. I would go on runs or hikes by myself. I always made a point of having fun, first and foremost. When you are running 10-20 road miles every Tuesday evening because it is the only time during the week to get in significant training, it gives you some time to think as well. Might as well put that time to good use. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I realized how I let PRIDE and EGO change me over the years. I knew I wanted to be a better person and knew that I needed to tackle it, no matter how hard it was going to be. I have learned over the years (a topic for a different day) how to take a deep look into my life and see which parts of my life I’m okay with and which parts, I’m not. I can justify my way though anything, like most people, but that won’t get me where I want to be. I needed to put in the work, and still do. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Working on your Pride and Ego as well as trying to be an overall good person is a lifelong pursuit. While I have had many-a-run where I have cried… like seriously, ugly-crying as I’m running down the sidewalk. You can laugh if you want, I think its funny now. Luckily, it was later at night when it was dark, and nobody was around. Through that pain, I also have become more comfortable with myself…just a little bit. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I have always struggled with feeling like “I’m enough” which I am getting better with. I have friends that I love to see, but the reality is that if I didn’t reach out to my friends, how many would actually contact me… in a week? A month? Longer? I work so much and when I don’t, I am with my kids. In the rare instances I do have free time and can get away, I am usually running around, trying to pack in as much as possible. I want to do more stuff with friends and family in the future, which is one of my new life goals. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I am trying to focus on myself to be a better father, friend, son, etc. Not that I was bad before, but there were things that made me happy when I was younger like calling my relatives on their birthday, without exception. Or opening a door for random strangers (during non COVID times 😊). I saw a Facebook post about there are two types of people, the type that take the cart back to the corral and the type that leave it in the parking lot somewhere. It’s the little things…that make me feel better about myself. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Part 2: </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinwaBo8oCQyLgZhxFS3QfGkIpshNdhptee3P8nk2yoO1xvHHU09M6tNWW0BQO6qtkEFmwtwkm6oyGaXbSbgjvqiDoKtgaaCsVquID8bIsu2xoCPs7Tz6PERGDpegXbyAWLScsOsXAiuJQ/s4608/20201010_070910.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2184" data-original-width="4608" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinwaBo8oCQyLgZhxFS3QfGkIpshNdhptee3P8nk2yoO1xvHHU09M6tNWW0BQO6qtkEFmwtwkm6oyGaXbSbgjvqiDoKtgaaCsVquID8bIsu2xoCPs7Tz6PERGDpegXbyAWLScsOsXAiuJQ/w640-h304/20201010_070910.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The last section on the South Kaibab Trail before the Colorado River<br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;">Okay, so now that is out of the way, my big goal race/event for 2020 was a trip with my buddies to take on the Grand Canyon in something they call the Rim2Rim2Rim. Its where people of lower intelligence, like myself, decide it is a great idea to start at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon (elevation about 7,000 feet), go all the way down to the Colorado River (elevation about 2,500 feet) where there are a few bridges, cross and go up to the North Rim (elevation about 8,200 feet)… Then just for sh!ts and giggles, they turn their happy butts right around and head back to the Colorado River before climbing back up to the South Rim. In total it ranges from about 42-52 miles depending on route and if you get lost. We were shooting for around a 46-mile route with over 12,000 feet of elevation gain, which would be the most I’ve ever done. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_oenV0PdLzptU2zNQrfK63d2fPdOa2EY8LX1ejD9NCL0FMjiJ7J92uAJIoksRPjVgVuLX1BIzAtTlu9IjevmJx23KXJRXId-NvBSS8uZeExAfKUm3WBqrRK8ra2r4nYNMaQvZicUklbo/s3648/20201010_063424.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_oenV0PdLzptU2zNQrfK63d2fPdOa2EY8LX1ejD9NCL0FMjiJ7J92uAJIoksRPjVgVuLX1BIzAtTlu9IjevmJx23KXJRXId-NvBSS8uZeExAfKUm3WBqrRK8ra2r4nYNMaQvZicUklbo/w640-h480/20201010_063424.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Pictured Left to Right: Jeremy Payne, Ben Mitchell, Tim Felker, and myself.<br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;">My friends and I had an awesome trip, starting with the 12-hour drive to get there. Jeremy and Ben started the Auburn Area Trail Runners Facebook page, which is how I found my first group trail run back in late 2016, I believe. Our friend Tim was also running it and runs with Jeremy and Ben more than I do. We had a blast with funny commentary, a stop at the Nevada Proving Grounds (where we saw a money that actually went into space… it didn’t make it back alive, but you get to see the taxidermized monkey. It was weirdly cool) where there apparently was a crashed UFO. Well worth the $5 entry. Unfortunately, no photography. I know… </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGK3EXVmOPFXEIuIAe72qsZNPL6MYEQFp1fHoTM8XKEUdg8t0tecOPHzfEPKJkze1ocrEx2e9TExB-857xqr5QKmS2-J52XeUsJCR5kjYqhJpWnEvKp1LPoEZaDAlr-50mgZcCf3W2lII/s3648/20201009_141535.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGK3EXVmOPFXEIuIAe72qsZNPL6MYEQFp1fHoTM8XKEUdg8t0tecOPHzfEPKJkze1ocrEx2e9TExB-857xqr5QKmS2-J52XeUsJCR5kjYqhJpWnEvKp1LPoEZaDAlr-50mgZcCf3W2lII/w480-h640/20201009_141535.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Museum at the Nevada Proving Grounds, and my van done up right!<br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />We got to the Grand Canyon on Thursday Night and had a steak dinner. We got to explore the South Rim on Friday and see where we were going to park and run the following morning since we were going to start at 4:00am and it would be really dark. We shopped for souvenirs, ate, and tried to get to bed early. They all slept okay. I couldn’t sleep and ended up getting about an hour total. There were people drinking in the parking lot and their conversation was pretty loud. I’m sure there was some fear and anxiety, which I usually never get before a race. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ4ynhJgGVW11KqbDmQSJAldxCN0QHKdphni6h1DUWrt1EyYBx9meTFfe2k52KijxQS8TYg6UslCLoAHI-dENftAwJkCecjIlRFyKCy8OYIxSHB8wqr7rPIzF3VjlZ0uRu-3y5xSfpRU0/s3648/20201011_205406.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ4ynhJgGVW11KqbDmQSJAldxCN0QHKdphni6h1DUWrt1EyYBx9meTFfe2k52KijxQS8TYg6UslCLoAHI-dENftAwJkCecjIlRFyKCy8OYIxSHB8wqr7rPIzF3VjlZ0uRu-3y5xSfpRU0/w640-h480/20201011_205406.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Steak Dinner on Thursday night with the crew.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">We got up and all I wanted to do was tell them I will meet them at the finish or even meet them on the North Rim with Lunch because I was afraid of holding them back, afraid of being under-trained, afraid of not getting enough sleep, and honestly, I was the weakest link in the chain (and I knew it). It is something I am used to in running, but I don’t really mind. I just appreciate being included and didn’t want to burden my friends… and I was terrified of the vert. That place is HUGE. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">We parked and started right on time 4:00am. Anyone that knows me would be impressed by how quickly I got ready. I was proud of myself 😊. We parked at the Bright Angel Trailhead or the street parking near there. We ran up the 5ish miles to the South Kaibab Trailhead where we would start our decent. I felt great and while I was a little slower at the start, I usually need about 4-5 miles before my legs wake up. That morning, it only took 3 miles and I felt good. A not-so-quick stop at the bathrooms before we headed down into the canyon led to some funny conversations I don’t remember with strangers. It was still dark. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHHb_-e10pUOHS4FJmJRAKiTmF7kPmOacltFZ5eMxk_4v0ijSaVIc26PyxJF3FnGy0T250zSNNag8FZ6vky5LjsPQ6INFIgmwt-G77aYVUX7TjvF5aOvajdouuKB6lDPpPEnpQUMPbmXk/s4032/20201010_063022.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="4032" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHHb_-e10pUOHS4FJmJRAKiTmF7kPmOacltFZ5eMxk_4v0ijSaVIc26PyxJF3FnGy0T250zSNNag8FZ6vky5LjsPQ6INFIgmwt-G77aYVUX7TjvF5aOvajdouuKB6lDPpPEnpQUMPbmXk/w640-h302/20201010_063022.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The initial decent on the South Kaibab Trail was amazing. This was about 5:00 am.<br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;">One of the coolest things was descending on the South Kaibab Trail and looking up to see a string of lights above you on the switchbacks. The trail down was technical in spots, but beautifully runnable in most areas, if you could focus on running and not the views. We got to see the sunrise and I cant wait to see it again from inside the canyon. We made it down to the metal suspension bridge over the Colorado River. It was so cool. You run through a tunnel onto the bridge. Then there was a mule train headed up the way we came so we had to stand flat against the wall as they went by. One of the mules took a dump, literally, 3 inches from my foot. I was so excited that I got it on film, but I hit the wrong button on the GoPro Max…the only time I did that the whole trip. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgupuIWIIeOgzD7GvGLc56hNyNtGJmYm-aeWbiKTPU3w9rhTlFo2McwvWdV5UROgcD1_9tVgmINZiHr_-bHaiaqsWgtLc1HNLlCNVS76tqo5Nw8Zohs2kUZ2DlSWHjQ91l_VcMTFrVNJCk/s2944/20201010_070538.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2208" data-original-width="2944" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgupuIWIIeOgzD7GvGLc56hNyNtGJmYm-aeWbiKTPU3w9rhTlFo2McwvWdV5UROgcD1_9tVgmINZiHr_-bHaiaqsWgtLc1HNLlCNVS76tqo5Nw8Zohs2kUZ2DlSWHjQ91l_VcMTFrVNJCk/w640-h480/20201010_070538.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />I was a little excited to see the river.</span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjry-rSu2r-ZbsRxCnh1bZCju0KhkO-FGIryPIlo4vh1OYmOiKzC2cmKiLvKeG_Zbb0iqXrHqI64u4oX71LVcCXWPZuyrhV_vQd5u0YTUxiUoV1CNvv6EBiJzTyRD7amn_yuLKR2sFeuow/s4608/20201010_072104.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2184" data-original-width="4608" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjry-rSu2r-ZbsRxCnh1bZCju0KhkO-FGIryPIlo4vh1OYmOiKzC2cmKiLvKeG_Zbb0iqXrHqI64u4oX71LVcCXWPZuyrhV_vQd5u0YTUxiUoV1CNvv6EBiJzTyRD7amn_yuLKR2sFeuow/w640-h304/20201010_072104.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ben and I were taking pictures and video at this spot for a while. It was amazing! The bridge comes out of the tunnel on the other side of the river.<br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;">We made it up past Phantom Ranch and eventually the easy meandering trail started to get exposed and hot. Then we started to climb. I was doing okay, but intentionally had slowed as I had felt a recurring hamstring niggle. I was okay but didn’t want to overdo it. Eventually I started getting the early signs of heat stoke and eventually stopped sweating and had goosebumps. I had been hydrating but had recently been also resting under every shady spot I could find. I wasn’t worried though. As an experienced (and I use that term loosely) trail runner, I know that I can manage most issues that I come across if I stay calm and access the situation, which I did. That was about 3 miles from the top of the North Rim. I had also been having minor issues trying to get my lungs full enough, it felt like, but. I figured it was just due to the altitude and heat stress and figured I would be better when I rested at the top with my sandwich. I was managing and knew I could make it to the top. This wasn’t the first hot “death march”. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCWe6fHGJZJNfjBGihqmL-mxIe6awaukTlP9XnBx46v4nCYuns7Swe26NquC7cYBqQCHJeVtQodTyZvq-DXUyQ6wwEqd_isyc6HA9vorbeq4T-38SQJYoRotwmwPj_CwDYvgYgwuDYi-c/s4032/20201010_094227.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1908" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCWe6fHGJZJNfjBGihqmL-mxIe6awaukTlP9XnBx46v4nCYuns7Swe26NquC7cYBqQCHJeVtQodTyZvq-DXUyQ6wwEqd_isyc6HA9vorbeq4T-38SQJYoRotwmwPj_CwDYvgYgwuDYi-c/w302-h640/20201010_094227.jpg" width="302" /></a><br /><br /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Powered by Altred</u></b>: I started taking AltRed, which are Betalain pills. It is what you are trying to get when you eat or take beet juice powder, but more advanced. They help me perform better, recover faster, and I have been able to verify these with my personal results... for years. <a href="https://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2018/04/altred-betalains-review.html" target="_blank">Click here to read my full review of AltRed.</a> Go to the <a href="https://sur.co/" target="_blank">AltRed website</a> (https://sur.co) and use code "bgoldman-altred" for 15% off every bottle if you are interested. <br /> </span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;">I was able to fully overcome the heat stroke through hydration and resting. The breathing wasn’t getting better and I was having to stop more frequently even though my heart rate was under 120 bpm. I figured I was just bonking and needed to get to the top, which was less than a mile away. With 20 feet to the North Kaibab Trailhead, I took a 5-foot detour to the side so I could puke before I came into view of the crowd of runners/hikers that were resting. The nausea came on so suddenly and I think my body held out as long as it could. I am so proud of that mother f*er (my body if that wasn’t clear). I am in complete amazement of what my body was able to endure to safely get me to the top. We still had over 22 miles back to our car and there wasn’t an option to stay overnight anywhere. We were 28.3 miles in with 6,378 feet of vert for me at that point. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz4AemxncS-xdamn1G3huZ_c-F9NSx6tbJ2Ns8UteExk92PjL6xv2AobIEAInKQRjGIDBihxaiWvmS7khEjXcooF4RP2_XdjUzOjtW_UQGE3WEUVRaN_Euuw4y4vhyphenhyphen4UC8UxCcakOWWkw/s3648/20201010_133510.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz4AemxncS-xdamn1G3huZ_c-F9NSx6tbJ2Ns8UteExk92PjL6xv2AobIEAInKQRjGIDBihxaiWvmS7khEjXcooF4RP2_XdjUzOjtW_UQGE3WEUVRaN_Euuw4y4vhyphenhyphen4UC8UxCcakOWWkw/w480-h640/20201010_133510.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Man do I look good here!<br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I couldn’t stop puking either. Any drop of water or food would come right up with everything else I had that day. I knew I need to try and get a ride back to the South Rim, or as close as I could get. If I was able to rally somehow, I would run back. My friend Jeremy was my partner in this adventure and he was having some issues as well. We had buddies that would stick together just in situations like this. I felt guilty as hell, but Jeremy assured me he wasn’t ready to run back. He did do more miles later that night though. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsSYywT7JVDbDdJXJa7OxFtzPorQusuun9DMkEz1AjXLxC9ZROi6AoZhl7LJl2B3B8W1CuZXswB__-nIqnwIqBpxdSCLBDAq77T9j0N4Livpj_Tp1k4kxZSQZgQInxZlMeUYwZj4bh7gs/s4032/20201010_165313.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="4032" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsSYywT7JVDbDdJXJa7OxFtzPorQusuun9DMkEz1AjXLxC9ZROi6AoZhl7LJl2B3B8W1CuZXswB__-nIqnwIqBpxdSCLBDAq77T9j0N4Livpj_Tp1k4kxZSQZgQInxZlMeUYwZj4bh7gs/w640-h302/20201010_165313.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We got to see the Vermillion Cliffs while being driven by Scott back to our van. They were so red and amazing. We also got to see Marble Canyon and go over the bridge.<br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Luckily, we were able to secure a ride from Scott, a retired engineer, who was working for the National Parks Service designing and building a new water system in the canyon. He drove us 6 hours to our car. It should have been 4.5, but I we had to make 6 more pure stops on the way. He gave us an amazing tour of a part of Arizona we wouldn’t have seen if we didn’t drop. He also knew exactly what was wrong with me the second I explained what I went through... Altitude Sickness! The funny thing is I had been getting minor cases of it all summer when I would run or hike at altitude. Who knew? </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Sometimes its okay to look at the positive in situations. I am excited to go back and take on the Grand Canyon. Tim and Ben finished the Rim2Rim2Rim and I am proud of those beasts! Way to go gents! Jeremy and I want to go back eventually, without a doubt. Here is the video of our trip. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/o6O50-soQoE" width="320" youtube-src-id="o6O50-soQoE"></iframe></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">So… for the future… Let’s leave that for the next post. I will share about my weight loss, where I am at emotionally, and my big plans for 2021. See you next time.</span><br /></div>Brian Goldmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11884552266897495480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144987082646156308.post-37022172936977673362020-11-12T00:03:00.000-08:002020-11-12T00:03:51.982-08:00The comeback story, kind of (part 1).<p>I have to apologize that it took a little longer for this
post. I wanted to polish it up more than
the last few posts.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">So, I took from Christmas of 2018 until mid-April of 2019 off from
all physical activity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was so hard
from so many different perspectives, but I was ready to finally get over my
Plantar Fasciitis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During my time off, I
realized that my primary way to cope with stress is physical activity and binge
eating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With physical activity off the
table, I went from 185 pounds during Rio Del Lago to over 200 pounds when I was
ready to start running again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was
eating… a lot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I definitely felt like a
part of me was missing when I couldn’t run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Then I looked in the mirror and realized that there was more of me than
there was before.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Time to get back on
the training bandwagon, including Keto.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>For me, it is partially about weight loss initially, but I have had huge
success with inflammation reduction and increased energy on keto, or running
fat adapted (High Fat Low Carb, which allows more carbs per day).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Here is the blessing from taking that time off running.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I jumped into volunteering with our local
race companies with both feet (okay, I already was volunteering as much as I
could) but really used that to get me through my low points.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was dealing with loneliness, tons of
stress, and some depression.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkkYVKB-ojnvLhjSbQs5p1tEIBqVFG1r1LH5_rGnRPiwcyorTZJpAf4VRB-kOhtxqlmLth-oVqqwPf-95LEUUL9yHDKu2VO7CHLr5ldQ4aYCrwXy43Ax2KL5Wi4dF4wgX3obQVsg_Xl6k/s2048/Volunteering.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkkYVKB-ojnvLhjSbQs5p1tEIBqVFG1r1LH5_rGnRPiwcyorTZJpAf4VRB-kOhtxqlmLth-oVqqwPf-95LEUUL9yHDKu2VO7CHLr5ldQ4aYCrwXy43Ax2KL5Wi4dF4wgX3obQVsg_Xl6k/w480-h640/Volunteering.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Doing Trail Work on the Western States Trail near Robinson Flat in 2019</td></tr></tbody></table></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">When I started running again, I couldn’t run for more than about a
minute without having to walk. I was
starting over from scratch. I <b>did</b>
know it would come back faster, but didn’t know how long it would be. I would progress slowly as I was concerned of
reinjuring myself or pushing too hard, too fast. I have done enough research for blogging, to
know that I should just take my time in getting back into race shape. I started to just run with the goal of having
fun. I would leave my house and knew I
had 2 hours. I would run and take random
roads, put on some random music, and just enjoy. I was running (that may be a little generous)
with no foot pain for the first time in almost 3 years.</p><o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Even being really careful, I would have some minor issues including
inflammation in my knee (Pes Bursitis) from overuse, hamstring strains, IT Band
tightness, and even a torn calf.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would
do great for a month to 6 weeks and then the next weakest part of “my chain”
would break.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is common with runners
coming back from injury as well as new runners.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As you strengthen your weak areas, lets say your ankle…your shin would
start to take more stress and you would get shin splints.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then maybe your IT Band.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eventually, you have strengthened and trained
your muscles to move like a runner, or whatever you are training for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just had to get my body to function like a
runner again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I eventually got to that point again with my running.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was doing a lot of camping.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I found out that I could get a folding memory
foam mattress and camp in the back of my van near Tahoe (in paid spots).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was easy and really comfortable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was going to places that I hadn’t been to before
including Broken Arrow (Squaw Valley) where I volunteered and got to run last
place runner (I'l have to make sure, but I believe his name is Kevin) from the top of the mountain all the way to the finish line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was a beast and I even have a picture of him
and I on my wall-of-fame (a collection of people who have inspired me in
running).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I might have to share “the
wall” someday. He wanted to quit, but didn't and earned his finish. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisJg10E_YroFiJLm-epmySlcdJhyphenhyphen68soOZnL6ROF8LcFqbzkkPi2930Kt4KK7RJ1suvKadh9GzzQ_O5Lf3t8GXfBhymUwy6-RXAFUAOP6SBIJCRh-bkKizdbaxLiy7Xjt_RZ4phvsK_4o/s2048/Broken+Arrow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisJg10E_YroFiJLm-epmySlcdJhyphenhyphen68soOZnL6ROF8LcFqbzkkPi2930Kt4KK7RJ1suvKadh9GzzQ_O5Lf3t8GXfBhymUwy6-RXAFUAOP6SBIJCRh-bkKizdbaxLiy7Xjt_RZ4phvsK_4o/w480-h640/Broken+Arrow.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2019 Broken Arrow Finish<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I also volunteered at 2019 Tahoe Rim Trail 100 and got to drive one
of the shuttle vans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I knew people in
the first 3 shuttle loads and met awesome people all day including driving some
of them down to Carson City.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was the
coolest experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then we set-up black
lights and decorations at Diamond Peak Aid Station for the all night (quiet) party.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiob2s_tO85zbuphTJVsJSCXwDerumFzIjT_uLvqUIFI7RTYvWUQWYWlmwSJFXlev3huL4BVyzhCM8EingcF2nVy_9NKo_WCEXqebWCJ-VMV-Fh7qiKETmwM4F508NPyax3hTdFnVitW3Y/s2578/TRT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1220" data-original-width="2578" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiob2s_tO85zbuphTJVsJSCXwDerumFzIjT_uLvqUIFI7RTYvWUQWYWlmwSJFXlev3huL4BVyzhCM8EingcF2nVy_9NKo_WCEXqebWCJ-VMV-Fh7qiKETmwM4F508NPyax3hTdFnVitW3Y/w640-h302/TRT.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 2019 Tahoe Rim Trail 100 Start<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I ran/hiked the Lost and Found 35k, which was my first official
race back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had signed up for the 50k,
but asked to drop down in distance because I didn’t feel ready.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A couple of us camped there the night before
the race.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because I always volunteer
with E3, we put some finishing touches on things and I headed to the van.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The course is near Interstate 80 on the way
to Reno and goes up Castle Peak to Basin Peak and back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGsoLcpS-vFF80j7V2AXEZjRRdjnUNeRlEA5hj8iubldL5C2PNT3Z5z47CjJEAx3I4LFd9Py-61cus1Ko9f5s8twBNUs-RZJkXoumN7PyVtL-_McW5-8KcRELswSWv_DWXyhOuF2doO6E/s2048/Lost+and+Found.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGsoLcpS-vFF80j7V2AXEZjRRdjnUNeRlEA5hj8iubldL5C2PNT3Z5z47CjJEAx3I4LFd9Py-61cus1Ko9f5s8twBNUs-RZJkXoumN7PyVtL-_McW5-8KcRELswSWv_DWXyhOuF2doO6E/w640-h480/Lost+and+Found.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Climbing back up Castle Peak during 2019 Lost and Found 35k<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The Monarch Butterfly migration was happening at the time and
there were thousands of butterflies everywhere.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was so incredible, and I got to share that with Johanna, a running
friend and teammate at Single Track Running and her friend Gigi.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was slow, but able to make it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The next day, I had to fly to LA for work and
met Rebecca and Andrea for a run and lunch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was a great run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I even ran
the following day on Venice Beach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
knew after that, I needed to take a few days off to just be safe and not push much.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifuVdu3dxsBJtowSvFglz7eLyqsM5iHB47_lQwoQBFESyNmF4ARmxqJsX07Bp00_WFum7tMyYszs3OgkUj1zN6jl8HERcysAjEuKDff3c1K3Rvjzb_9UicRnqNfWhns8BlpfYOoYZWN8k/s2048/LA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifuVdu3dxsBJtowSvFglz7eLyqsM5iHB47_lQwoQBFESyNmF4ARmxqJsX07Bp00_WFum7tMyYszs3OgkUj1zN6jl8HERcysAjEuKDff3c1K3Rvjzb_9UicRnqNfWhns8BlpfYOoYZWN8k/w640-h480/LA.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I got to run with Andrea and Rebecca (part of the Ginger Runner Crew) in LA<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I didn’t run for the next two days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The third morning, I had to take my suitcase from
the hotel room to the car before my final work training.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hopped off the curb weird and that’s when I
tore my calf.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It just felt like a pop,
but it was that simple.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hopping 6 inches
down off of a curb, are you kidding me???<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’ve run long distances, on technical stuff, sometimes really scary and it’s
a curb.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m not trying to complain, Its
actually just funny.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">My next adventure was something I was looking forward to for a
long time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had dropped from the
Javelina Jundred, which I had entered and paid for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I knew I couldn’t responsibly train for it in
time and dropped to the Jackass Night Run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That meant I got to crew for my friends, and some new friends too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was so much fun just crewing and hanging
out supporting my crew.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The whole trip
was much needed and I even got to visit the Grand Canyon and Vegas on the way
back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is when I decided that I was
going to sell the house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Roughly around
November of 2019.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSBzltu7MivqMiBVnSChzy5c4jSz0mhYK-F4a4dH2cWti0P00LbOxjr4PyiGbU5kR02bHq2NQVUQ3nQ-c8r2CFyL1PtfrOLJjWhckvqWcG2M2vat0Kb03nAoRJOWZUcHMrDGtDumvy1s/s2576/JJ+Finish.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1221" data-original-width="2576" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSBzltu7MivqMiBVnSChzy5c4jSz0mhYK-F4a4dH2cWti0P00LbOxjr4PyiGbU5kR02bHq2NQVUQ3nQ-c8r2CFyL1PtfrOLJjWhckvqWcG2M2vat0Kb03nAoRJOWZUcHMrDGtDumvy1s/w640-h304/JJ+Finish.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Got to see my buddy David finish the 2019 Javelina Jundred</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC0C7XXTkr-0mLsk7fLaNej1qi8hpgJcpMpPaMcIjxsD2A9MOuvBmeA6bzhvPoy4asr8MZIaFbiJ8cr4uHNqzFqQGL31zZFO49hoFvarXYod02Wju52pDwcPc1MwQROvc34fflGR-EXaw/s2048/GC1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC0C7XXTkr-0mLsk7fLaNej1qi8hpgJcpMpPaMcIjxsD2A9MOuvBmeA6bzhvPoy4asr8MZIaFbiJ8cr4uHNqzFqQGL31zZFO49hoFvarXYod02Wju52pDwcPc1MwQROvc34fflGR-EXaw/w640-h480/GC1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grand Canyon - It got down to 19 degrees...and snowed. Oops! It was a 3 sleeping bag night.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG315VE6a88B5VVODMGiOzmyO5DBw4UU9BayFS3_F7MPZrnWQyN0a93STx-iLQBEfir173cljmk-1wbXtf7hwForWQ6M4EZGmXomH86lc4CXZFy4el6I6bstlYIMluv4JV68b6oWgo1fk/s2048/GC2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG315VE6a88B5VVODMGiOzmyO5DBw4UU9BayFS3_F7MPZrnWQyN0a93STx-iLQBEfir173cljmk-1wbXtf7hwForWQ6M4EZGmXomH86lc4CXZFy4el6I6bstlYIMluv4JV68b6oWgo1fk/w640-h480/GC2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grand Canyon - I tried to run, but it was so beautiful, I stopped every 10 feet.</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">I kept training after that and ran my first race again in February
of 2020. My first ultra was the 2017
Salmon Falls 50k. I ran the 2020 Salmon
Falls 50k again with my buddy Jeremy. We
took it easy for the first 17 miles and I had to try and push a little because my
legs were starting to stiffen up. Just
by picking up the pace a little, I found a nice comfortable pace I could push,
but not lose energy. It was my all-day
pace (for that day). It was faster than
I had expected, and the cool thing is that whole day, all I was focusing on was
having fun. I was saying hi to all my
friends, taking extra time for pictures and chatting at aid stations. Something that I wouldn’t normally do if I
was worried about my time. I am a big
advocate for having a plan going into an aid station normally. This day was all about celebrating my feet
being pain free.</p><o:p></o:p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">SF Pic</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I pushed hard until about 2 miles from the finish at the notoriously
hard levee section.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It kills me every
time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s just a flat levee, but the
wind and after almost 30 miles…it just sucks!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I cut considerable time off my course time from 2017 and felt great…until
that night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That inflammation in my knee,
Pes Bursitis, came back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It only took
3-4 weeks to recover from, but it felt so great to run a race again. I was so
excited to run the Zion 100k in April of 2020 with my buddy Jeremy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then COVID hit… <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I will pick the rest of this up in a day or two.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hope you enjoy the recap so far.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Below are pictures of my van setup. One day I dream of having a Sprinter van. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-yJREBaKZkpmEusA6sMmSk9ofAWlVzfQSx_sKEzJRkf1yvsgh8alCY8bW2v1hMNccwqGVR6UWgCpGaPVsv425GxqbPEfTBIfbAfOcE4KStBv8xn8WIzOuh5dBTeRnXKXu3A4gGbQ4cg/s2576/20190706_173807.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1221" data-original-width="2576" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-yJREBaKZkpmEusA6sMmSk9ofAWlVzfQSx_sKEzJRkf1yvsgh8alCY8bW2v1hMNccwqGVR6UWgCpGaPVsv425GxqbPEfTBIfbAfOcE4KStBv8xn8WIzOuh5dBTeRnXKXu3A4gGbQ4cg/w640-h304/20190706_173807.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plenty of room for gear and the memory foam mattress.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgc4-8eByc2Nj7MAB0EiCdfXnZVi8WyVeNFW2wkyzAZjtE_4MnC7vQ5_wU25CWQ3R390q6kO0GMZKlv4tMb4MoiUmVMbWYeDtuWlMsHkQge62A6GBgDKMY6oAkHJ7lgk0X7gMjMPG86Go/s2576/Van.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1221" data-original-width="2576" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgc4-8eByc2Nj7MAB0EiCdfXnZVi8WyVeNFW2wkyzAZjtE_4MnC7vQ5_wU25CWQ3R390q6kO0GMZKlv4tMb4MoiUmVMbWYeDtuWlMsHkQge62A6GBgDKMY6oAkHJ7lgk0X7gMjMPG86Go/w640-h304/Van.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My cuddle buddy at the TRT100 (yeah, right...there was no sleep to be had)…and no I don't run the generator in the van.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>Brian Goldmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11884552266897495480noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144987082646156308.post-44640246478558933812020-11-05T00:28:00.000-08:002020-11-05T00:28:25.585-08:00Learning life lessons sucks sometimes, but you learn so much!<p>Back to Late December 2018.
So I make the decision to take time off of running. It was absolutely the right decision and I
should have done it a long time ago. I
am stubborn at times. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Even though the separation was what my ex and I decided upon,
it still doesn’t make the loneliness go away, or trying to date and the circus
that is (not the people, just the whole process).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have three amazing kids, a 9-year-old and 7-year-old
boy/girl twins.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love them so much, but
they drive me insane.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Parents, you know
what I’m talking about, except for those of you who have some sort of kid
magic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do the best I can with mine, but
if you have a magic kid, congrats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> We have our moments, good and bad.</span><o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCLjpHKaCO3PyXGZtyeYDFTc6QF8sDe8wy8uk_k9snR1vDwn2U0jXvrfQZeCyAD-zrulC_REQq42d19iHJK0GYu7k67Y9tYGwmRvzPUBmO7WnTzkGRqBbqioQQ_Ic_uvW_ULt3xH_mniI/s2048/20170826_112817.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCLjpHKaCO3PyXGZtyeYDFTc6QF8sDe8wy8uk_k9snR1vDwn2U0jXvrfQZeCyAD-zrulC_REQq42d19iHJK0GYu7k67Y9tYGwmRvzPUBmO7WnTzkGRqBbqioQQ_Ic_uvW_ULt3xH_mniI/w480-h640/20170826_112817.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Oldest and I hiking near Lake Tahoe in 2018<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal">I would work all day, trying to impress everyone at work
with the largest workload that we’ve ever had and shrinking timelines. Trying to manage my team’s workload as well
as my own. My team is so awesome and
really worked their butts off, which made my job more manageable. They made me look good, 100%. I feel like work was the one place that I was
able to hold it together the best. I
somehow was able to keep the façade going long enough. Inside I was so overwhelmed that I felt like
I was living in a fog.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSsLrWhwVzmnYtNHVOxbHbi8Onvla03KARP6V1CH8k5GvPEPEtgD0PAEumfLDt1tJFhVYT7DD1Z2wnmuD-XktFIyeN8bigStVc1B1oQFLC2pfbjGNnlKMHle4jWgwZ0fbPeJSFeQLdK_s/s1024/Foggy+Lake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSsLrWhwVzmnYtNHVOxbHbi8Onvla03KARP6V1CH8k5GvPEPEtgD0PAEumfLDt1tJFhVYT7DD1Z2wnmuD-XktFIyeN8bigStVc1B1oQFLC2pfbjGNnlKMHle4jWgwZ0fbPeJSFeQLdK_s/w640-h320/Foggy+Lake.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: start;">[Image pulled from </span><span style="color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px;">https://thetempest.co/2019/05/17/culture-taste/brain-fog-depression/]</span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal">I started to just get so overwhelmed, not knowing what I was
going to do with the house. The day I
decided to accept the offer from Zillow and started packing, the feeling of
being overwhelmed lifted. It happened so
fast that sometimes I feel guilty. But I
fought that feeling for my family/kids, for my coworkers, and most importantly…
for myself. That is something I am
learning… to show myself love (not like that…come on).<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">😊</span> </p><p class="MsoNormal">I thought I was dealing with depression.
It took quite a while to figure out that I was doing so much in so many
areas of my life (and kids activities) that I had exceeded what I was capable
of handling. It wasn’t depression, but a
case of being severely overwhelmed. It
was working through all of my feelings and fears that I was able to have a breakthrough. That will come in another post.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I am a better man because I walked through that, but I had
no idea if it was going to be a day or a year before things were going to get
better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I feel very fortunate to have my
long distance running that has sharpened my mental toughness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tend to do okay just putting my head down
and putting one foot in front of the other until I reach the peak/finish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I always make it to my goal, then I can take
a break. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those death marches (running term) on long runs
when you are bonking and are hot, are the times when you learn what you are
really made of…enter the tears… <o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimaSun9nXrzCv29S4GHstxlLdLphdU2OtGd5yCDM687FvZlWvM_X91p4V3n9S1HyAxtw2pxnxpXxy89og00xLRFKO9DEYWtwTicmiPlP8zPpKRxRKApqODa5RAq86eaZzhONTVZ4kHVfs/s555/baby_snot_bubble.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="355" data-original-width="555" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimaSun9nXrzCv29S4GHstxlLdLphdU2OtGd5yCDM687FvZlWvM_X91p4V3n9S1HyAxtw2pxnxpXxy89og00xLRFKO9DEYWtwTicmiPlP8zPpKRxRKApqODa5RAq86eaZzhONTVZ4kHVfs/w640-h410/baby_snot_bubble.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I didn't take a selfie, but this isn't far off. J/K<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal">Mental illness is a serious f*cking issue. Be there for each other. Open up to a friend. You might just find out that they are
struggling with stuff too. Ultimately, I
want to break this stigma that just because you have “mental illness” that
you are a flawed human being. With that
being said…</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I want to refocus Running Without Injuries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sure physical injuries are important and I
will touch on those too, but I want to bring to light what people experience
when they go through depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder. If we can see what
people are experiencing (through their eyes) maybe, we can be empathetic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I have learned how strong I am in the past 2 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has been the hardest 2 years of my life
without a doubt, but I am so grateful to have been through everything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have learned so much and this is just the
beginning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not going to let my
mental health issues hold me back and I hope you come along with me in my
journey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I plan on doing some different
and fun stuff this next year.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tomorrow I will focus on what the heck I have been up to
since selling the house and moving into the apartment almost a year ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I might have a story or two in there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='461' height='383' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxCpzDlyQALFS3ScqjH4nab0ACLvKSNmtfDg9cxB-xxvxSRd1096QdASNYq-peyuBkNT0rSYt9p3qpFhdhP4Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Calming Hypelapse from Cannon Beach, Oregon.<br /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span><p></p>Brian Goldmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11884552266897495480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144987082646156308.post-20810852096609219802020-11-02T23:58:00.000-08:002020-11-02T23:58:10.643-08:00The end of an era, the big race and Plantar Fasciitis wins.<p>So lets go back to when I went off grid, in terms of the blog (Summer
2018)…</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">About 2 years ago my wife and I decided to separate after
almost 10 years of marriage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will not go
into any details out of respect for her, and because quite honestly it isn’t
anyone’s business (sorry?).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She’s an
amazing woman, great mother and we co-parent very well together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had my faults in the relationship, as we
all do in all relationships.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have
loved the opportunity to really focus on how I can be better in all aspects of
my life since that point, even though that type of self exploration is usually not very comfortable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">So in the two months leading up to my race, we were living
apart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will share this because it was
funny (she thought so too).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had the house and rented a 1-bedroom
apartment and would swap.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes…just like
the show <i><a href="https://abc.com/shows/splitting-up-together" target="_blank">Splitting Up Together</a></i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
actually was better than we both expected, and we wanted to minimize the impact
to the kids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s all I will say about
that.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="420" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/denqJWOc6Go" width="505" youtube-src-id="denqJWOc6Go"></iframe></div><p class="MsoNormal">I was getting my training in on the days when I didn’t have
the kids. I had what I call a “unicorn
race” because there were a few things that I had to work through, but it went
so much better than I expected. I got my
100 mile buckle and most importantly, my ex brought the kids out to see me finish. It is still my happiest moment, running
across the finish with youngest two and my oldest cheering right near the finish
line. My whole inspiration to run 100
miles was to show them that there isn’t anything you cant accomplish if you just
put in the work.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRhIbaaWiHF6PT4_Jrpf7QFJYCxg8GhEfsRHl8AJ6HhyzAuzps4dZK4Kzxau9kGX2Bx7SRbXVtX66wa422FQkfwGiOV0dE15s2_2nSPOy9jYWon3dwDLInYXHW_M-yCPdcxZmkZb-aF5o/s1440/12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRhIbaaWiHF6PT4_Jrpf7QFJYCxg8GhEfsRHl8AJ6HhyzAuzps4dZK4Kzxau9kGX2Bx7SRbXVtX66wa422FQkfwGiOV0dE15s2_2nSPOy9jYWon3dwDLInYXHW_M-yCPdcxZmkZb-aF5o/w480-h640/12.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">After the race, I tried to keep running and even signed up
for Miwok 100k and Javelina 100. I got into Miwok.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Unfortunately, my Plantar Fasciitis was getting much worse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wasn’t taking care of my feet and after 2
years of trying everything, and I mean everything, I was unable to even keep a
14-15 minute pace on a good day. I was always in pain and it was about time I
practice what I preach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was time to
stop all physical activity for 4 months.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">YES!!! I said no physical activity for 4 months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No swimming, no biking, no hiking, no
strenuous walks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tried to eliminate
running and only cycle, or only swim in the past.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
never healed fully but it did help for a few weeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the end of 2018, I started my break from running.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was up for a promotion
at work, which I got, but finances and overall stress were starting to build.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I am going to move ahead for a little and jump back to tie
it all together, so hang with me… I was able to start training again after
about 4 months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was like I had never
run before; I had no endurance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
couldn’t run a mile without stopping.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
don’t even know if you could call it running honestly (in my mind).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cool thing is that for the first time
that I could remember, there was no pain in my foot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was scary and I was trying to be cautious.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had a number of injuries in my return
including a calf tear, back issues, turf toe, and pes bursitis in my knee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would have an injury, take a few weeks or
so to rest and start again (doing PT in the meantime).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I worked through the weak spots.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I was working with a Physical Therapist and doctor about all
the issues as I was coming back and knew these injuries were common.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I knew I wasn’t going to race Javelina, but I
am a part of this amazing community of runners (the Ginger Runner Crew) and a
bunch of us met and hung out all weekend, cheering and supporting runners
(crewing, pacing, entertaining).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More on
that in another post…<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIV3UdIiiBBohrZuc1-APiwqHl18KLkaMLkv62UOnKbRCiG48oLVsQX7i-QrIa7Q3-n6RojDNgEs07gRWlpQw7Zob0OP598Nvl6SJ3ty59nJVmKzFQGefTACDFCrse2tXlL4pX0z_snpU/s2048/20191026_162531.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIV3UdIiiBBohrZuc1-APiwqHl18KLkaMLkv62UOnKbRCiG48oLVsQX7i-QrIa7Q3-n6RojDNgEs07gRWlpQw7Zob0OP598Nvl6SJ3ty59nJVmKzFQGefTACDFCrse2tXlL4pX0z_snpU/w640-h480/20191026_162531.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The GR Crew waiting for our runners to come in. Best time ever!!!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p class="MsoNormal">It was one of the most amazing trips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I stayed at my Aunt and Uncles in Palm Desert on the way down and we chatted for hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They let me
crash there last second when my previous plans fell through.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I got to run on some amazing trails around
Phoenix with my awesome friend Chris (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/aktrailrunner" target="_blank">@aktrailrunner</a>) and after the race I went to Meteor Crater and the Grand
Canyon before seeing my friend in Vegas and heading home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my head I knew all along that I was
probably going to have to sell the house.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7q3CgiPYJtM7zF-6UQODryYALuRk0Xk_vOePUdha2P2Xg3L89TcxTOYGg-iG8ierthhCbND1R8e4fuTMOUmiFcTeO5dLSnJVArqeFP51jjxVU2cdYF_JU5ZKuiKgkK3HXGxOPFLceBaQ/s2048/20191023_170207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7q3CgiPYJtM7zF-6UQODryYALuRk0Xk_vOePUdha2P2Xg3L89TcxTOYGg-iG8ierthhCbND1R8e4fuTMOUmiFcTeO5dLSnJVArqeFP51jjxVU2cdYF_JU5ZKuiKgkK3HXGxOPFLceBaQ/w640-h480/20191023_170207.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chris B. and I ran the Sidewinder Trail. My first run in Arizona. Love it there!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">I held on to the house for as long as I could, working with the loan
company.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;">I did have equity in the house, but the thought of trying to sell it was too overwhelming with work,
being a scout leader, and everything else.</span><span style="text-align: left;">
</span><span style="text-align: left;">I also had to get rid of 20+ year of shit (yes, I admit it).</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;">Not like on those hoarding TV shows, but how
many freaking chemical sprayers or why did I still have the weed whacker when we
had artificial turf for the past 5 years?</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I had exhausted most of my savings and maxed my some of my
credit cards (for one more freaking time in my life).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had reached out to Zillow who makes cash
offers on houses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tried this in the
past with other companies and they always offered half of the appraised value.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This all started I before my trip to Arizona,
but I hadn’t heard anything back from Zillow yet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If this didn’t work, what was I going to
do?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">They made me an offer and even though, it was less than I
wanted, it would have sat on the market for months like the houses around me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I couldn’t afford to wait so I sold to Zillow
and I will say that I had a great experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I picked a 2 bedroom apartment closer to my ex and our biggest fear was if
my moving wouldn't allow the kids to stay in their school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We got the transfers so they could stay there
until middle school. YAY!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">So… tomorrow we will jump back to when I quit running at the
end of 2018, to rehab my Plantar Fasciitis and the places that took me. I am not just sharing random bits of my life for no reason. Just remember that its always important have some fun and do things outside your comfort zone. Turns out you might like it. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><o:p></o:p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM4z0llEjOtxSZFD17aLkfdNQhyTq8hyphenhyphenkRx20-6-cu6e9MJ3AMpfmXVOkoO_lFIuVItmP0V1z935n3gOkaGnXfwIPRgjK8RB2x3kpYTUvH8VZpsn3cuS8NwRzMUFvGzRzf6x1cHGIkAWU/s2578/20191026_182033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2578" data-original-width="1220" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM4z0llEjOtxSZFD17aLkfdNQhyTq8hyphenhyphenkRx20-6-cu6e9MJ3AMpfmXVOkoO_lFIuVItmP0V1z935n3gOkaGnXfwIPRgjK8RB2x3kpYTUvH8VZpsn3cuS8NwRzMUFvGzRzf6x1cHGIkAWU/w302-h640/20191026_182033.jpg" width="302" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Costume at 2019 Javelina Jundred: Captain Hook with Inflatable Alligator. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><br /><br />Brian Goldmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11884552266897495480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144987082646156308.post-67492746860459955902019-12-05T23:43:00.001-08:002019-12-05T23:43:17.092-08:00Real Runner Reviews’ 2019 Gift Guide<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
So I have been off the grid for a while. I promise to share all about it in the new year. A lot has happened in my life, some good and some bad. I plan on coming back with more content than reviews in 2020. Don't get me wrong, there will still be reviews, but I want to really get into injury prevention and how injuries change our lives, within running and beyond. Lets get to the good stuff though.</div>
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It’s that
time of year when you may be looking for that perfect gift for the runner in
your life.<span> </span>It may be a $5 stick of
anti-chafe or a $1,000 pair or recovery boots.<span>
</span>There are so many choices out there and everyone advertises their
product as life changing.<span> </span>While I won’t
make any claims on any product being the best for every person or situation, I
wanted to list a few of my favorite pieces of gear and why. </div>
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<a href="http://www.oofos.com/collections/men/products/oofos-original-men-s?variant=3610704773"><b>OOFOS OOriginal Recovery Sandals - $49.95</b></a></div>
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around.<span> </span>Maybe your boss will be okay
with you wearing them to work?<span> </span>Not only
does OOFOS foam absorb 37% more shock than other materials, but they cradle your
arches as well.<span> </span>They are machine
washable and float. Beware, once you put them on, you won’t want to take them
off.<span> </span><i><span> </span></i>I can say that everyday when I get home,
my work shoes come off and my Oofos go on…for over 2 years now…on the same
pair.<span> </span>These are especially great after a
long run or a punishing track workout.<span> </span></div>
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<a href="https://www.sporthill.com/mens-zephyr-crew/"><b>SportHill Zephyr Long Sleeve Crew Shirt - $79.95</b></a></div>
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If you are
not familiar with <a href="https://www.sporthill.com/">SportHill Direct, Inc.</a>
they are based out of Oregon.<span> </span>Jim Hill
was a track runner at the University of Oregon when he realized that clothing
at the time was not very effective.<span> </span>He
developed 3SP fabric, which was the fasted drying fabric in the world.<span> </span>They have clothing for all types of outdoor
sporting activities.<span> </span>The Zephyr Long
Sleeve Crew is made with their SwiftDryPro which is a 91& Polyester to 8%
Spandex blend that blocks wind to 25 mph and wicks moisture like a champ.<span> </span>It has built in thumb holes and just feels
good, even on those long stormy runs.<span>
</span>The price is higher than other long-sleeved shirts, but the fabric holds
the secret and is worth the price of admission.<span>
</span>I was a skeptic when I first saw the price point, but it has jumped to
one of my favorite long sleeve shirts.</div>
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<a href="https://www.all-ett.com/collections/mens-wallets/products/nylon-small-coin-wallet"><b>Allett Nylon Small Coin Wallet - $35.00 (on
sale for $28.00 right now)</b></a></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh808xXdO_Ygb96q3R75kUUU7-x8Yd76mQCYL29Ui6YZzjNLD8UmoYDN5So7z4tR-YZZ-84QggiwYDa0RjPvjlO-ltDqT-cm8oyTLw1MOxJb8MavP5TtZJjyCBCkplWg8aKhedeJWfu03s/s1600/Allett_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="511" data-original-width="1080" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh808xXdO_Ygb96q3R75kUUU7-x8Yd76mQCYL29Ui6YZzjNLD8UmoYDN5So7z4tR-YZZ-84QggiwYDa0RjPvjlO-ltDqT-cm8oyTLw1MOxJb8MavP5TtZJjyCBCkplWg8aKhedeJWfu03s/s320/Allett_2.jpg" width="320" /></a>When I was
younger I could sit on my bulky tri-fold wallet with no problem.<span> </span>I am not as young as I once was and have
noticed that I cannot sit on a big bulky wallet anymore.<span> </span>I am always in need of a pen and a place to
put spare change or a stash pocket (not for that…its good for stamps, spare
house key, etc).<span> </span><a href="https://www.all-ett.com/collections/mens-wallets/products/nylon-small-coin-wallet">Allett</a>
has been in my pocket for the past 5 years or so.<span> </span>They have a range of slim wallets using
different materials depending on your preferences.<span> </span>The <a href="https://www.all-ett.com/collections/mens-wallets/products/nylon-small-coin-wallet">Nylon
Small Coin Wallet</a> is great.<span> </span>It has
an outside zippered coin pocket, has two slots that each holds 10+ cards, and a
divided pocket for cash and receipts.<span>
</span>The Nylon is tear resistant and easy to clean. My favorite part is the
micro pen that fits in a special slot on the inside of the wallet.<span> </span>At the sale price, this makes my butt and my
wallet happy.<span> </span>I had to retire my old
Allett wallet for this one.</div>
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<a href="https://aftershokz.com/products/aeropex"><b>Aftershokz Aeropex Bone Conduction Headphones - $159.95</b></a></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWxNTxGKMNgRtYh_ajg3MveU5RBfK7vvSJdVNfNfznNxFtUHStMyfCOO80Yq-iD42zW7I3-ALrjuxftOxsGTd5fVYCnm3fLsJ2bejvCzI97patR1xehEsSLQybtARGFMXkisQQFTAWoNA/s1600/aeropex1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="750" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWxNTxGKMNgRtYh_ajg3MveU5RBfK7vvSJdVNfNfznNxFtUHStMyfCOO80Yq-iD42zW7I3-ALrjuxftOxsGTd5fVYCnm3fLsJ2bejvCzI97patR1xehEsSLQybtARGFMXkisQQFTAWoNA/s320/aeropex1.jpg" width="320" /></a>So, one
thing that kills me is watching people run on trails or on the shoulder of the
road with normal headphones that drown out all noise.<span> </span>It is vital to hear other runners, cyclists,
or vehicles and most earphones don’t allow that.<span> </span>It has been a few years since bone conduction
headphones really started hitting the mainstream market.<span> </span>Aftershokz explains it as “Transducers send
mini vibrations through the cheekbones and deliver sound directly to the inner
ear, bypassing the eardrum.”<span> </span>This allows
you to hear your surroundings.<span> </span>I can
listen to music and still hear my friends when they occasionally say when we
are turning up ahead.<span> </span></div>
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I will state
up front that the quality is not as good as some closed ear or in ear
headphone, but the sound is good and is a safer alternative for sure.<span> </span>I had the Trekz Titanium for the longest time
before upgrading to the Aeropex, which is their newest and most advanced
headphones yet.<span> </span>You get better sound, battery
life (8+ hours), and is waterproof (with an IP67 rating).<span> </span>I love these and the battery life is amazing!<b></b></div>
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<a href="https://dryguy.implus.com/product/dryguy-force-dry"><b>DryGuy Force Shoe Dryer - $50.00 </b></a></div>
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Do you ever run
in wet weather?<span> </span>Did you know that it can
dramatically reduce the life of your shoes if you don’t dry them the right
way?<span> </span>Shoes are typically held together,
at least in part, with glue.<span> </span>If exposed
to heat from a laundry dryer, your shoes can start to come apart.<span> </span></div>
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In the past,
I stuffed my shoes with newspaper and let them dry naturally, which would take
days.<span> </span>There is a much better solution though,
and the price is great as well.<span> </span>The <a href="https://www.dryguy.com/product/Force_Dry">DryGuy Force Dry</a> is a shoe
and glove dryer that is compact enough to take with you on trips thanks to its
fold flat design.<span> </span>The <a href="https://www.dryguy.com/product/Force_Dry">DryGuy Force Dry</a> can dry a
pair of shoes in 1-2 hours according to the packaging and after several tests,
it rarely took me more than 90 minutes, even with the most thoroughly soaked
shoes.<span> </span></div>
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There is a
timer that you can set for up to 3 hours so you can turn on the <a href="https://www.dryguy.com/product/Force_Dry">DryGuy Force Dry</a> before you
go to bed or head out to run errands and not have to worry about the dryer
running too long.<span> </span>Another thing that I
like about the <a href="https://www.dryguy.com/product/Force_Dry">DryGuy Force
Dry</a> is that it’s fairly quiet.<span>
</span>Unlike a pair of snowboard boot dryers that I got 10 years ago, the <a href="https://www.dryguy.com/product/Force_Dry">DryGuy Force Dry</a> can be in
the same room as you while watching television without having to crank up the
volume.<span> </span>I use this to dry my shoes all
winter long.<span> </span>It’s great for gloves and
kids shoes too.</div>
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<a href="https://www.victorysportdesign.com/products/waterproof-drop-bag-for-ultra-runners"><b>Victory Sportdesign Bear III - $120</b></a>
and <b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: &quot; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://www.victorysportdesign.com/?product=kodiak"><span style="color: #0070c0;">Victory Sportdesign Kodiak- $180</span></a></span></b></div>
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Victor Ballesteros, the CEO of Victory Sportdesign, for a while at events.<span> </span>He is a really nice guy.<span> </span>I would see his vendor booth and would check
out the bags and after a year or so, I finally got to test a few out.<span> </span>Victor not only makes awesome bags for
runners, but works with certified a fair wage factory and makes sure that each
bag takes into account the impact on the environment that making the bags will
cost, trying to minimize that impact.</div>
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III</a> is a great drop bag or race day gear bag.<span> </span>I use it mostly for runs after work or at
lunch when I need to pack all of my gear.<span>
</span>You can fit everything into this well-organized bag.<span> </span>It has numerous pockets, a detachable
divider, a shoe bag all on the inside.<span>
</span>The outside of the bag has see-through pockets for your name (drop bags)
or so see what you have stored.<span> </span>The seams
are taped, and it has a water-resistant outer shell.<span> </span>You also get a shoulder strap.<span> </span></div>
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If you need something bigger or are looking for a travel
bag for racing outside of your area, look no further than the <a href="https://www.victorysportdesign.com/collections/victory-bags/products/waterproof-drop-crew-bag-for-ultra-runners">Kodiak</a>.<span> </span>This beast is amazing as well.<span> </span>It has the same water-resistant outer shell
and taped seams but adds backpack straps with bottle holders that can be
strapped together (attached) to make a duffel handle.<span> </span>There is a see-through pocket as well as a
few outer pockets.<span> </span>On the inside, you
really get to see Victor’s genius designing at work.<span> </span>There are 9 separate see-through pockets in
the top of the zippered opening.<span> </span>There
is a large customizable storage area that includes separators.<span> </span>You can keep it open as one big compartment
or make smaller ones.<span> </span>I could go on-and
on about these bags, but they would be at the top of my list for runners who
travel to races or even who just like to have their gear organized on race day.</div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/OPTP-Stretch-Strap-Exercise-Booklet/dp/B00065X222/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1447956098&sr=8-2&keywords=stretch+out+strap"><b>OPTP Stretch Out Strap with Exercise Booklet
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Stretching
your muscles out on a regular basis will help you recover quicker, increase
flexibility, and reduce the risk of injury from running.<span> </span>The OPTP Stretch Out Strap is 6’4” in length
and has multiple loops to make it easier to hold while stretching.<span> </span>The included exercise book comes with 30
exercises to help you along the way.<span> </span>I
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With this being the time of giving, you now have a few
items that are worthy of checking out for the runner in your life.<span> </span>I hope you all have a happy and healthy holiday
season and I am going to be coming back in 2020 to bring some exciting changes
to the blog.<span> </span>The long hiatus is over!</div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Note:
I received these product in exchange for a review. The review is my
personal opinion of the product and I was not required to give a particular
opinion of it.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">I am not a doctor, so
please use all of the products that I review at your own risk.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">I worked with </span><a href="https://deepcreekpr.com/" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #0066cc; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: underline; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Deep Creek PR</a><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> out of Seattle on the Allett
and SportHill items.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">I have been working
with </span><a href="https://deepcreekpr.com/" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #0066cc; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: underline; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Deep Creek PR</a><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> for a few years and Cameron Ownbey really goes out of his way to
represent their clients.</span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There is much more involved with
being an injury free and successful runner than just hitting the pavement or
trails.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have found that stretching,
foam rolling, and strength training also have to be included in my training to
not just become stronger, but reduce the risk of injury.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By strengthening the muscles in my legs, I
become more stable and can really crush my runs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have really noticed my endurance increasing
and I can handle climbing and descending hills much better.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I have been working out in the gym
for over 25 years now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t believe
that I can even say that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It makes me
feel so old!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not a gym guru by any
means.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve had some friends who are
personal trainers work with me on my form and training plans to get the most
out my gym workouts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have always had
some knee issues, especially on heavy leg days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">My friend and coworker told me about
his favorite knee sleeves that he uses when he’s lifting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He’s a pure animal and puts his gear through
the ringer, but says his </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rehband-Knee-Sleeve-Large-36-39cm/dp/B0088KPT46/ref=sr_1_3?m=A3GMBSXF8XL5PX&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1535144100&sr=1-3&refinements=p_4%3ARehband"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Rehband Original Knee Sleeves</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> are amazing and will last
forever.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I fully trust him and wanted to
see if it would help with my knee pain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rehband-Knee-Sleeve-Large-36-39cm/dp/B0088KPT46/ref=sr_1_3?m=A3GMBSXF8XL5PX&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1535144100&sr=1-3&refinements=p_4%3ARehband"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Rehband Original Knee Sleeve</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> is a 7mm thick knee sleeve that will
provide support and stabilization while lifting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s made of thick Neoprene with a seamless
back panel and anatomical construction to really work with you when lifting
heavy weights.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It does a great job of
warming up your joints and muscles to prevent injuries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I say warming, I mean that it will make
you sweat like crazy under the sleeve. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">These knee sleeves are the go-to knee
sleeve for people in cross fit from the research that I’ve done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are approved for use in Powerlifting,
Olympic lifting, Crossfit, Strongman, and Elite team sports.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">So my experience with the sleeves has
been really good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They fit great and
stay put.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have tried other cheaper
sleeves that always slide down or cause irritation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rehband-Knee-Sleeve-Large-36-39cm/dp/B0088KPT46/ref=sr_1_3?m=A3GMBSXF8XL5PX&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1535144100&sr=1-3&refinements=p_4%3ARehband"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Rehband Original Knee Sleeve</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">s do a great job of heating up my
knees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I throw them on before my 1/2
mile jog to the gym and am ready to lift heavy when I get there. I’ve not had
any knee pain since I’ve started using my </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rehband-Knee-Sleeve-Large-36-39cm/dp/B0088KPT46/ref=sr_1_3?m=A3GMBSXF8XL5PX&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1535144100&sr=1-3&refinements=p_4%3ARehband"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Rehband Original Knee Sleeve</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">s and have been able to lift heavier
and longer because of the extra stability.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Here is my only issue and it has
nothing to do with the product at all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>By the time I am done with my workout, the knee sleeves are drenched
with sweat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just let them dry, but do
have to wash them in the sink after every 2-4 workouts because they start to
smell a little.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could easily see these
sleeves lasting for years, they are that durable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">You can find them on Amazon for
$39.59 each (sold per sleeve, not per pair) and they are eligible for Prime
shipping.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I encourage you to go to their
website and look at their injury guide for other products that may help with an
injury you are dealing with (</span><a href="https://www.rehband.com/injuryguide/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">click here</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pros:</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Extremely durable</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Help with knee pain</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">May help you lift heavier and longer</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reduces the risk of injury</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Stabilizes knee and surrounding soft
tissue</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rehband’s
Social Media Links</span></u></b></div>
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<a href="http://facebook.com/Rehband"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Facebook</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></div>
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<a href="https://instagram.com/Rehband"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Instagram</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></span></div>
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZl04BNI-q7EcjcS86FGWeg"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">YouTube</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I am a huge advocate for products that
can help you reduce the risk of injury.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rehband-Knee-Sleeve-Large-36-39cm/dp/B0088KPT46/ref=sr_1_3?m=A3GMBSXF8XL5PX&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1535144100&sr=1-3&refinements=p_4%3ARehband"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Rehband Original Knee Sleeve</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">s are one of those products that can help you when
working on increasing your strength and becoming less injury prone in whatever
sport you are participating in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do not
plan on having to buy another pair of these sleeves because they should last
for quite a long time, but I would not hesitate to buy them again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While I would be hesitant to spend $80 on a
pair of sleeves, the fact that they will last forever and work so well, makes
this a “no-brainer” for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><br /></span></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Note: I received this product
in exchange for a review. The review is my personal opinion of the
product and I was not required to give a particular opinion of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not a doctor, so please use all of the
products that I review at your own risk.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I started running in </span><a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Altra</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> shoes about a four
years ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wrote several reviews
during my ”Week of </span><a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Altra</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">,”
last year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To say I am a fan of the Foot
Shaped Toe Box and Zero Heel Drop is an understatement. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Altra</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
ventured into the world of running apparel within the past few years and
strives to make running gear that will improve your running experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Altra</span></a>
seems to just keep getting better from their clothing, to jackets, to shoes.<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I’ve written reviews for several </span><a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Altra</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> shoes in the
past.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Click the links to read my past
reviews:</span></div>
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<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2014/09/altra-instinct-2-review.html"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Instinct
2</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2014/11/altra-paradigm-review.html"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Paradigm</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2015/04/altra-instinct-3-review.html"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Instinct
3</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2015/11/altra-lone-peak-25-review.html"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lone
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<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2015/06/altra-one-25-review.html"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
One 2.5</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2017/05/altra-instinct-40-review.html"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Instinct
4.0</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2017/05/altra-olympus-20-review.html"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Olympus
2.0</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2017/05/altra-escalante-review.html"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Escalante</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2017/05/altra-instinct-everyday-review.html"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Instinct
Everyday</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></div>
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<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2017/08/altra-lone-peak-35-review.html"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lone
Peak 3.5</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></div>
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<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/search?q=paradigm+3.0"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Paradigm
3.0</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<a href="https://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2017/11/altra-wasatch-jacket-review.html"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wasatch
Jacket</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The </span><a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/men/olympus-20">Olympus 2.0</a> is a max
cushioned trail shoe that I reviewed last year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It’s perfect for running longer distances on the trail where your feet
need a little more cushion and support.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They have a stack height of 36mm, which is a lot, but doesn’t feel
unstable in any way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was impressed
with the <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/men/olympus-20">Olympus 2.0</a> for the most
part.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They had a decent amount of
cushion and had grip for days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
were a few areas where I saw room for improvement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The upper let way too much debris in and created
some issues for my feet on a few runs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Also, I like a shoe that is more flexible and because of the stack
height and design of the midsole/outsole, the <a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/men/olympus-20">Olympus 2.0</a> was not very
flexible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I heard that the newest
Olympus had been completely revamped and I couldn’t wait to check it out.</div>
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<a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/men/olympus-20">Olympus 2.0</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/men/olympus-30https:/www.altrarunning.com/men/olympus-30">Olympus
3.0</a></div>
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11.0 ounces</div>
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10.7 ounces</div>
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Stack Height</div>
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36 mm</div>
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33 mm</div>
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Outsole Material</div>
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Vibram® MegaGrip</div>
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Vibram® MegaGrip</div>
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Midsole Material</div>
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A-Bound/EVA</div>
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A-Bound/dual-layer EVA</div>
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Upper Material</div>
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Mesh</div>
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Abrasion Resistant Mesh</div>
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Heel Drop</div>
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Zero</div>
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Zero </div>
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The <a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/men/olympus-30https:/www.altrarunning.com/men/olympus-30">Olympus
3.0</a> was redesigned to provide more support, stability, and traction than
its predecessors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like the <a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/men/olympus-20">Olympus 2.0</a> the newest
Olympus has a midsole<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> made with both EVA and A-Bound™
materials.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They changed the EVA top
layer to a dual-layer EVA to help take some of the impact from the trail while
the A-Bound™ bottom layer to adds a spring to each step.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The </span><a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/men/olympus-30https:/www.altrarunning.com/men/olympus-30">Olympus
3.0</a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> did feel like it was more cushioned compared to the
previous model.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were able to
increase the plushness while not making the shoe feel sloppy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of this was done at 10.7 ounces, which is
0.3 ounces lighter than the </span><a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/men/olympus-20">Olympus 2.0</a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Like the </span><a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/men/olympus-20">Olympus 2.0</a><span class="MsoHyperlink">,</span> the outsole is made of durable rubber with
strategic sections of <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Vibram® MegaGrip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a super-grippy material that really
helps on technical and rocky trails as well as in the mud.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Vibram® MegaGrip is center gray area on
the picture below.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The teal area of the
outsole is the durable rubber.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The tread
is awesome!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has both forward and
reverse facing lugs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The lugs will help
give you grip when running up a hill and traction while running down
hills.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have used this shoe in wet conditions as well as on dry
technical trails.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have used it in
shorter fast trail runs as well as at the Skyline 50k last weekend. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had
an absolute blast in this shoe for over 30 miles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was plenty of cushion to protect my
fragile feet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been running with
Plantar Fasciitis for over a year now and it’s often painful to run for longer than
10 miles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While the pain didn’t
disappear with the </span><a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/men/olympus-30https:/www.altrarunning.com/men/olympus-30">Olympus
3.0</a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, it was much more bearable than with most of my other trail
shoes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The redesigned upper material is made up of abrasion
resistant mesh, which flexes with your feet, but does a great job of holding
your feet down so you don’t slide around and blacken your toe nails.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
also due in part to the overlays and the lacing system, which works really well
together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The upper is breathable and
drains well if you have any creek crossings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The tongue is thick enough to prevent the laces from biting into the top
of your feet, but not too thick to make your feet overheat.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Like other </span><a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Altra</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
shoes the </span><a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/men/olympus-30https:/www.altrarunning.com/men/olympus-30">Olympus
3.0</a> <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">puts your foot in its natural position with its zero heel
drop (that’s how you would walk if you didn’t have shoes on).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The FootShape™ toebox allows your toes to
spread out and will eliminate issues of compressing your feet/toes like many
shoes out there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">One of my favorite features of this shoe is the Gaiter
Trap.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a piece of Velcro on the
back of the heel that you can attach your gaiters too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s also on </span><a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Altra</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">’s</span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> other trail shoes (including
the Superior, Lone Peak, and Timp) and it makes securing your gaiters much
easier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What </span><a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Altra</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> has done recently is
included side gaiter traps so you can use </span><a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Altra</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">’s</span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> 4-point
gaiters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I absolutely love this feature
as most shoes don’t have attachments on the sides for the gaiters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The 4-point gaiter system really does a great
job of keeping debris out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Very comfortable</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Zero heel drop</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wide toe box.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Great grip with the Vibram® Megagrip outsole</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4-Point Gaiter Trap</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Plenty of cushion Dual Layer EVA and A-Bound</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lightweight at 10.7 ounces</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have been looking for a shoe that had enough cushion and
support to handle those long, tough days on the trail.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am training for my first 100 miler (the Rio
Del Lago 100 Miler in November) and the </span><a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/men/olympus-30https:/www.altrarunning.com/men/olympus-30">Olympus
3.0</a> will be one of the shoes I use, not only in training, but during the
race.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The </span><a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/men/olympus-30https:/www.altrarunning.com/men/olympus-30">Olympus
3.0</a> <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">has great grip thanks to the multi-directional lugs and
Vibram® MegaGrip outsole. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It really gives
you confidence on the trails, no matter the conditions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can get the </span><a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/men/olympus-30https:/www.altrarunning.com/men/olympus-30">Olympus
3.0</a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> for $150 on the </span><a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Altra</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> website. </span></div>
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Note:
I received this product in exchange for a review. The review is my
personal opinion of the product and I was not required to give a particular
opinion of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not a doctor, so
please use all of the products that I review at your own risk.</div>
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If you are
like me, you may not have heard of <a href="http://www.arcteryx.com/">Arc’teryx</a>
before.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are an outdoor clothing company
based out of North Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their name and logo refers to the Archaeopteryx
Lithographica, which is the first reptile to develop the feather for flight
(something to bring up at your next trivia night).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their parent corporation is Amer Sports, which includes Salomon, which has built up quite the following in the outdoor sports world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been working with the <a href="http://www.arcteryx.com/">Arc’teryx</a> store at the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto (<span class="LrzXr">660 Stanford Shopping Center Suite 1030, Palo Alto, CA 94304)</span>. If you head in, be sure to say hi to Dan Kirk. <br />
<br />
The company was founded in 1989 by local
climbers whose goals were to create equipment that enables a person to be
immersed in the moment no matter what the conditions are.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.arcteryx.com/">Arc’teryx</a>
also believes highly in environmental stewardship, responsible manufacturing,
and community engagement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I recently
tested five products including the <a href="https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/adan-short">Adan Short</a>, <a href="https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/accelero-comp-zip-neck-ss">Accelero
Comp Zip Neck SS Shirt</a>, <a href="https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/incendo-hat">Incendo Hat</a>, <a href="https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/norvan-ld-shoe">Norvan LD Shoe</a>,
and <a href="https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/norvan-7-hydration-vest">Norvan 7
Hydration Vest</a>.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Adan Short</u></b></div>
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Shorts are
something that are vital for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have
dealt with chaffing issues in the past, mainly because I carry a little more
junk in the trunk thanks to bad genetics and a diet that could be approved
upon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Soleus Shorts were the first
shorts I tested from Arc’teryx and I was excited since they are a higher end
brand, which is evident in their prices as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The <a href="https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/adan-short">Adan Short</a> is a
super lightweight short that stretches with you whether you are running the
flat roads near your house or climbing up a gnarly hill in the mountains.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s made with a quick drying material and
has a small side split on the side.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
back of the shorts features a smaller stash pocket with a zipper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The inside
of the shorts features a draw string to tighten the shorts and an inner
brief.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My only issue is that in the
medium shorts, the brief was a little small on me and caused chaffing issues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I contacted <a href="http://www.arcteryx.com/">Arc’teryx</a>
and quickly received a size large as an exchange, which alleviated any issues
with fit or chaffing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I really
like the <a href="https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/adan-short">Adan Short</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It moves really well with my body no matter
what I throw its way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The shorts retail
for $79.00 on the <a href="http://www.arcteryx.com/">Arc’teryx</a> website.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Accelero Comp Zip Neck Short Sleeve
Shirt</u></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="text-decoration: none;"><br /></span></u></b></div>
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The <a href="https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/accelero-comp-zip-neck-ss">Accelero</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"> shirt</span> is a performance shirt that uses two different
fabrics for those hot days on the trail.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Helius™
material on the front of the shirt wicks moisture away and protects your skin from
the sun with a UPF 50+ rating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is
extremely smooth on your skin and prevents chaffing on those hot, sweaty
runs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The back and sholders of the shirt
utilize a Viente™ mesh that is used to increased airflow and provides a cooling
effect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The combination of the two
materials provides a very comfortable shirt that easily moves with you and
keeps you cool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Another
feature of the <a href="https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/accelero-comp-zip-neck-ss">Accelero</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"> shirt</span> is the zip neck.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I haven’t run with a shirt like this before
and actually like the zip neck because I can unzip the shirt if I need a little
extra ventilation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At only 4.8 ounces,
it is really light weight and almost feels like it is a part of you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/accelero-comp-zip-neck-ss">Accelero</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"> shirt</span> fits true to size and retails for $75.00 on the
<a href="http://www.arcteryx.com/">Arc’teryx</a> website. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Incendo Hat</u></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u></u></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u></u></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="text-decoration: none;"></span></u></b>Sometimes a
hat is just a hat, but there are other hats that provide more ventilation, are
super lightweight, and just feel great.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The <a href="https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/incendo-hat">Incendo Hat</a>
would be the second type of hat. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/incendo-hat">Incendo Hat</a> is a
lightweight, ventilated hat that not only protects you from the sun and wind,
but does an awesome job at wicking moisture away and is even moisture resistant
for those rainy days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The material
is really light and fits great using a cord in the back of the hat to tighten
for an optimized fit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been
grabbing this hat more than any other hat in my closet because it simply is a top-notch
choice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used the <a href="https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/incendo-hat">Incendo Hat</a> at the
American River 50 Mile and it performed flawlessly for over 12 hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/incendo-hat">Incendo Hat</a> retails for
$45.00 on the <a href="http://www.arcteryx.com/">Arc’teryx</a> website.</div>
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I have been
interested in testing a shoe from <a href="http://www.arcteryx.com/">Arc’teryx</a>
ever since I tested some of their gear last year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that they really put a lot of thought and
technology into their gear and knew that the shoes would be great.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The LD in <a href="https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/norvan-ld-shoe">Norvan LD</a> stands
for “Long Distance” meaning that this shoe was designed to provide comfort mile
after mile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The <a href="https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/norvan-ld-shoe">Norvan LD</a> starts
at the bottom with a Vibram® Megagrip outsole for a nice grip on technical
trails.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cushion of the midsole is
nice and springy, but provides a great deal of responsiveness so you can be
quick and nimble on the trail.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The upper
material helps to regulate temperature by allowing moisture to escape the shoe
with ease.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This makes for an airy shoe
that will keep your feet from overheating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It also lets water drain fairly easily after creek crossings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also like that it doesn’t allow dirt and
debris to come in through the mesh, which can be an issue with some trail
shoes.</div>
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The laces
are thin and flat, which makes it easy to get a secure fit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a lace storage system in the tongue,
which keeps those laces from getting snagged on a branch (not that it‘s ever
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The <a href="https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/norvan-ld-shoe">Norvan LD</a> comes
in at 10.9 ounces, which is a little heavier than some trail shoes, but it
doesn’t feel that heavy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The place where
this shoe really excels is the construction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I haven’t seen a shoe that is built like this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is one solid shoe, from the stitching, to
the welds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The durability is something
that I don’t worry about at all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/norvan-ld-shoe">Norvan LD</a> comes
in four colors and retails for $160 on the <a href="http://www.arcteryx.com/">Arc’teryx</a>
website.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Norvan 7 Hydration Vest </u></b></div>
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I also got
to test out the <a href="https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/norvan-7-hydration-vest">Norvan 7
Hydration Vest</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Talk about a solid,
high performance vest that you can take anywhere.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have tested numerous vests over the years,
but was extremely impressed with the features and build quality of this vest
from <a href="http://www.arcteryx.com/">Arc’teryx</a><span class="MsoHyperlink">.</span></div>
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The <a href="https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/norvan-7-hydration-vest">Norvan 7</a> was
built to provide functionality as well as be extremely comfortable, which I
have to say that it hit both of those marks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is light weight at 9 ounces and holds a 2-liter bladder from Source
(which is a great company).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The bladder
has a quick connect hose and comes out the side of the pack at the bottom,
which I found better than the packs where the hose comes over your
shoulder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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This pack
has more pockets that you can imagine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Besides
the hydration bladder, you have two larger chest pockets, which can accommodate
flexible bottles (not included).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
are two lower pockets at the bottom front of each side.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a large pocket where you can store
stuff in the back as well as a smaller mesh pocket and a zipper pocket in the
rain cover. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are also pockets on
the side toward the back which double for pole pockets.</div>
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The pole
pockets are reinforced to put the sharp edge of your trekking poles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First you put the poles in the pockets and
then use the bungee cables to secure the poles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is easy to do with the pack on and securely holds the poles in
place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a great feature for
longer runs or at times when you want to poles for climbing, but want to put
them away for downhills.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<a href="http://www.arcteryx.com/">Arc’teryx</a> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>thought of almost everything for this
pack.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While the material is a little
stiffer than my Salomon packs, I like the fit and feel of the <a href="https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/norvan-7-hydration-vest">Norvan 7</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After over a dozen test runs, I can say that
this is a solid pack that most people will really enjoy (because no pack will
work for all people).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The price is slightly
higher than some packs out there, but for the build quality and features, the
price is great.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can get the <a href="https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/norvan-7-hydration-vest">Norvan 7</a> at
the <a href="http://www.arcteryx.com/">Arc’teryx</a> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>website for $179.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/arcteryx">Facebook</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.twitter.com/arcteryx">Twitter</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/arcteryx">Pinterest</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.instagram.com/arcteryx">Instagram</a> </div>
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<a href="https://plus.google.com/+arcteryx">Google +</a> </div>
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/arcteryxequipmentinc">YouTube</a></div>
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<a href="https://vimeo.com/arcteryx">Vimeo</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.arcteryx.com/">Arc’teryx</a> makes some amazing products.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While some of their products have a higher
price tag, I think they are worth the extra money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am a strong believer that paying a few
extra dollars on a product that will make your hours of running more enjoyable
is more than worth it, especially if the gear lasts for quite a while.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I challenge you to find products with a
better build quality.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love my <a href="http://www.arcteryx.com/">Arc’teryx</a> gear and highly recommend
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have tried any of their gear
out, drop me a line and let me know what you think.</div>
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Note:
I received this product in exchange for a review. The review is my
personal opinion of the product and I was not required to give a particular
opinion of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not a doctor, so
please use all of the products that I review at your own risk.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It doesn’t matter if you are an elite
runner or a weekend warrior, if you have ever had chaffing issues, you never
want to let it happen again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are a
bunch of different products out there and I have tried most of them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was given a sample of </span><a href="http://www.squirrelsnutbutter.com/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Squirrel’s
Nut Butter</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> at the Salmon Falls
50k last year and decided to give it a try after hearing great things about
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.squirrelsnutbutter.com/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Squirrel’s
Nut Butter</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> makes an anti-chafe
and restorative skin salve.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chris and
Stacy Thornley founded the company out of their own necessity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their daughter battled severely dry skin and
Stacy, who is a Registered Nurse specializing in allergies, decided to start
exploring solutions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>None of the skin health
products she had found could properly help with her daughters eczema and other
conditions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She put her knowledge to
work and started trying to create a salve.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It took a ton of trial and error, but finally an effective product was
created.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Chris and Stacy started offering the
product to friends and family around Flagstaff, where they live.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everybody loved it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eventually the new product made its way to a
guy whose nickname is Squirrel (who works for Chris’ tree cutting company).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He tried the product instead of his normal
anti-chafe product and raved about how well it worked.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chris came up with the name and started
marketing the product to endurance athletes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Once he knew he would be able to sell the product, it was time for a
name.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because the original blend was
made with almond oil, he knew the name had to be </span><a href="http://www.squirrelsnutbutter.com/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Squirrel’s
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<a href="http://www.squirrelsnutbutter.com/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Squirrel’s
Nut Butter</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> is now made with
four simple ingredients; coconut oil, cocoa butter, beeswax, and vitamin E
oil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have been selling their
product since 2015 and it has really taken off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is now utilized in several sports including running, cycling,
triathlon, hiking, and any other sport where chaffing may be an issue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">They now have a spicy salve for pre and
post workouts called Born to Rub.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Happie
Toes is a foot-specific salve blended with peppermint and tea tree oils.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They even have a vegan version of the
original </span><a href="http://www.squirrelsnutbutter.com/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Squirrel’s Nut Butter</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition to being an anti-chafe product,
it prevents blisters on your feet and can heal and restore your dry, irritated
skin (including eczema).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have been using </span><a href="http://www.squirrelsnutbutter.com/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Squirrel’s
Nut Butter</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> for months now and
have to say that I like it way better than the other products out there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are several reasons why.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first reason is that it isn’t clumpy like
Bodyglide.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It isn’t greasy and won’t
stain your clothes like other products either.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It isn’t made with a ton of chemicals that I can’t pronounce.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It simply is easy to put on and works
forever.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I ran my recent 50 miler and
didn’t have a single chaffing issue after 13.5 hours of really wet and hot
running.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I couldn’t have thrown more at </span><a href="http://www.squirrelsnutbutter.com/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Squirrel’s
Nut Butter</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> and it protected me
like my own personal secret service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">They recommend that if you are looking
to use it in colder temperatures, that the stick works best, which is my
favorite option.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They also have a
double-walled tub that works great in heat up to 120 degrees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In cold weather the SNB can get rather
hard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just rubbed it between my hands
for a few seconds to have it melt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then
I applied it where needed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I really liked the Happie Toes as
well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My feet really get thrashed,
especially when I am doing a lot of runs in the rain and mud.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My feet get dry and sometimes even start to
crack.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Other brand’s products are okay,
but I really liked the effectiveness and feeling of the Happie Toes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2.7 ounce sticks SNB $16.95</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I can’t say enough good things about </span><a href="http://www.squirrelsnutbutter.com/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Squirrel’s
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definitely recommend it over other products.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The only downside is that because it is made with cocoa butter, it does
have a chocolaty smell (more like cocoa), which makes me want candy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hopefully it doesn’t make a bear think I am a
huge candy bar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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for a review. The review is my personal opinion of the product and I was
not required to give a particular opinion of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not a doctor, so please use all of the
products that I review at your own risk. </span>Brian Goldmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11884552266897495480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144987082646156308.post-18173265292642794112018-05-21T06:00:00.000-07:002018-05-21T16:32:55.555-07:00Race Report – American River 50 Mile 2018<div class="MsoNormal">
* I'm a little late on completing my race report, but here
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I finished the California International Marathon in the
beginning of December and decided that I was not going to run a road race in
2018.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My love for trails and running
ultras has taken over and I started to work on my race plan for 2018.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I took on the Way Too Cool 50k in the
beginning of March and was ready to take on my first official 50-mile run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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knew that I would try for a 100-mile race.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The Rio Del Lago 100 Mile Endurance Run is not too far from me so I knew
that would be the race.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just had to
figure out what other races I would do in preparation for RDL100.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tried to get into the Miwok 100k, but did
not get picked through the lottery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I then signed up for the lottery for the Way Too Cool 50k,
which is one of my bucket-list races.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
actually got in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I decided that I was
going to do the American River 50 Mile Endurance Run as well since the Way Too
Cool and American River 50 courses combine to make the Rio Del Lago
course.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I saw it as doing recon for the
big race.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My goal wasn’t to kill myself
on these first two races, but enjoy them and really study the course while I was
out there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I was building off my marathon and 50k training.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Almost
all my runs were at 65-70% of my max heart rate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Basically I was building my aerobic
endurance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everything was going really
well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was doing back-to-back weekend
runs and following Hal Koerner’s plan from his book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Koerners-Field-Guide-Ultrarunning-Ultramarathon-ebook/dp/B00MYEQGFI">“Hal
Koerner’s Field Guide to Ultrarunning.” </a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a great book and I strongly recommend
it.</div>
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The month before Way Too Cool 50k, I hurt my ankle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tried to train smarter since that
injury.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In weeks leading up to WTC50k, I
had had some very good, pain free runs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I had a few runs where my ankle hurt as well (even stopping a run 1.5
miles in and walking back to the start).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Honestly, I was worried about it with the race quickly approaching.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I decided to take the 3 days before the race
off to let it recover a little more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I completed
the WTC50k in a decent time considering my ankle injury and ongoing Plantar
Fasciitis pain. </div>
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After the race, I spent a week of cycling and swimming to
give my feet a chance to recover.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
quickly got back into my training since I only had about 3 weeks until the
American River 50 Miler.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I decided that
I needed to get in one more long trail run, so I got up at the butt-crack of
dawn (actually way before dawn) and headed up to Auburn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was doing the second half of the WTC
course, starting about 90-mintues before sunrise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was cold, foggy, and wet out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have never had anxiety before when it comes
to running, but that morning was different.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was completely dark with no moon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I parked my car and was heading out for my first solo night-ish run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I finally set out on my way, knowing that my
Garmin’s navigation would help me stay on track.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I had my high-powered headlamp on and was only able to see
about 25 feet in front of me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were
creek crossings (one of which was really sketchy), but I was ready to get wet
and muddy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was a little worried about
mountain lions and bears since they are known to be in this area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was a ledge about 10-15 feet above me
which would be a perfect place for a mountain lion to stalk me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By the time the sun came up, I felt more at
ease, as I stumble upon a fresh bear cub print.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Fortunately, I made it back safe and sound and my final long run was
complete.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was taper time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I woke up at about 2:30 and got dressed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I grabbed a Pro-Bar Meal Replacement Bar and
headed out to the car.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had to be at
the finish line at 4:00 to pick up the bus to the race start.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I met up with my friend Abdulah who I also
ran part of Wat Too Cool with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were
going to run together for as long as he was willing to stick with me, since he
is a faster runner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, I knew that I
was going to run my own race and not try to stick with Abdulah if it was going
to be too fast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was going to be a
long day and I knew I needed to save something for the second half of the
race.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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It was pouring out with some 15+ mph winds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We got on the bus and made our way down to
the start.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They said that we would be
able to stay on the bus until the start, but ended up kicking us out 45 minutes
early. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I grabbed my huge duffle bag with
my drop bags for 25 miles and 41 miles and headed out into the storm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I picked up my bib the day before, so I threw
my bags into the back of a pick-up, hoping that they stayed dry until I reached
them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then I hit the line for the
port-o-potties.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </div>
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The worst thing was that
people were hiding out in there just to stay dry, so the line took
forever.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </div>
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Once I got out I met up with
Abdulah who had to pick up his bib.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
couldn’t find any room under the eazy-ups that that had, so we just stood there
in the rain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let’s just say that there
wasn’t a dry piece of fabric on either of us by the time the race started.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The temperature was in the 50’s so I went with shorts and a
short sleeve shirt, both from Patagonia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I was wearing my Ultimate Direction Ultra Jacket and Drymax socks along
with my Hoka Speedgoat 2’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For my pack,
I had the Salomon Ultra 8-set, which is amazing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The first few miles were a little slow since the trail was
soggy and narrow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We eventually made it
to the levee where it widened out and we were able to pick up the pace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were on pavement for the next 23 miles or
so.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The rain let up after about an hour, so my jacket came
off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Abdulah wanted to pick up the pace
just after that so we wished each other luck and he headed on his way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Abdulah went on to have an awesome race.</div>
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After a few miles, I ran across a few runners that I
recognized from the 12-hour race I did (Michael and Yoly).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We talked a little during that race and ended
up running for about 30 minutes together at AR50.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is funny how you run into people you that
you have met before, then you end up talking for a while like you have been
friends for years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love the
ultra-community and how we can relate to each other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We all strive to push ourselves and it is why
trail running has taken over such a huge spot in my heart.</div>
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Fast forward for a little, we follow the American River Bike
Trail for a while until we cross a bridge at Nimbus Dam and head up the
bluffs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I ended up seeing a Bald Eagle
Nesting Area and sure enough, it was just perched in the tree.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I felt like it was a sign that good things
were going to happen that day.</div>
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A few miles later I ran into a few friends who were cheering
and volunteering.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I was approaching Beal’s Point in a few miles and I started
to develop some pain in my outer metatarsal from my shoes compressing my left
foot too much.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It slowed me down quite a
bit and eventually I had to walk for a few minutes at a time until the pain
lessened.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also was getting a blister on
my right small toe from debris and moisture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I was really concerned that I was going to not make cutoffs because I
was slowing down so much.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just plugged
along though, knowing that my dad and step-mom were at the mile 25 aid station
with my drop bag (Beal’s Point).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I decided to chug an Ensure, drink some Coke and eat a
little.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also swapped out my shoes and
socks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I stuck with Drymax Socks, but
switched to my Altra Lone Peak 3.5’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
hit the real bathrooms in the park and headed on my way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am so grateful for my parents heading out
to cheer me on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They told my wife that I
looked pretty beat up (which I didn’t find out about until I got home that
night).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even though I knew I would be
chasing cutoffs if things didn’t change, I wanted my damn jacket and was going
to give it my all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I headed out and instantly I noticed that the compression
issues were gone and that pain went away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>About a mile later, I could feel the blister again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had about 4.5 miles until the next aid
station, which is where I was picking up my pacer, Tim.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I sent him a test and asked him to find some
moleskin if he could.</div>
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I got to the Granite Bay Aid Station, where Tim was
waiting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He wasn’t able to find
moleskin, but we did get some medical tape and wrapped my toe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then we went on our way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was great to just have someone to talk to
and push me when I wanted to slow down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Tim is great because he pushes me, but in a kind way, “Hey buddy, we
need to pick it up a little.”</div>
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The miles started flying by.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We made it to the Rattlesnake Bar Aid Station at mile 41.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Where I refueled and headed out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was keeping with my plan of getting in and
out of aid stations quickly (less than 2 minutes).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The next ten miles or so started to get interesting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had been in wet conditions all day, but
the single track narrowed and were filled with water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were basically running up a creek, and
yes, without a paddle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I kept doing math in my head to make sure I was going to
make my cutoffs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t know why, but
doing pace calculations tends to keep my mind busy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is similar to repeating mantras. We
plugged on and finally made it on to the Last Gasp Aid Station.</div>
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We started plugging up the last 3-mile road (yes, paved).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was so ready to just finish that I would
run as much as possible, and by run, I mean very slowly jog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I knew it wasn’t efficient and power walking
would have been better, but I just wanted to finish and knew I could push a
little.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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We made it to the finish line at 13:28:15. The cutoff was 14
hours so we did have a little time to spare.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>While I knew I could have run a lot faster, the injuries were
significant and I was thrilled with my finish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I was handed my medallion and jacket.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We picked up my drop bags, but I forgot my headlamp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At least someone is getting to enjoy it now
(so sad).</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Gear</u></b></div>
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Shoes: <a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2017/08/hoka-one-one-speedgoat-2-review_11.html">Hoka
One One Speedgoat 2</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> and <a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2017/08/altra-lone-peak-35-review.html">Altra
Lone Peak 3.5</a></span></span></div>
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Gaiters: <a href="https://www.backcountry.com/outdoor-research-stamina-gaiters?CMP_SKU=ODR1092&MER=0406&skid=ODR1092-PT-SM&mr:trackingCode=5ACABC4C-9586-E211-A87C-001B21A69EB8&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=c&mr:adType=plaonline&CMP_ID=PLA_GOc001&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=PLA&k_clickid=923a7c0d-9e14-4dbf-8701-f2bdd5e76501&rmatt=tsid:1042790|cid:690293682|agid:38384553987|tid:aud-298035620544:pla-353745100733|crid:154680274276|nw:g|rnd:6969004391685403425|dvc:c|adp:1o1|mt:|loc:9032621&gclid=Cj0KCQiAuP7UBRDiARIsAFpxiRITJ_R_POQZtjANlNZuBV36DCz2MT_8hs-3TYm_CJ3I3bKPIvI9pjkaAo69EALw_wcB">Outdoor
Research Stamina Gaiters</a></div>
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Socks: <a href="http://www.drymaxsports.com/product/max-pro-trail-running-1-4-crew-turn-down/">Drymax
Max Pro Trail ¼ Socks</a></div>
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Shorts: <a href="http://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-strider-pro-running-shorts-7-inch/24666.html?dwvar_24666_color=DLMB&cgid=mens-shorts#tile-4=&prefn1=sport&prefv1=trail-running&start=1&sz=24">Patagonia
Strider Pro Shorts</a></div>
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Shirt: <a href="http://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-strider-pro-running-shorts-7-inch/24666.html?dwvar_24666_color=DLMB&cgid=mens-shorts#tile-4=&prefn1=sport&prefv1=trail-running&start=1&sz=24">Patagonia
Short-Sleeved Windchaser Shirt</a> </div>
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Hydration
Pack: <a href="https://www.salomon.com/us/product/s-lab-sense-ultra-5-set.html?article=401699">Salomon
S/Lab Sense Ultra 8 Set</a></div>
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Jacket: <a href="https://ultimatedirection.com/mens-ultra-jacket-v2/">Ultimate Direction
Ultra Jacket</a> </div>
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Hat: <a href="https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/incendo-hat">Arc’Teryx Incendo Hat</a></div>
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Video: <a href="https://shop.gopro.com/cameras/hero6-black/CHDHX-601.html">GoPro Hero6
Black</a> with <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U29B5AI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1">Shineda
Telescopic Selfie Stick</a></div>
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Electrolyte/Fuel:
<a href="https://www.smartbodynutrition.com/glukos-energy-gummies-12-box-variety.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAuP7UBRDiARIsAFpxiRLn0Y4WQNn_Ckx_xJa7dOZWzSZXLeLxetOqH7RoMrnDFD7ltWDHKj8aAsr1EALw_wcB">Glukos
Gummies</a> and <a href="https://www.tailwindnutrition.com/">Tailwind Nutrition</a></div>
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Anti-Chafe: <a href="http://www.squirrelsnutbutter.com/">Squirrel’s Nut Butter</a></div>
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Other Items
in my pack: Ginger Runner BUFF, Baby Wipes, Extra GoPro Battery, Ensure</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Lessons Learned</u></b></div>
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I try to take a few things from every race or long run that
I do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had another great race of making
sure my nutrition and fuel were on point.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I found out that Redbull was great for a pick-me-up, one is my
limit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Coke as usual kept me happy and
tasted so good (which I usually don’t like).</div>
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Running in the mud is really fun if you have some good shoes
and socks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My Drymax socks kept my feet
feeling good in past races and training runs because they pull the water away
from your feet so quickly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With the
blister issues, I will be switching to Injinji socks for my future long-distance
training and RDL100.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think it will
really help prevent blisters since there is no skin-on-skin contact.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also had a huger blister under my big
toe-nail, but luckily I won’t lose the nail.</div>
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While the Hoka Speedgoat 2 has tons of cushion, is
responsive, and have great traction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
will need to do my future trail runs in shoes with a wider toe box to prevent compression
of my feet. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will be going back to
Altra shoes, which I spend a great deal of time running in already. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t wait for the new Lone Peaks to come
out and hopefully a new Olympus.</div>
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I am a mid-packer, plain and simple.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have no issues with this at all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not super-fast (I know that fast is all
relative) but my training has helped me gain the ability to just grind away,
one foot in front of the other, for hour after hour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know where I should be in a race and have
no problem when people pass me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I check
my ego at the door and run my race.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That
is a huge change from road running, at least for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even after 13.5 hours of running/hiking, I
still had more left in the tank.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t
wait to get healthy and take on my next challenge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>What’s Next</u></b></div>
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The reality is that I had been running for the past year
with Plantar Fasciitis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I never gave it
a break because I was doing one training block or race after the next.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At AR50, from mile 10 to the finish, it felt
like I was running on bruised feet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>While I could run up hill, running on flats and downhill was extremely
painful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I knew that I would take the next
two months off running to let it heal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
was going to get cortisone shots and try Shockwave Therapy, which my doctor was
suggesting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Time to finally let my feet
get better so I could have a legitimate shot at completing the Rio Del Lago 100
Mile Endurance Run in November.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Update: It has been 1.5 months since the race and I have not
run more than ½ mile, which is how far the gym is away from my work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is still some pain, but I am working on
getting better and can’t wait to start training again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been cycling, swimming, and hitting
the gym.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am getting stronger in preparation
for the hardest training of my life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
have done Active Release Technique and had my cortisone shots.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have my Shockwave Therapy in a few
weeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bring on Rio Del Lago 100 and let’s
see what happens.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even if I get timed
out because of my Plantar Fasciitis, I will give it everything I have.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is what being an ultra-runner is to
me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<br />
I have been pleased with the <a href="https://www.skechers.com/en-us/performance">Skechers Performance</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"> </span>shoes that I have tested in the past. The <a href="https://www.skechers.com/en-us/style/53918/skechers-gorun-ultra-2/bllm">GOrun
Ultra 2</a> is a max cushioned trail shoe and its sister shoe is the <a href="https://www.skechers.com/en-us/style/54005/skechers-gorun-ultra-road/bkbl">GOrun
Ultra Road</a>, which is made for running on pavement, hence the name. I
really liked both the <a href="https://www.skechers.com/en-us/style/53918/skechers-gorun-ultra-2/bllm">Ultra
2</a> and <a href="https://www.skechers.com/en-us/style/54005/skechers-gorun-ultra-road/bkbl">Ultra
Road</a>. They both have plenty of cushion and fit really well (both have
been updated). I have also tested the <a href="https://www.skechers.com/en-us/search?t=gomeb+speed+3">GOmeb Speed 3</a>,
which is an awesome, extremely fast shoe that is great for races, tempo runs,
and speed workouts. The <a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2016/03/skechers-gorun-4-review.html">GOrun
4</a> is a solid everyday trainer that can handle the fast and slow days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here are links to my past reviews.<br />
<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2016/03/skechers-gorun-4-review.html">GOrun
4 Review</a></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2015/04/skechers-gorun-ultra-2-review.html">GOrun
Ultra 2 Review</a> </div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2015/09/skechers-gorun-ultra-road-review.html">GOrun
Ultra Road Review</a> </div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2015/02/skechers-gomeb-speed-3-review.html">GOmeb
Speed 3 Review</a></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
</div>
I got the <a href="https://www.skechers.com/en-us/style/55050/skechers-gorun-ultra-road-2/blnv">GOrun
Ultra Road 2</a> to test out a while back. It has more cushion than the GOrun
and GOmeb shoes. Just taking them out of the box, I was impressed
with the look, materials, and weight. Many people know about Skechers
shoes, but most people don’t know how good their Performance shoe line is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjggtbPyhJlAl-jQfrEBpVX2L4ewDim-TXn5ClODARBdkS_Rdn9S_fTJMRJEJTb3YFA8u7lb9_VzUjs7jqq7O5KCRKJuLlWssdeGAIRzE1zJj1TvDiUYWEiqV_FYpztmJ6-CIQPqjaYwHI/s1600/20180222_120708.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="945" data-original-width="1600" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjggtbPyhJlAl-jQfrEBpVX2L4ewDim-TXn5ClODARBdkS_Rdn9S_fTJMRJEJTb3YFA8u7lb9_VzUjs7jqq7O5KCRKJuLlWssdeGAIRzE1zJj1TvDiUYWEiqV_FYpztmJ6-CIQPqjaYwHI/s640/20180222_120708.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
The original <a href="https://www.skechers.com/en-us/style/54005/skechers-gorun-ultra-road/bkbl">GOrun
Ultra Road</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"> </span>was one of my favorite shoes
back in the day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is extremely
comfortable, had a wide enough toe box to not cause compression issues with my toes,
and had enough cushion to handle whatever mileage I threw its way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<br />
The upper material is made of <a href="https://www.skechers.com/en-us/performance">Skechers Performance</a> flat
knit material that is almost seamless.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
is not only light weight, but conforms to your feet and is extremely
breathable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are some synthetic
overlays that help add stability and durability to the upper.<br />
<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid1DgsnFob-zfrhPy0WgpIHdPNeAMKq6JghbFAXYo5z1559E5ftVH2rgekFx6s7WBfdcrK-wpvHZcGykplTThZTkGWJA7uk0VFCzhnWbMHuf4ET_MYBVF-MekTtNggd0VMm08hQSluL1c/s1600/20180517_201943.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid1DgsnFob-zfrhPy0WgpIHdPNeAMKq6JghbFAXYo5z1559E5ftVH2rgekFx6s7WBfdcrK-wpvHZcGykplTThZTkGWJA7uk0VFCzhnWbMHuf4ET_MYBVF-MekTtNggd0VMm08hQSluL1c/s640/20180517_201943.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Harder blown rubber in the forefoot and heel for added durability</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
There is a new Quick-Fit feature, which is a tab on the back of the shoe that
makes putting the shoe on easier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know…
it sounds like a gimmick, which was my thought when I pulled them out of the
box, but it really does work and I used it more than I thought I would.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIM7uoAamR6ueaY_6bq8wT4LZvN-w1_C786r-aMO49LPinfKkci9X_uR2WlWUWpuzs5jnmNbIqgtacZSi8XQRMFH7mr9Hm1Pz9l33_zYIAEwh3TKA_h0Xa8JBNsFcIs5gNt6p1JgISVIM/s1600/20180517_202132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIM7uoAamR6ueaY_6bq8wT4LZvN-w1_C786r-aMO49LPinfKkci9X_uR2WlWUWpuzs5jnmNbIqgtacZSi8XQRMFH7mr9Hm1Pz9l33_zYIAEwh3TKA_h0Xa8JBNsFcIs5gNt6p1JgISVIM/s640/20180517_202132.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quick-Fit Tab makes putting on the shoe a snap.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
There are drainage holes built into the midsole as well as a trough under a
mesh material. The insole also has holes in them so the water can drain easily.
I really liked this feature when running in the extremely wet spring that we
had.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also had a secondary benefit
though.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In warmer temperatures, I found
that the holes forced air into the shoe and provided a little extra
ventilation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A nice feature indeed.<br />
<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLzAfDLSF2kcLkK-uSw9hBWHIZGIe174GpTP6FtC8T7viHC-1pgbwseMfI2PmrPKcvISFgm0rZMgG_zOrDw8rZ1rhnA7HHVhC3PpBp_BST8RZ9ZwUz2Uu92yUKTwB96Cjr1D85pz6gHBg/s1600/20180517_202025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLzAfDLSF2kcLkK-uSw9hBWHIZGIe174GpTP6FtC8T7viHC-1pgbwseMfI2PmrPKcvISFgm0rZMgG_zOrDw8rZ1rhnA7HHVhC3PpBp_BST8RZ9ZwUz2Uu92yUKTwB96Cjr1D85pz6gHBg/s640/20180517_202025.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Drainage trough under a mesh (sits under the insole)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
The <a href="https://www.skechers.com/en-us/style/55050/skechers-gorun-ultra-road-2/blnv">GOrun
Ultra Road 2</a> has a nice roomy toe box like its predecessor, which is way
better than most shoes that compress your toes. I have slightly wider
than normal feet and can’t run in most shoes without some compression
issues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Skechers has some of the only
non-toe box shaped shoes that I can wear without pain (for longer distances).<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.skechers.com/en-us/performance">Skechers Performance</a>
is using a new lighter weight insole.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They call it their 5Gen cushioning and I must say that I like it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It might be slightly firmer than past models,
but it is still cushy and provides a stable ride with a huge weight savings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After almost 80 miles, the midsole feels as
great as my first mile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some other shoes
can tend to flatten out or the cushioning doesn’t protect your feet as well,
but not these.<br />
<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Drainage holes in the midsole</td></tr>
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Now to the specs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="https://www.skechers.com/en-us/style/55050/skechers-gorun-ultra-road-2/blnv">GOrun
Ultra Road 2</a> weighs in at a 8 ounces for a men’s size 9 which is incredibly
light for a shoe with this level of cushion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The first version of the shoe weighed in at 10.4 ounces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is a huge difference (new version is 2.4
ounces lighter).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has a 24mm forefoot
height and 28mm heel height (4mm heel drop).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<b><u>Pros</u></b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Great price ($120)</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Low heel drop at 4mm</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Super-Lightweight at 8 ounces
(men’s size 9)</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Upper mesh conforms to your foot
and is extremely comfortable</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Great drainage</div>
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<b><u><span style="text-decoration: none;"><br /></span></u></b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<b><u>Skechers Performance Social
Media Links</u></b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SkechersPerformance/?fref=ts">Facebook</a></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<a href="https://twitter.com/skechersgo">Twitter</a> </div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/skechersperformance/">Instagram</a> </div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/skechersperformance">YouTube</a> </div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<a href="http://www.skechers.com/">Skechers
Performance website</a></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
</div>
The reality is that <a href="https://www.skechers.com/en-us/performance">Skechers
Performance</a> is really putting out some great shoes that you should take a
look at. The <a href="https://www.skechers.com/en-us/style/55050/skechers-gorun-ultra-road-2/blnv">GOrun
Ultra Road 2</a> is no exception.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is
fast and stable, but still provides enough cushion to make the miles fly
by. When I put them on, I don’t even think about the shoes, which is
about the best complement that I can give for any shoe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can buy them for $120 at the <a href="https://www.skechers.com/en-us/performance">Skechers Performance</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"> </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">website.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Give them a try and I am sure you won’t be disappointed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br />
<br />
Note: I received this product in exchange for a review. The
review is my personal opinion of the product and I was not required to give a
particular opinion of it. I am not a doctor, so please use all of the
products that I review at your own risk.<br />
Brian Goldmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11884552266897495480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144987082646156308.post-84013898955445128872018-05-07T06:00:00.000-07:002018-05-07T16:00:59.785-07:00Why I love Injinji Toe Socks!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you have been following my blog
for a while, then you know that I am a huge fan of </span><a href="http://www.injinji.com/"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Injinji</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> toe socks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have
been running in them for a few years now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It all started a when I was curious why runners would want to use toe
socks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I quickly discovered that they
offer the benefit of letting your toes splay (spread) while you run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These are great for people who wear wide toe
box shoes made by companies like Altra and Topo Athletic, but are great with
any shoes. These socks are funny looking and the first time you use them, they
feel a little weird.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With that being
said, the weird feeling went away after about 5 minutes and they are some of
the most comfortable socks that I own.<br />
<br />
There are several benefits of using the </span><a href="http://www.injinji.com/"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Injinji</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> toe
socks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The socks are anatomically
designed for your foot, covering each toe and allowing your toes to spread out
as they naturally want to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Normal socks restrict
your feet and tend to push your toes together, which can lead to various foot
injuries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While you might not feel that
this is a big deal, give the toe socks a try and you will realize what I am
talking about.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will gain stability
and feel more comfortable as your feet learn to spread out.<br />
<br />
They are great for people who get blisters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>By having no skin on skin contact between your toes, you eliminate that
point of friction which can cause blistering.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Each sock is made of moisture wicking material and has seamless
toes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have a mesh top for more
breathability, an arch support band, and an enhanced cuff so your socks don’t
slip down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can get them in light
weight, original weight and midweight styles depending on the amount of cushion
you prefer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">They have different materials,
including the spectrum version, which has special and bold graphics that are
made by using a printing process that will not distort or face over time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here are links to the reviews that I have
done in the past.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2016/05/injinji-toe-socks-spring-2016-review.html"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Injinji Toe Socks Spring Review – May 16, 2016</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://www.realrunnerreviews.com/2015/09/injinji-toe-socks-review.html"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Injinji Toe
Socks Review - September 23, 2015</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://www.realrunnerreviews.com/2016/04/would-you-rock-injinji-toe-sock.html"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Would you
Rock the Injinji Toe Sock? - July 25, 2014</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">So let me tell you a little
story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I ran the American River 50 Mile
Endurance Run on April 7<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It had been raining for a few days and even the morning of the
race.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The trails were muddy and I was
drenched before the race even started.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
was wearing another brand of socks, which I normally love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are designed to pull the moisture away
from your feet, but are not toe-socks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
figured with the extremely wet conditions, that they would be a good
choice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I never had any blistering issues
with them, but I also hadn’t run that far in conditions like what we were experiencing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I started to have issues at mile 20
with debris in my socks and shoes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
was creating a blister in between my 4<sup>th</sup> and 5<sup>th</sup>
toes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had a fresh pair of shoes and
socks at the 25 mile aid station, where my drop bag was waiting for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I put on a fresh pair of shoes and socks when
I got there, but didn’t have anything to put over the blister.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I ran another 4.5 miles to where I was picking
up my pacer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had texted him and asked
him to find some mole skin or something similar to put over the blister.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It could have ended my day if I didn’t take
care of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was able to finish the
race, but it was an issue that could have been avoided and would have saved me
a lot of discomfort.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The reason why I like </span><a href="http://www.injinji.com/"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Injinji</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> socks so much is, like I stated earlier, the toe splay
helps with stability and allow your feet to work as they were meant to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You don’t have to worry about your socks
causing compression issues (which can lead to metatarsal and other pain).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The more important thing is that it does a
great job of keeping debris out of the socks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It even protects in between your toes if some debris does get inside
your shoes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I chose to wear </span><a href="http://www.injinji.com/"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Injinji</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> socks during the race, I may have been able to avoid the
blister, which in turn slowed me down quite a bit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I got to test out four pairs of
trail socks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first one were the crew
length </span><a href="https://www.injinji.com/spectrum-trail-midweight-crew.html"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Spectrum Performance 2.0 Trail Socks</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tested the
No-Show version in the past, which is below the ankle and has a tab in the back
to protect the back of your heel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While
I really like </span><a href="http://www.injinji.com/"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Injinji’s</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> wool socks, they don’t even compare to how comfortable the </span><a href="http://www.injinji.com/spectrum-run-lightweight-no-show-2131.html"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Spectrum</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> material
is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tested the Gritty version of the sock which
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Performance 2.0 Trail Midweight Crew Length (Spectrum)</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I also tested the <a href="https://www.injinji.com/catalog/product/view/id/2539/s/trail-midweight-mini-crew-pine-small/category/162/">Trail
Midweight Mini-Crew Sock</a>, which has been one of my favorite trail socks
over the years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has a decent amount
of cushion that protects your feet and does a great job of keeping debris
out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have always been into thicker
socks because they provided more cushion and these mid weight socks were great
for longer runs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tested the Pine
version and it sells for $15.00.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Performance 2.0 Trail Midweight Mini-Crew</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> I also tested two new socks that
they just came out with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their <a href="https://www.injinji.com/shop/ultra-run.html">Ultra Run</a> series is made
to provide comfort mile-after-mile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
has a terry material throughout the entire foot and toes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This helps reduce the impact of your foot
strikes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The terry material really does
a great job of keeping your feet feel fresh.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They come in two sizes, the no-show and the crew length.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have men’s and women’s specific
designs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tested the <a href="https://www.injinji.com/ultra-run-crew-lime-medium.html">Ultra Run Crew
Socks (Color: Lime)</a> which sells for $18.00 and the <a href="https://www.injinji.com/catalog/product/view/id/2670/s/ultra-run-no-show-lime-small/category/182/">Ultra
Run No-Show Socks (Color: Lime)</a>, which sells for $16.00</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ultra Run No-Show</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ultra Run No-Show (inside out) showing terry inside</td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pros:</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Let’s your toes spread out</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Keeps your feet dry and blister free</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Feel great even after months of washing</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/injinjitoesocks"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Facebook</span></a><span style="color: #0070c0; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I love my </span><a href="http://www.injinji.com/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Injinji</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> socks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After my
race, I realize the importance of having each toe protected and my </span><a href="http://www.injinji.com/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Injinji</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">socks
do just that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please learn from my
misery and give them a try.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can
purchase yours at the </span><a href="http://www.injinji.com/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Injinji</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> website or at a
store near you </span><a href="http://www.injinji.com/dealers/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">(click here for locations)</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you haven’t tried them, you definitely
should.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let me know what you think and
please feel free to share a picture of your favorite Injinji socks with me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Note: I received this product
in exchange for a review. The review is my personal opinion of the
product and I was not required to give a particular opinion of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not a doctor, so please use all of the
products that I review at your own risk.</span></div>
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I don’t know
about you, but I get so bored when I swim laps.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My brain seems to run on overdrive, thinking about the most random
things or continually counting laps.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
really makes a one hour swim hard to take at times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I ran across an ad on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/UnderwaterAudio">Facebook</a> for waterproof mp3
players and headphones last year and loved the idea of listing to music while
swimming.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are studies that show
that listening to music while swimming laps has some serious benefits, but more
on that later.</div>
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I recently
ran across an article “<a href="https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/5-reasons-swimmers-should-listen-to-music-during-practice/">5
Reasons Swimmers Should Listen to Music During Practice</a>” by Bri Groves, a
Swimming World College Intern.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bri stated
some of the benefits of swimming with music. <a href="https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/5-reasons-swimmers-should-listen-to-music-during-practice/">(1)</a></div>
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Upbeat
melodies can increase motivation – That doesn’t mean that you should listen to
any music, but shoot for songs that range with a BPM (beats per minute) of 125
to 140.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can find the BPM for a song
by doing a google search. <a href="https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/5-reasons-swimmers-should-listen-to-music-during-practice/">(1)</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"></span></div>
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In several
studies <a href="https://www.acefitness.org/certifiednewsarticle/805/">(2)</a>,
scientists concluded that as the BPM’s of music increased, the power output of
the athletes’ increased as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
could result in a greater distance per stroke in swimmers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/5-reasons-swimmers-should-listen-to-music-during-practice/">(1)</a></div>
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As you swim
in sync with the rhythm or beat of the music, your stroke rate will increase as
you listen to faster music. <a href="https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/5-reasons-swimmers-should-listen-to-music-during-practice/">(1)</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"></span></div>
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In another
study <a href="http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095254615001313">(3)</a>,
they concluded that athletes who listen to music while exercising had a lower
rating of perceived exertion (RPE) than athletes who worked out in
silence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Basically, it states that music
is a subconscious motivator and stress reducer. <a href="https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/5-reasons-swimmers-should-listen-to-music-during-practice/">(1)</a></div>
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Athletes who
train with music regularly had 15% more endurance than athletes that don’t
listen to music.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More endurance leads to
a more sustained competition performance. <a href="https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/5-reasons-swimmers-should-listen-to-music-during-practice/">(1)</a></div>
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<a href="https://h2oaudio.com/">H20 Audio</a> was founded in 2003 in San Diego by
Kristian Rauhala.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He has worked for
Nokia and then co-founded a few companies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In 2003, these new things called MP3 players were just coming around, which
gave people great quality sound from music files you could download.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These products weren’t made for use in pools
or oceans though.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://h2oaudio.com/">H20 Audio</a> filled this void and hasn’t stopped
coming up with great products in this field.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They make everything from cases, mp3 players, and headphones that are
all waterproof.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am testing their <a href="https://h2oaudio.com/products/custom-earplugs">SURGE Custom Earphones</a>
and <a href="https://h2oaudio.com/products/stream-mp3-player">STREAM Waterproof
MP3 Player</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The <a href="https://h2oaudio.com/products/stream-mp3-player">STREAM Waterproof MP3
Player</a> is an 8GB mp3 player that is extremely simple to use and is
relatively compact.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has one port for
the headphones (standard headphone jack) and five buttons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are back/volume down, play/pause, and a
forward/volume up buttons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is also
a button to shuffle the playlist and another to turn on Bluetooth (more on that
in a little). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The unit is easy to
use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To turn it on, simple hold the play
button for a few seconds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To skip to the
next song, touch the forward button once or to turn up the volume, hold the
forward button down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The same process is
followed for going to a previous song or turning the volume down, by using the
back button.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The player also makes
shuffling the playlist easier than other players I have tested.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The <a href="https://h2oaudio.com/products/stream-mp3-player">STREAM Waterproof MP3
Player</a> is built to withstand submersion of up to 12 feet of water and the rechargeable
battery lasts up to 10 hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It even allows
you to stream music from your phone as long as you are within about 30 feet of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is great if you want to listen to music
or podcasts on your phone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tried to
place my phone next to the pool’s edge about halfway down and had enough signal
to work the whole length of the 25-yard pool.</div>
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The
headphone jack is where you charge the unit, which only takes about an hour to
fully charge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You also connect the USB
to headphone cord here to download your mp3s from your computer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Simply drop them on the device like it is a flash
drive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My favorite feature of all though
is that with every push of a button, it will tell you “Power On” or “Pause”
which makes it easy when you are in the water and are not able to see the
buttons you are pushing (because you have the MP3 player clipped to the back of
your head).</div>
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I was also
able to test out another awesome product from <a href="https://h2oaudio.com/">H20
Audio</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="https://h2oaudio.com/products/custom-earplugs">SURGE Custom Earphones</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have tested other waterproof earphones and
while they worked, the sound quality left a lot to be desired.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It often sounded tinny.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t get me wrong, even the other headphones
were a huge improvement over no music at all, but I was left wanting more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I first read
about how <a href="https://h2oaudio.com/">H20 Audio</a> was making custom
fitted earphones that were more comfortable and sounded better than the
competition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I knew I had to test them
out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While I only spend about an hour a
week in the pool, my old earphones hurt my ears and like I said earlier didn’t
sound very high-end.</div>
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I was asked
to go to an Audiologist to get a mold of my ears.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I ended up going to a local guy who was
amazing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He gave me a free hearing test
while I was there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He injected some
material into my ear canal and after a few minutes, it hardened and was
removed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The whole process only took 15
minutes.</div>
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The molded
ear impressions get sent into Westone, who manufactures the custom silicone
earplugs that go on the headphones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
fitting process costs about $50 and is not included in the cost of the custom
earphones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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After about
2 week, I had my new earphones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wanted
to get out and test them right away, but unfortunately the heater in my public
pool wend down and I had to wait a few weeks (because they closed the pool).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I was able to test them for the first
time, I was completely blown away by a few things.</div>
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The fit and
feel of the <a href="https://h2oaudio.com/products/custom-earplugs">SURGE
Custom Earphones</a> was amazing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
was no discomfort and they felt like they were made specifically for my
ears.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh wait… they were!</div>
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The sound
was leaps and bounds better than the other waterproof earphones that I have
tested.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I talked to Kristian, he
emphasized how proud he was of the sound quality and how he designed the
earphones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The difficult part of waterproof
headphones is that the speaker itself has to be protected and that usually
makes the sound worse, but I would put these headphones up against any of my
non-waterproof headphones for a sound test.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They are that good!</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>H2O Audio’s Social Media Links:</u></b></div>
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/H20Audio">Facebook</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.instagram.com/H20Audio">Instagram</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/H20Audio">YouTube</a></span>
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The fact
that I can not only listen to music when I swim, but the sound is great and the
earphones are comfortable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is
priceless.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With that being said, the <a href="https://h2oaudio.com/products/stream-mp3-player">STREAM Waterproof MP3
Player</a> runs for $79.99 and the <a href="https://h2oaudio.com/products/custom-earplugs">SURGE Custom Earphones</a>
cost $159.99 (not including the ear impressions) at the <a href="https://h2oaudio.com/">H20 Audio</a> website.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The reality is that if you spend a lot of
time in the pool or ocean, this would be a great investment of your money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would not hesitate to buy or recommend these.</div>
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<u>References:</u></div>
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(1) <a href="https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/5-reasons-swimmers-should-listen-to-music-during-practice/">https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/5-reasons-swimmers-should-listen-to-music-during-practice/</a></div>
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(2) <a href="https://www.acefitness.org/certifiednewsarticle/805/">https://www.acefitness.org/certifiednewsarticle/805/</a></div>
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(3) <a href="http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095254615001313">http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095254615001313</a></div>
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Note:
I received this product in exchange for a review. The review is my
personal opinion of the product and I was not required to give a particular
opinion of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not a doctor, so
please use all of the products that I review at your own risk.</div>
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I have been using pre-workout drinks before runs and cross training for
almost a decade now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are usually
filled with artificial flavors and ingredients that sometimes don’t agree with
your body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the first products
that I was using was called Superpump250, but we used to call it “Superdump”
because it was almost guaranteed that within 15 minutes, you would end up in
the bathroom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I believe it is because of
the high levels of magnesium, but I could be wrong.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m sorry for putting that image in your
head, but I promise there is a reason for sharing that with you.</div>
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There are a lot of supplements out there, some are all natural, some
are not.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I recently ran the American
River 50 Mile Endurance Run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was my
first real trail ultra of that distance and because of my Plantar Fasciitis, I
had to reduce my training before the race.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I went into the race undertrained and the weather did not help the
situation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My energy level was great
until I reached mile 25 where it started to dip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The reality is that caffeine could have
helped me, so a few aid stations later I drank half of a Red Bull.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While I did get a boost of energy that really
helped me, the extra ingredients and liquid made for a little sloshing in my
stomach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Later in the race, I popped
some <a href="https://rungum.com/">Run Gum</a> into my mouth around mile 41 and
got a boost of energy without all of the extra junk that they throw into energy
drinks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was great to have the energy
without the sloshing stomach.</div>
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<a href="https://rungum.com/">Run Gum</a> was developed by Nick
Symmonds and his Coach, Sam Lapray.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nick
won 7 Division III NCAA Titles and 6 USATF Outdoor National Titles while he was
studding at Willamette University in Oregon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Nick also made the Beijing (2008) and London (2012) Olympic teams.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nick studied Biochemistry in college and
used this background and experience in training to figure out what chemicals
the human body needed to perform at its best.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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What Nick and Sam found out is that most methods of delivering
stimulants to the body required drinking large quantities of liquids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In order to achieve optimal performance, they
needed to eliminate water, acid, and slow down absorption.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During a track workout, they came up with the
idea of using gum as a delivery vehicle for the caffeine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<a href="https://rungum.com/">Run Gum</a> has caffeine, b-vitamins, and
taurine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With <a href="https://rungum.com/">Run Gum</a>, the stimulants absorb 5 times faster
than if you were taking in a liquid form.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It will give you energy fast, without bloating that can often happen
with drinking energy drinks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<a href="https://rungum.com/">Run Gum</a> is sugar-free and has zero
calories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each pack of <a href="https://rungum.com/">Run Gum</a> contains two pieces of gum. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each piece of gum consists of 50mg of caffeine
(roughly half a cup of coffee).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is
recommended that you take one piece for moderate energy or two pieces for
maximum energy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I consume caffeine on a
regular basis and had no issues with taking two pieces of the gum.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are sensitive to caffeine, you could
always take half of a piece of gum at first.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><a href="https://rungum.com/">Run Gum</a> comes in Cinnamon, Fruit, and
Mint flavors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They even have a <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rungum/run-gum-extra-strength-caffeine-gum-to-run-the-day">Kickstarter</a>
for an Extra Strength Run Gum that has double the amount of caffeine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check it out if you have a chance.</div>
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I have tested <a href="https://rungum.com/">Run Gum</a> during runs and
even during the day when I am exhausted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Most of my long training runs are at 3:30AM, meaning I am waking up at
3:00AM.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I usually get really tired
around 6:00PM and <a href="https://rungum.com/">Run Gum</a> has really helped
me stay awake to spend time with my wife after the kids go to bed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is the one time of the day that we get
some peace and quiet, so giving up that quality time with her is not an
option.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will say that it does have
little different consistency than regular gum.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It really isn’t too much different, but just something to know.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
taste is good with all three varieties, but the fruit is my favorite.</div>
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I had a chance to do a Q&A with Nick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here it is:</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Q: What do you feel is your
biggest accomplishment both in your running career as well as outside of
running and why?</span></u></b><span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A: My biggest
accomplishment in running, in my opinion, was running a personal best at the
2012 Olympic Finals. I didn't win a medal there (finished 5th), but I was able
to perform my best at the highest level of competition. That's all you can
really ask of yourself as an athlete.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Off the track, I am
extremely proud of </span><a href="https://rungum.com/">Run Gum</a><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. It takes a lot to bring a new
product to market and Sam Lapray (my coach and business partner) and I were
able to do so during the peak of my pro running career. That was back in 2014.
Since then we have been able to fuel and inspire millions of people! </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Q: What was your primary reason
for developing Run Gum?</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A: I used to drink a lot of
energy drinks. I loved the way they made me feel from an energy standpoint, but
they really hurt my stomach. All that carbonated water, sugar, calories, etc. I
didn't want any of it, I just wanted the stimulants. So, I dehydrated an energy
drink, took the stimulants out of it and infused them into a piece of chewing
gum. The chewing gum delivers the stimulants to the lining of the mouth which
offers much faster absorption times. Try it for yourself, if really wakes you
up quickly! </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Q: Where do you see Run Gum
going in the next year, 5 years, and beyond?</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A: We are growing so fast
it's hard to say. We just launched nationwide with Vitamin Shoppe and will be
announcing another major retailer this summer. </span><a href="https://rungum.com/">Run Gum</a> <span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">competes directly with energy drinks and energy shots, so really we
fit in almost any grocery or convenience store. In the near future you will see
</span><a href="https://rungum.com/">Run Gum</a> <span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">at every checkout stand in America.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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both in sports and in your personal life?</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A: I think most of my
athletic goals for the next few years will be more mountain focused. In terms
of my personal life I'd like to continue growing </span><a href="https://rungum.com/">Run Gum</a> <span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">and one day start a family. </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Q: What things do you do that
make you the happiest (where do you find your happy place)?</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A: Being
active outdoors! I honestly love anything that gets me outside: hunting,
fishing, surfing, hiking, fishing, running, biking, you name it. </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Q: Who is the most inspiring
person (dead or alive) to you and why?</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A: My
business partner (and former coach) Sam Lapray inspires me. He works so hard
and deserves all the success that has come his way. I've known him for nearly
two decades and during that time he has been coach, business partner, mentor,
and best friend to me.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Q: If you could give a new
runner one piece of advice, what would it be?</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A: Don't
take everything so darn seriously! Runners are some of the most neurotic people
I have ever met. I say that having been one myself. I started running best when
I didn't worry about everything so much. It's ok to have a cheeseburger, its ok
to have dessert every day, its ok to drink a beer. </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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running longevity is?</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A: Having
fun! Running should be something you look forward to each day. My morning run
is one of my favorite parts of each day.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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running gear that make a huge difference in your running (favorite shoes,
clothes, watch, etc.)?</span></u></b></div>
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the things I love most about running is that it requires very little gear. I do
start every workout with a pack of </span><a href="https://rungum.com/">Run Gum</a><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">!</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2
pieces = one energy drink or cup of coffee</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Run Gum’s Social
Media Links:</span></u></b></div>
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<a href="http://facebook.com/getrungum">Facebook</a><span style="color: #0070c0;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The thing I really love about </span><a href="https://rungum.com/">Run Gum</a> is the simplicity of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can just take it before your workout or
throw it in your pocket for a mid-activity pick-me-up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The amount of caffeine is perfect for most
people and you can pick your serving sizes with one piece or two.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can get <a href="https://rungum.com/">Run
Gum</a> in 12-packs for $22.49 on their website or at a location near you (<a href="https://rungum.com/pages/store-locator">click here for locations</a>)
including REI, The Vitamin Shoppe, and local run stores.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nick is working on making <a href="https://rungum.com/">Run Gum</a> available elsewhere as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a great product and has helped me out,
both during my activities and during my daily life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Have you tried <a href="https://rungum.com/">Run
Gum</a> yet?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would love to hear what
you think.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am thrilled to have a
chance to work with Nick Symmonds on the Q&A and hope you like it. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is a really cool guy and I loved learning
more about him.<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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Note:
I received this product in exchange for a review. The review is my
personal opinion of the product and I was not required to give a particular
opinion of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not a doctor, so
please use all of the products that I review at your own risk.</div>
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Brian Goldmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11884552266897495480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144987082646156308.post-69100819506844752992018-04-06T06:00:00.000-07:002019-02-04T09:29:58.748-08:00AltRed Betalains Review<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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I will start out by saying that I am not a nutritionist, doctor, or
health care professional.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My experience
with <a href="https://shop.sur.co/discount/BGOLDMAN-ALTRED">AltRed</a> is strictly based on my personal
opinion and experience as a middle of the pack runner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please take this supplement at your own risk
and if you have any concerns, please consult a physician.</div>
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<a href="https://shop.sur.co/discount/BGOLDMAN-ALTRED">AltRed</a> is a supplement that contains
Beetroot Extract, but is produced/extracted using different techniques than
other brands of beet juice or beet juice powder that you will find out
there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://shop.sur.co/discount/BGOLDMAN-ALTRED">Sur</a> is a small company, founded
by Jeff Van Drunen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His family has been
discovering, researching, and developing ingredients sourced from nature to
improve health for decades.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Coming from
a family of farmers (7 generations of farmers to be exact) it has always been a
passion of Jeff’s family to share natural products with the community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jeff has been farming since the early 80’s
and later on started researching phytonutrients, or natural chemicals found in
plants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As an avid hiker and cyclist, he
wanted to find natural supplements that would help him recover stronger and
perform better.</div>
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Jeff started <a href="https://shop.sur.co/discount/BGOLDMAN-ALTRED">Sur</a> to look at the physiological
benefits from plant-based supplements, because the benefits are potentially
huge and has been untapped for the most part.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Part of what <a href="https://shop.sur.co/discount/BGOLDMAN-ALTRED">Sur</a> strives for is to celebrate
athletes and really focus on clean performance, which is awesome.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://shop.sur.co/discount/BGOLDMAN-ALTRED">Sur</a> states, “Our
products are based on ingredients sourced from nature, are certified for use in
sport, and are supported by real world science published for all to see.”</div>
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The fact that <a href="https://shop.sur.co/discount/BGOLDMAN-ALTRED">Sur</a> achieves the highest
level of clean certifications meaning that you can use it knowing that you are
not using bad chemicals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The NFS
Certified for Sport ™ certification ensures that <a href="https://shop.sur.co/discount/BGOLDMAN-ALTRED">AltRed</a>
meets the NSF’s stringent independent certification process guidelines for
supplements intended for use by athletes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That means that there are no undeclared ingredients and everything is
manufactured according to what <a href="https://shop.sur.co/discount/BGOLDMAN-ALTRED">AltRed</a>
claims.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(For more info, visit
www.nsf.org).</div>
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The Informed-Choice certification also checks for banned substances and
undergoes rigorous testing to provide assurance that they are safer for
athletes to use (For more info, visit www.informed-choice.org).</div>
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So where do I begin…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been
taking beet juice powder for the past year and can say that while I understood
the benefits, I never really felt a huge difference in my endurance or
recovery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would add it to my
smoothies, and still do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A few months
back I started testing <a href="https://shop.sur.co/discount/BGOLDMAN-ALTRED">AltRed</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I honestly wasn’t expecting much, but the
reviews and claims were promising.</div>
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What exactly is in <a href="https://shop.sur.co/discount/BGOLDMAN-ALTRED">AltRed</a>?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The single active ingredient is a phytonutrient
called betalain, which comes from beets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The bright red color and benefits of beets, including the ability to
reduce inflammation that comes from exercise, comes from betalains. <a href="https://shop.sur.co/discount/BGOLDMAN-ALTRED">AltRed</a> is produced through a patented process,
which isolates and concentrates the betalains, “unleashing” its ability to
improve your athletic performance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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There are two clinical studies on the <a href="https://shop.sur.co/discount/BGOLDMAN-ALTRED">AltRed</a>
website.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first study was done in my
backyard (not literally, but is about 25 minutes away from me).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was at UD Davis, where a double-blind study,
crossover study on distance runners was performed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It showed that runners performed an average
of 42 seconds faster (3% faster) in a 5k time trial when they used <a href="https://shop.sur.co/discount/BGOLDMAN-ALTRED">AltRed</a> (<a href="http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/4/3/40">click here for the study</a>).</div>
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The second study, also from UD Davis, focused on recovery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a double-blind, crossover study that
was conducted on triathletes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It showed
that the athletes performed an average of 45 seconds better (3% faster) in a 5k
“recovery” time trial performed twenty-four hours after completing a 10k time
trial when they used <a href="https://shop.sur.co/discount/BGOLDMAN-ALTRED">AltRed</a>. They also
completed the initial 10k time trial 54 seconds faster when taking <a href="https://shop.sur.co/discount/BGOLDMAN-ALTRED">AltRed</a> (<a href="http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/10.1139/apnm-2016-0452#.WsaQn4WcFaT">click
here for the study</a>).</div>
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Other impacts on endurance and recovery when taking <a href="https://shop.sur.co/discount/BGOLDMAN-ALTRED">AltRed</a> may include producing more power,
increasing efficiency, reduction in muscle damage during activity, and stronger
recovery (including a reduction in lactic acid).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are quite a few claims there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So how did my testing go and did I see or
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First of all, the directions say to take one capsule, 2 hours before
you start an activity. For activities lasting more than 2 hours, you take
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So what exactly did I experience?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I had been training hard for quite a while, going from one training
block to the next with little downtime.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I had the California International Marathon in December and only had a
few weeks off before I started training for Way Too Cool 50k.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My mileage was fairly steady.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I started to take <a href="https://shop.sur.co/discount/BGOLDMAN-ALTRED">AltRed</a>, I was running at about a 65-70% Max
Heart Rate (HR), which was around an 11:00-12:00 pace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I started to notice a difference after only a
few days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I felt more energy and could
perform better day after day (better recovery).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My 65-70% Max HR was now dropping to about a 10:00-10:30 pace, which was
quite a change.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did not change
anything else in my training, so I was really surprised by the results.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I also watched my VO2 Max (The amount of oxygen my body is able to
burn) go from 47 in January to 50 in February, to 51 in March.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is all with being about 10 pounds over
my ideal race weight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have not had
numbers like this since I was at my peak as a runner (lowest weight, very lean,
and injury-free).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This reading was taken
off of my Garmin Forerunner 935, so I know it is not a true reading of my VO2
Max, but it does shoe an increasing in my overall endurance and energy output.</div>
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As I said earlier, I was a skeptic going into my testing of <a href="https://shop.sur.co/discount/BGOLDMAN-ALTRED">AltRed</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I can’t tell you how many product I have tried that make big promises
and most of them fall short.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not
discounting other products by any means, which is why I still take beet juice powder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do have to say that these are results that
I experienced and I have read that not everybody will experience supplements
the same way, so my results may be different than what you encounter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I loved <a href="https://shop.sur.co/discount/BGOLDMAN-ALTRED">AltRed</a> so much that I became
a Brand Ambassador, also known as a #phytorebel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It basically means that I am committed to
train with plant based supplements and am an advocate for clean sport.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a great product that I enthusiastically
endorse because I have seen the results.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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So let’s look at the details.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://shop.sur.co/discount/BGOLDMAN-ALTRED">AltRed</a> comes in a bottle of 30 capsules.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The capsules are small and easy to swallow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The retail price is $50 per bottle, but if
you are interested in testing it out, please feel free to use my coupon code
(company approved).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will help me out
and save you money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">Just use the code “BGOLDMAN-ALTRED”
at checkout and you will get 15% off every bottle (if you click any of the links on this post, it should automatically apply the discount).</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please feel free to share this code with your
friends or on social media.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pros:</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">All-natural, plant based supplement</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Backed by two clinical studies</span></div>
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Informed-Choice and NSF Certification</div>
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Increases Endurance/Performance</div>
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Recover Stronger</div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Great results</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Great Introductory Offer (50% off using my code)</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">AltRed’s Social Media
Links:</span></u></b></div>
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<a href="http://facebook.com/altredbysur">Facebook</a><span style="color: #0070c0;">
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<a href="http://twitter.com/altredbysur">Twitter</a><span style="color: #0070c0;"> </span></div>
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<a href="http://instagram.com/altredbysur">Instagram</a><span style="color: #0070c0;">
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Every
individual will see and feel different results when they take supplements,
mainly because each of our bodies have differences (level of fitness, diet,
genetics, etc.).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For every story or
review you read saying a product is awesome, there is probably one saying the
opposite.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My personal experience with </span><a href="https://shop.sur.co/discount/BGOLDMAN-ALTRED">AltRed</a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> changed me from
being a skeptic to being a believer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
am not promoting </span><a href="https://shop.sur.co/discount/BGOLDMAN-ALTRED">AltRed</a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
for any other reason than I feel that it is an amazing product that may help
you in your fitness endeavors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please
give it a try if it sparks your curiosity, but be sure to use the discount code
</span><span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">“BGOLDMAN-ALTRED”
at checkout to get 15% off your order.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There is no reason to pay full price.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I would love for you to share your experience in the comments below, no
matter if it is good or bad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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Note:
I received this product in exchange for a review. The review is my
personal opinion of the product and I was not required to give a particular
opinion of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not a doctor, so
please use all of the products that I review at your own risk.</div>
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If you are
into outdoor sports, you probably recognize the name <a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/">The North Face</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been using their gear for over 20
years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Founded in 1966 in San
Francisco’s North Beach area, two hiking enthusiasts decided to follow their
passions and founded a small mountaineering retail store.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The little shop became known as <a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/">The North Face</a>, a retailer of
high-performance climbing and backpacking equipment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/">The
North Face</a> gets its name from the coldest, most unforgiving side of a
mountain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It moved across the bay to
Berkley in 1968 and began designing and manufacturing its own brands gear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rest is history.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After over 40 years, The North Face has grown
to deliver an extensive line of performance apparel, equipment, and footwear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their motto is “Never Stop Exploring.”</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Ultra Endurance II Trail Shoe</u></b></div>
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I tested the
Ultra Endurance shoe in the Fall of 2016 (<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2016/11/the-north-face-fall-2016-review.html">click
here for my review</a>).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was really
impressed with the shoe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was
cushioned, but responsive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also was
jam-packed with features from FlashDry fabric in the heel collar to a super
grippy Vibram® Megagrip outsole.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was
excited to test out the second version of the shoe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let’s first look at the things that I liked
so much that remained the same.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The outsole
is still made with the Vibram® Megagrip material.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This material is amazing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will grip to rocks, fallen trees, wet and
dry surfaces alike.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has never let me
down, even in some really muddy sections of the trails. </div>
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The heel
drop is still 8mm which feels great and provides a natural gait.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The heel collar still has FlashDry material
to wick moisture away and help keep your feet dry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A feature that is helpful in hot summer
running.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ESS Snake Plate™ protects
your feet from sharp rocks and really did a great job in my testing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was running on some volcanic rock that was
rather sharp and my feet felt great. </div>
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Other items
that remained the same include the gusseted tongue which helps to keep the
debris out of your shoes, a Molded-TPU toe cap that protects your toes from
those dreaded tree stumps.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hate when I
stub my toe and a shoe doesn’t have enough protection.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not an issue here though.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The OrthoLite® footbed is comfortable and is
the same as the previous version.</div>
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I took the <a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/mens-ultra-endurance-ii-nf0a39ie#hero=0">Ultra
Endurance II</a> out for several trail runs and was really excited.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is my favorite shoe from <a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/">The North Face</a> to date.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fit and comfort were great and there was
plenty of grip in different conditions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I went on a bunch of shorter runs and a longer, technical run that would
usually beat up my feet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/mens-ultra-endurance-ii-nf0a39ie#hero=0">Ultra
Endurance II</a> kept my feet feeling happy and I never had to worry about my
footing, which can be the difference between a good and great shoe. </div>
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The shoes
did gain a little weight, which would be my biggest complaint.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It went from 11 ounces per shoe in the
original Ultra Endurance to 11.5 ounces per shoe in the <a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/mens-ultra-endurance-ii-nf0a39ie#hero=0">Ultra
Endurance II</a>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/mens-ultra-endurance-ii-nf0a39ie#hero=0">Ultra
Endurance II</a> retails for $120 on <a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/">The
North Face</a> website, which is a decent price for a shoe this nice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><br /></span></span></u></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Pros:</u></b></div>
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Durable
Materials</div>
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Breathable
and moisture wicking materials </div>
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Plenty of
traction on all surfaces</div>
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Cushion to
make your feet happy mile-after-mile</div>
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Good price
at $120 (on the TNF website)</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Cons:</u></b></div>
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A little on
the hefty side (gaining 0.5 ounces from the previous version).</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Beyond The Wall Tank</u></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><br /></u></b></div>
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The <a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/mens-shirts-tops-running-training/mens-beyond-the-wall-tank-nf0a3f2f?variationId=V3T#hero=0">Beyond
The Wall Tank</a> is a durable and breathable tank that was originally designed
for climbers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is made from a light
weight blend of technical polyester and TENCEL lycell fabrics that help to
regulate body temperature when working out indoors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fabric feels very soft and a little
thicker than some of the other running tops I‘ve tried from TNF.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The <a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/mens-shirts-tops-running-training/mens-beyond-the-wall-tank-nf0a3f2f?variationId=V3T#hero=0">BTW
Tank</a> is a standard fit, meaning that it is a little looser than an athletic
fit, but not baggy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is durable and
breathable, but was shaped to provide extra fabric to act as a barrier between
your skin and climbing harness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
extra fabric would be good at the gym when doing lunges where the bar would be
resting on your shoulders (behind your head). </div>
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For a
running top, the breathability and fit worked well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is fairly cold right now though.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would be curious how this top would work in
the 90+ degree heat that I see here in Sacramento.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a comfortable tank that I definitely
could see myself wearing during cross training or treadmill training.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will have to see how the shirt holds up in
hotter weather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I really did appreciate that
the material was very comfortable and it really did keep me dry throughout my
whole run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/mens-shirts-tops-running-training/mens-beyond-the-wall-tank-nf0a3f2f?variationId=V3T#hero=0">Beyond
The Wall Tank</a> retails for $50 on <a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/">The
North Face</a> website.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While this may
seem a little pricey for a tank top, the quality is great, as I would expect
from The North Face.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Pros:</u></b></div>
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Durable
Materials</div>
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Breathable
and moisture wicking fabric </div>
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Feels great
and moves with your body</div>
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Helps
Regulate body temperature</div>
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Perfect for
climbers who need a little more protection when using a harness.</div>
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<br /></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Cons:</u></b></div>
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$50 is a
little steep for a tank (but well worth it)</div>
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Not sure how
the shirt will hold up in hot weather</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Better Than Naked Short Sleeve Shirt</u></b></div>
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<br /></div>
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The <a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/mens-shirts-tops/mens-better-than-naked-short-sleeve-nf0a2tzc?variationId=RFQ#hero=0">Better
Than Naked Short -Sleeve shirt</a> is an extremely light weight shirt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like the name would suggest, it is so light
that you almost forget it’s there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Made
with FlashDry material, the <a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/mens-shirts-tops/mens-better-than-naked-short-sleeve-nf0a2tzc?variationId=RFQ#hero=0">BTN
shirt</a> is great at wicking moisture away from your skin and dries extremely
fast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of my favorite features is
that it doesn’t stick to your skin when it does get wet, which is not typical
in most running tops.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The stich free
construction reduces chafing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The North
Face uses body-mapped ventilation to specifically place ventilation where it is
needed the most to keep you cooler and there is reflective material all around
the shirt to keep you safe in the dark.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
<a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/mens-shirts-tops/mens-better-than-naked-short-sleeve-nf0a2tzc?variationId=RFQ#hero=0">Better
Than Naked shirt</a> is an athletic fit shirt, meaning that it is not baggy,
but also is not super tight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I was really
comfortable in this shirt, even when doing long trail runs or tempo workouts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I stayed relatively cool and dry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The shirt fits well and after looking at
reviews, both on TNF’s website as well as other websites, I couldn’t find a bad
review.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you give it a try, I think
you will love it too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/mens-shirts-tops/mens-better-than-naked-short-sleeve-nf0a2tzc?variationId=RFQ#hero=0">Better
Than Naked Short Sleeve Shirt</a> retails for $50 on <a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/">The North Face</a> website, but you may be
able to find last year’s shirt for cheaper if you look around.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is worth the $50 though.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is one of my favorite running tops and I
keep gravitating toward it.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Pros:</u></b></div>
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360-degree
reflective material</div>
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Breathable
and moisture wicking fabric </div>
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Feels great
and moves with your body</div>
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Helps
Regulate body temperature</div>
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Body-mapped
ventilation</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Flight Series Better Than Naked Long
Haul Shorts</u></b></div>
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The <a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/mens-flight-better-than-naked-long-haul-shorts-nf0a3f2o?variationId=H2G#hero=0">Better
Than Naked Long Haul Short</a> is something I tested in the past and is one of
my favorite shorts to run in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/mens-flight-better-than-naked-long-haul-shorts-nf0a3f2o?variationId=H2G#hero=0">BTN
Long Haul shorts</a> have an inner compression short instead of the brief and
it is great.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I haven’t used any anti
chafe products when wearing these shorts and have never had an issue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The version that I tested were a few years
old and the newer version feels better and the materials have been
updated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The shorts
are made with FlashFry material, which is breathable and moisture wicking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/mens-flight-better-than-naked-long-haul-shorts-nf0a3f2o?variationId=H2G#hero=0">BTN
Long Haul shorts</a> have 360- reflectivity and have a 7” inseam.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The really cool thing about this short is
that the zippered pocket is a little bigger than many other shorts, which still
fits smaller smartphones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also has a
wide waistband with a draw cord.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The cool
think is that all around the waistband are pockets sewn in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are great for storing gels, electrolyte
pills, an ID, or your car keys.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is
one of the most innovative features I have ever seen in a pair of running
shorts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Other companies are starting to
add these pockets to their shorts too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even
loaded with gear, the shorts feel great and move well with your body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The inner compression liner also has pockets
where you could store an ID, a house key, or some cash without it being
visible.</div>
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I absolutely
love these shorts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They not only feel amazing
to run in, but they will keep you stocked with gear for a training run or a
race.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can now leave your running
belt at home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t tell you how
awesome these shorts are.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add the
lightweight FlashDry material for reduced chafing and you have yourself a
winner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/mens-flight-better-than-naked-long-haul-shorts-nf0a3f2o?variationId=H2G#hero=0">BTN
Long Haul shorts</a> retails for $65 on <a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/">The
North Face</a> website, which is absolutely worth the money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These shorts are worth the price and I still
have not found anything that I didn’t like about them, and I was looking really
hard.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Pros:</u></b></div>
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360-degree
reflectivity</div>
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Breathable
and moisture wicking fabric </div>
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Feels great
and moves with your body</div>
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Zippered
back pocket and pockets all around the waistband</div>
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Attached
compression shorts</div>
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Feel
awesome!!!</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>The North Face’s Social Media Links:</u></b></div>
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/thenorthface/">Facebook</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.twitter.com/TheNorthFace">Twitter</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/thenorthface/">Pinterest</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.instagram.com/thenorthface/">Instagram</a> </div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<a href="https://plus.google.com/+TheNorthFace/posts">Google +</a> </div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TheNorthFaceVideo">YouTube</a> </div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/">The North Face</a> makes exceptional gear
and while it may be a little more than some of the running gear out there, the
quality and feel makes them well worth the price, especially if you can find
them on sale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/">The North Face</a> offers a lifetime
warranty against any manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They will repair or replace the product at no
cost to you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All you pay is for is the
shipping to <a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/">The North Face</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can pick up all of your gear from <a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/">The North Face</a> website or find a
retail location near you (<a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/utility/store-locator.html">click here for
locations</a>).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Take a chance on some
gear from <a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/">The North Face</a> and you
won’t be disappointed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be sure to let me
know what you think.</div>
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Note:
I received this product in exchange for a review. The review is my personal
opinion of the product and I was not required to give a particular opinion of
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not a doctor, so please use all
of the products that I review at your own risk.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Pre-Race Report</u></b></div>
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<br /></div>
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I finished the California International Marathon in the
beginning of December and decided that I was not going to run a road race in
2018.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My love for trails and running
ultras has taken over and I started to work on my race plan for 2018.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Ever since last year (2017) when I did a 12-hour race, I
knew that I would try for a 100 mile race.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The Rio Del Lago 100 Mile Endurance Run is not too far from me so I knew
that would be the race.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just had to
figure out what other races I would do in preparation for RDL100.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tried to get into the Miwok 100k, but did
not get picked through the lottery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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I then signed up for the lottery for the Way Too Cool 50k,
which is one of my bucket-list races.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
actually got in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I decided that I was
going to do the American River 50 Mile Endurance Run as well since the Way Too
Cool and American River 50 courses combine to make the Rio Del Lago
course.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I saw it as doing recon for the
big race.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My goal isn’t to kill myself
on these first two races, but enjoy them and really study the course while I am
out there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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I was building off of my marathon training by taking a few
weeks really easy and then ramping up my mileage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did not add mileage too quickly, or so I
thought at the time, and almost all of my runs were at 65-70% of my max heart
rate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Basically I was building my
aerobic endurance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everything was going
really well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was doing back-to-back
weekend runs and following Hal Koerner’s plan from his book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Koerners-Field-Guide-Ultrarunning-Ultramarathon-ebook/dp/B00MYEQGFI">“Hal
Koerner’s Field Guide to Ultrarunning.” </a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a great book and I strongly recommend
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I averaged 253 miles in January in 24 runs (which was my
biggest mileage month ever).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My legs
felt great and I had really built up my aerobic endurance. I was doing a 22
mile slow run and started to get some ankle pain after about 14 miles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nothing terrible, but it was noticeable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t feel a pop, didn’t land weird, it
just started hurting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pain got worse
when I got home and let it rest for a while, but there was no
inflammation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did the normal ice/rest
as well as some warm therapy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I took
about 5 days off of running, substituting cycling and swimming for some run
days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I even took Ibuprofen, which I
hate doing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I ran 88 miles in February,
which 60 of those were pre-injury.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That
means that the three weeks leading up to the race, I only put in 28 miles
total.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Looking back on my monthly
mileage, my injury is probably due to overuse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I am figuring it’s some form of tendonitis or an impingement at the
joint.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Way too Cool 50k was exactly one month after I hurt my
ankle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tried to train smarter since
the injury.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In weeks leading up to the
race, I had had some very good, pain free runs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I had a few runs where my ankle hurt as well (even stopping a run 1.5
miles in and walking back to the start).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Honestly, I was worried about it with the race quickly approaching.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I decided to take the 3 days before the race
off to let it recover a little more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I woke up at about 4:30 and got dressed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I grabbed some overnight oats that had been
in the fridge and headed out to the car.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I wanted to get up to the race by 6:00AM so I could get a good parking
spot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a parking lot right near
the port-o-potties and not too far from the event tents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you get there too late, you end up parking
along the road (where the first mile of the race takes place) or at a store
down the road (if you get there after 7:15 am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I got my primo parking spot and hit the bathrooms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are going to WTC in the future, I
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I was continually second-guessing myself on whether I should
change from my CW-X Thermal Tights to my North Face Shorts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was about 36 degrees out and the high for
the day was going to be about 44.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
ended up sticking with the tights and am glad I did, but more on that in a
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I was waiting for my friend Abdulah to show up when I turn
around and see <a href="http://www.maxkingtrc.com/">Max King</a> (left picture below).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is a killer ultra runner who holds several
course records and is a super nice guy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I also ran across Jamil Curry (right picture below) who is the founder of <a href="https://runsteep.com/">Run Steep Get High</a> and <a href="https://www.aravaiparunning.com/">Aravaipa Running</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jamil is not only a great ultra runner, but
does vlogs and other videos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been
watching his content lately, so it was really cool to see him there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jamil was taping some of the race (following
some of the Salomon athletes).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was
able to get pictures with both guys.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
totally made my day.</div>
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Abdulah showed up and after a quick trip to the blue palace
(not together), I was ready for the race to start.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The race starts out for about a mile on a
paved road with cars parked along either side.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After a mile, you head out on Olmstead Loop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When we got to the trail, there was a bad bottleneck,
but it only lasted about a minute before everyone was on their way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first section of the course is 8 miles
and was mostly runnable single track with the exception of a few small hills.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was able to get a nice warmup mile in on
the paved section and had a decent pace going with absolutely no pain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here is a video of the first creek crossing
at Knickerbocker Creek.</div>
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The first 8 miles were great.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The sun was out for parts of this section and
just a few sprinkles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rain was
expected to roll in about 3 hours after the race start.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The trails were a little muddy, but not too
bad except for a few sections.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At mile
5.5 miles there was no ankle pain and I felt really good, especially since I
had not logged many miles for the past 3 weeks. </div>
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At the end of the 8 mile Olmstead Loop, you come back to the
start area where you hit the first aid station.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I chose to stop by my car (thanks to my primo parking spot 10 feet from
the course) to swap out my long sleeve <a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2017/01/smartwool-nts-mid-250-pattern-crew.html">Smartwool
NTS Mid 250 Pattern Crew Shirt</a> for my <a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2016/07/smartwool-phd-running-gear-review.html">Smartwool
PhD Short Sleeve Shirt</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The shirt
was getting kind of warm and I knew that I would probably be wearing my
waterproof jacket so I wanted a cooler shirt.</div>
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I grabbed some coke, boiled potato, a few pieces of PB&J,
and refilled one bottle with Gu Roktane.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Then I headed out on the next section of the course that took you from
Cool down the Western States Trail toward No Hands Bridge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before you get to the bridge, you cross highway
49 and head along the Quarry Road Trail which is relatively flat until you
reach the aid station at mile 13. I felt good at this point.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I grabbed more PB&J and coke.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then I filled up my bottles with more Gu
Roktane and headed out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No ankle pain
still, but because I was landing more on my heel to put less pressure on my
ankle, my Plantar Fasciitis on my left foot was starting to act up.</div>
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At around mile 16 the smaller hills started.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nothing too major, but it did slow me down a
little.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was a little over 1,000
feet of vertical in the next few miles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I just took it easy and power hiked this section.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My Plantar Fasciitis was getting worse, but
my ankle was still pain free.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am able
to run through the PF pain, but the ankle pain that I had in the weeks leading
up to the race eliminated any running immediately, so I was happy with how
everything was playing out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most
importantly, I was staying positive and just enjoying the journey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was great to run a race where finishing was
my main goal (usually I have a time goal that I try to hit).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To help with the Plantar Fasciitis pain, I
would just stand in the creek crossings for about 15 seconds to cool off my
feet and try and keep the inflammation down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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From mile 18, I just kept chugging along and having a great
time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I decided before the race that I
was going to enjoy the mud and not try and avoid every puddle along the way.
Normally, I try and avoid puddles, but this was so much fun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even on the climbs, I just put my head down
and put one foot in front of the other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There were a few hills here and there, but nothing bad until Goat Hill,
which was at about mile 25.5.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a
short, but steep hill that’s over a 20% grade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></div>
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To be honest, this is where my reduced training mileage was
apparent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was slow to climb the steep
hills.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The good thing is that I didn’t
stop completely, just kept slowly working up the hill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the top, there was a volunteer cheering
you on, letting you know that you made it to the top and the aid station wasn’t
too far away.</div>
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With less than 5 miles to go, I grabbed some soup, coke, and
sandwiches before heading out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I ran the
last 5 miles a little slower than I would have liked, but considering my
Plantar Fasciitis was really bad by this point, I was thrilled to not have to
worry about the cut-off times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I even
passed the great <a href="https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a-running-life-ann-trason">Ann
Trason</a> (14 time winner of the Western States 100) who was walking her dog
on the trail.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She told me the finish line
was just up ahead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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As I approached the finish line, I stopped in a big mud
patch, reached down and gave myself some mud stripes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I earned this finish and learned many
valuable lessons (more on that later).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The finish line party included a signature frog cupcake, a
pint glass and beer from Tap It Brewing Company from San Luis Obispo, and
homemade soup.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was rather cold by
this point and the soup was amazing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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There were a few vendors who were there including Salomon
and Victory Bags.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I grabbed my stuff and
headed to my car to change and get home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My poor wife was stuck at home with our three young kids, so I saved the
frog cupcake for her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She definitely
deserves it.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Gear</u></b></div>
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Shoes: <a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2017/08/hoka-one-one-speedgoat-2-review_11.html">Hoka
One One Speedgoat 2</a></div>
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Gaiters: <a href="https://www.backcountry.com/outdoor-research-stamina-gaiters?CMP_SKU=ODR1092&MER=0406&skid=ODR1092-PT-SM&mr:trackingCode=5ACABC4C-9586-E211-A87C-001B21A69EB8&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=c&mr:adType=plaonline&CMP_ID=PLA_GOc001&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=PLA&k_clickid=923a7c0d-9e14-4dbf-8701-f2bdd5e76501&rmatt=tsid:1042790|cid:690293682|agid:38384553987|tid:aud-298035620544:pla-353745100733|crid:154680274276|nw:g|rnd:6969004391685403425|dvc:c|adp:1o1|mt:|loc:9032621&gclid=Cj0KCQiAuP7UBRDiARIsAFpxiRITJ_R_POQZtjANlNZuBV36DCz2MT_8hs-3TYm_CJ3I3bKPIvI9pjkaAo69EALw_wcB">Outdoor
Research Stamina Gaiters</a></div>
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Socks: <a href="http://www.drymaxsports.com/product/max-pro-trail-running-1-4-crew-turn-down/">Drymax
Max Pro Trail ¼ Socks</a></div>
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Tights: <a href="https://cw-x.com/product/insulator-stabilyx-tights-men/">CW-X Insulator
Stabilyx Tights</a></div>
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Shirt (first
8 miles): <a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2017/01/smartwool-nts-mid-250-pattern-crew.html">Smartwool
NTS Mid 250 Pattern Crew Shirt</a></div>
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Shirt (last
22 miles): <a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2016/07/smartwool-phd-running-gear-review.html">Smartwool
PhD Short Sleeve Shirt</a></div>
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Hydration
Pack: <a href="https://www.salomon.com/us/product/s-lab-sense-ultra-5-set.html?article=401699">Salomon
S/Lab Sense Ultra 8 Set</a></div>
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Jacket: <a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/search?q=norvan">Arc’teryx
Norvan Jacket</a></div>
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Hat: <a href="https://www.altrarunning.com/hats/tech-hat">Altra Tech Hat</a></div>
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Video: <a href="https://shop.gopro.com/cameras/hero6-black/CHDHX-601.html">GoPro Hero6
Black</a> with <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U29B5AI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1">Shineda
Telescopic Selfie Stick</a></div>
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Electrolyte/Fuel:
<a href="https://www.smartbodynutrition.com/glukos-energy-gummies-12-box-variety.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAuP7UBRDiARIsAFpxiRLn0Y4WQNn_Ckx_xJa7dOZWzSZXLeLxetOqH7RoMrnDFD7ltWDHKj8aAsr1EALw_wcB">Glukos
Gummies</a> and <a href="https://www.tailwindnutrition.com/">Tailwind Nutrition</a></div>
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Anti-Chafe: <a href="http://www.squirrelsnutbutter.com/">Squirrel’s Nut Butter</a></div>
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Other Items
in my pack: Ginger Runner BUFF, Baby Wipes, Extra GoPro Battery</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="text-decoration: none;"><br /></span></u></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Lessons Learned</u></b></div>
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<br /></div>
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I try to take a few things from every race or long run that
I do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because this was a scouting
mission for RDL100, I wanted to prepare for doing this section of the course at
night, which would most likely be when I make it to the Way Too Cool course.</div>
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<br /></div>
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I had another great race of making sure my nutrition and
fuel were on point.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My favorite part of
running ultra runs is that you get to eat awesome food and hang out with great
people who you have never met.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was
my first time having warm soup.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Total
game changer right there!!!</div>
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<br /></div>
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Running in the mud is really fun if you have some good shoes
and socks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My Drymax socks kept my feet
feeling good because they pull the water away from your feet so quickly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Hoka Speedgoat 2 have tons of cushion,
are responsive, and the lugs dig into the mud for some great traction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were a few hills where people were
running in place because they couldn’t get any traction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was hiking up the hill and would push them
until they could get some traction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
LOVE THESE SHOES!</div>
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<br /></div>
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I am a mid-packer, plain and simple.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have no issues with this at all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not super-fast (I know that fast is all
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one foot on front of the other, for hour after hour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know where I should be in a race and have
no problem when people pass me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I check
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<br /></div>
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I have to trust my training.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After almost 3 weeks of minimal training due to my ankle injury, I still
had the endurance to far surpass what I thought I would be able to do on race
day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just wanted to make the 8:30:00
cutoff and my 7:19:00 was only about 25 minutes slower than my PR.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most of that was due to my Plantar Fasciitis
pain and having to slow down for that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>What’s Next</u></b></div>
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<br /></div>
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So with a little over a month until the American River 50
Mile Endurance Run, I will take a recovery week of swimming, cycling, and some
easy running.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My ankle is almost
completely healed as of today, but my Plantar Fasciitis has become worse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will work on every other day runs with more
cross training (swimming and cycling) between now and the AR50.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My goal is to enjoy AR50 and I know that my
Plantar Fasciitis will be a factor, but I also know that I can run through that
pain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I plan to take a month off after
AR50 to let my Plantar Fasciitis recover.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<br />
Brian Goldmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11884552266897495480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144987082646156308.post-26797860882295745732018-02-23T06:00:00.000-08:002018-02-23T13:15:15.303-08:00The BFF Massager Review<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I thrash my body on a fairly regular
basis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the past few years, I have
dealt with Achilles tendonitis, a calf strain, ongoing plantar fasciitis, and
most recently, an ankle injury.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have
been able to run through my plantar fasciitis for almost 9 months now, but the
ankle issue stopped me dead in my tracks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Kind of ironic since I write about running without injuries, right.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The reality is that I do research, but tend
to push myself farther and faster than I should.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just being real with you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I try to foam roll and stretch on a
regular basis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also try to cross
train, although I tend to be really good for a month or two and then just seem
to slow down on my cross training and stretching until I get an injury.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think I just get complacent when by body
feels good and stop doing what it took to get to that place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know exactly what I should be doing, but
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have used multiple types of foam
rollers, some of which vibrate, massage balls, sticks, and everything in
between.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of the products are
amazing while others are just horrible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I have my favorites, but am always interested in testing out something
new.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You never know when you will find
that next miracle piece of gear that can help you stay more injury free.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I was on Facebook and ran across a
Sponsored ad for </span><a href="https://thebff.com/collections/bff-retail-store/products/bff-turbo-electric-foam-roller-black"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The BFF</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, which looks like a
car polisher/buffer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="https://thebff.com/collections/bff-retail-store/products/bff-turbo-electric-foam-roller-black"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The BFF</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> is a small startup
out of Chicago, where founder Joshua Grabuffsky came up with the idea after
attending a part where he got “buffed” using a large polishing device.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He wanted to come up with a similar product
that was more sleek, simple, and practical.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He started to teach himself every facet of how to transform his vision
into a reality.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I got </span><a href="https://thebff.com/collections/bff-retail-store/products/bff-turbo-electric-foam-roller-black"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The BFF</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> and started using it
that night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is extremely easy to use,
but, let’s first go over what comes in the box.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You get </span><a href="https://thebff.com/collections/bff-retail-store/products/bff-turbo-electric-foam-roller-black"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The BFF</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, and two pads, a
white mitt for massaging over clothes or on bare skin, and a blue mitt to
spread lotion for keeping your skin silky smooth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are also hair removal/exfoliating pads
that can remove body hair (almost like a fine grit sand paper), but more on
that later.</span></div>
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which is awesome for using anywhere around the house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have more than one massager/recovery device
that has a 6 foot cord or shorter, so I either have to use an extension cord or
sit right next to the outlet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not with </span><a href="https://thebff.com/collections/bff-retail-store/products/bff-turbo-electric-foam-roller-black"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The BFF</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> though.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="https://thebff.com/collections/bff-retail-store/products/bff-turbo-electric-foam-roller-black"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The BFF</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> operates at 3300
buffs per minute and the pad is 6” in diameter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The pad that the mitts go on is a triple density foam disc that rotates
and vibrates.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The skin exfoliating/body hair removal
disks work well although it does take several passes of the buffer to get the
hair off, and in my testing it did not get all of the hair but most of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do have to say that is was painless and
felt calming as I was removing the forest of hair on my legs (all in the name
of product testing).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<a href="https://thebff.com/collections/bff-retail-store/products/bff-turbo-electric-foam-roller-black"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The BFF</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> recently came out with
the </span><a href="http://www.jeffgalloway.com/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jeff
Galloway</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> version.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.jeffgalloway.com/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jeff Galloway</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
is an Olympic runner and author.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He has
written books all about running, including about the “run walk run” method.
Here is a video that Jeff put out about </span><a href="https://thebff.com/collections/bff-retail-store/products/bff-turbo-electric-foam-roller-black"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The BFF</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have been using </span><a href="https://thebff.com/collections/bff-retail-store/products/bff-turbo-electric-foam-roller-black"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The BFF</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> for over a month now
and have really enjoyed it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
instructions say to let the weight of the device put the pressure on your body,
there is no need to push.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have had one
incident where I was really trying to get deep in my shin muscles and pushed a
little too hard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I ended up with a
friction burn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After using this almost
every day, that was the only incident that I had.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was also a warning that you need to
watch out for loose clothing, which I never had an issue with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When I hurt my ankle, probably due to
overuse, I was running about 65 miles a week, which were the highest weeks I
had ever done, although I had been building up to those distances for quite a
while.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was just in the middle of a
long run when I started to develop a pain along the tendon in the front of my
ankle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I feel that it is most likely an
impingement or some sort of tendonitis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Unlike almost every other running injury that I have had, there was no
running through this pain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tried ice
and compression, both of which made the injury worse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I then tried heat and Active Release
Techniques, which helped, but I think one of the main reasons why I am
recovering so quickly is using the BFF on a regular basis to massage the
muscles all around the shin, calf, and ankle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I also for the first time ever, actually took time off of running, which
was huge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I recently started to use the tips in
this video by </span><a href="http://www.jeffgalloway.com/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jeff Galloway</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
to help with my Plantar Fasciitis.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I am a huge fan of </span><a href="https://thebff.com/collections/bff-retail-store/products/bff-turbo-electric-foam-roller-black"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The BFF</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> and would not
hesitate to recommend it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my opinion,
the biggest issue of </span><a href="https://thebff.com/collections/bff-retail-store/products/bff-turbo-electric-foam-roller-black"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The BFF</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> is the price.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At a hefty $300, you might have to hold off
on those shoes you want to get, but it may help you stay healthier and increase
mobility.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<a href="https://thebff.com/collections/bff-retail-store/products/bff-turbo-electric-foam-roller-black"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The BFF</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> website claims to
increase blood flow, provide nerve and cell rejuvenation, and vascular
dilation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also claim to help clear
lactic acid, release tight or sore muscles and provide Myofascial trigger point
release (like foam rolling).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are
some other claims as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While I can
see that the claims may be valid, but there is no scientific data backing up
their claims from what I can see.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am
not saying that the claims are incorrect, but if you are looking for a doctor’s
testimonial backing the claim from a medical perspective, it wasn’t on the
website.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pros:</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Helps to loosen muscles before and
after workouts/running</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Has several mitts for massage,
moisturizing, or hair removal</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Feels great and not painful like foam
rolling</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">More benefit in less time</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cons:</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A little pricey at </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">$300.00 </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The BFF’s
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you are looking to keep your muscles
loose and help your overall mobility, I think </span><a href="https://thebff.com/collections/bff-retail-store/products/bff-turbo-electric-foam-roller-black"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The BFF</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> is a decent
product.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You should stretch as well as
use other methods of increasing mobility and getting stronger, but </span><a href="https://thebff.com/collections/bff-retail-store/products/bff-turbo-electric-foam-roller-black"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The BFF</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> could be a great
tool to help you perform and recover more efficiently.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While the price can be a little high, it’s a
solidly built product that should last for years to come.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Note: I received this product
in exchange for a review. The review is my personal opinion of the
product and I was not required to give a particular opinion of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not a doctor, so please use all of the
products that I review at your own risk.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">As runners, cyclists, parents, or simply as humans, we all have
aches and pains.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I started running
almost 5 years ago, I had no idea that my first year of running would be full
of injuries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had shin splints, IT Band
pain, and even some lower back pain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
eventually got over several of the issues, but that doesn’t mean that I have
remained injury free.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the last year,
I have had Achilles tendonitis and Plantar Fasciitis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I went to the Slowtwitch Roadshow last year where
they had a bunch of booths and speakers on various topics.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The one that really grabbed my attention was
the talk by </span><a href="https://www.hoffartchiropractic.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Dr. Vince
Hoffart</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> of </span><a href="https://www.hoffartchiropractic.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Hoffart
Chiropractic, Inc. </span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="https://www.hoffartchiropractic.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Dr. Hoffart</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">
specializes in ART® or Active Release Techniques® therapy and after listening
to him talk about the benefits, I decided to meet up with him so we could do a
blog piece about ART together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here is a
little history on ART® to start us off.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Dr. P. Michael Leahy was working with elite athletes over 30 years
ago when he developed a new way to treat soft tissue disorders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He wanted to find a way to get these athletes
back to peak performance as quickly as possible. Originally trained as an
engineer in the Air force before becoming a chiropractor in 1984, he watched athletes
perform and studied their movement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
combined what he knew about engineering with his chiropractic knowledge of the
anatomy and biomechanics.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Active Release
Techniques® was born (1).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">In 1988, Dr. Leahy’s colleagues convinced him to hold a seminar to
teach his method of treatment and the response was overwhelming.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shortly thereafter, he began formalizing a
training method for ART®.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The method of
Active Release Techniques® has been patented and over 10,000 ART® providers
have been trained (1).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What exactly is
ART® though and how could it help you?</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Most injuries that occur during exercise are due to overuse. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even in day-to-day activities can cause
overuse injuries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These can be acute
conditions like muscle pulls or tears, accumulations of small tears like micro-traumas,
or not getting enough oxygen to the soft tissues (muscles, tendons, etc.).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Active Release Techniques® is a patented
massage technique that’s more than just going to a local massage therapist to
work out knots.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a soft
tissue/movement based system that treats muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia,
and nerves by using a combination of massage/pressure and movements to work out
knots and other scar tissue (1).</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Scar tissue is built up when you have trauma or injuries to a
specific area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It prevents muscles to
move as freely and can even make muscles become shorter and weaker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This can lead to a reduction in range of
motion, loss of strength, and pain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You
can even get numbness and tingling (1).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">When you go in for an ART® session, you get a combination of an
examination and treatment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
practitioner will use their hands to evaluate the texture, tightness, and
movement of the muscles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Once an issue
is found, the practitioner will use a combination of precisely directed tension
with very specific movements to treat the issue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are over 500 specific moves that are a
part of ART® and each person or injury may be treated by several different
movements (1).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Here is a video that is about 5 minutes long but it does a good
job of explaining what ART is and shows the process of an ART® treatment.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I went to </span><a href="https://www.hoffartchiropractic.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Dr.
Hoffart</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> originally because I had pulled a muscle in my calf and had been
having some Achilles Tendonitis for almost 4 months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had tried massage and acupuncture with
minimal success.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was training for my
first 50k Ultra Trail Run and needed to get back to 100% as soon as
possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I met with </span><a href="https://www.hoffartchiropractic.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Dr. Hoffart</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> several
times and each time he started with the evaluation of not only my lower leg,
but all the way up to my hips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
checked for mobility and differences in strength.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He would hold my leg and ask me to push out,
then repeat and have me push in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We did
this with both legs along with other similar tests.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was able to see that I had some loss of
strength in my injured leg as well as a loss of mobility.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<a href="https://www.hoffartchiropractic.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Dr.
Hoffart</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> was able to do several different ART® techniques and my mobility
immediately increased.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My pain lessened
and within about 3 visits, my issue was basically gone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had heard that ART® was extremely painful,
but I really didn’t think it was that bad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>One thing that is great about ART® is that the whole idea is that you
get treated and back on your feet quickly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I have known a few Chiropractors to plan out a 6-12 month recovery plan
(not saying that all Chiropractors are like that by any means).</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Talking with </span><a href="https://www.hoffartchiropractic.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Dr.
Hoffart</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">, when you get a massage and they are working on a knot, it is
really painful. They are putting pressure directly on the knot, trying to work
it out and break up scar tissue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ART® on
the other hand is using the act of your muscles lengthening to help break up
the knots as well as scar tissue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is
this process of your muscles moving to break down the knots that makes the pain
less significant than if you were putting pressure directly on the knots.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that these are not the technical terms
that are used in the industry, but it is how I understand it and how I can best
describe it to non-medical professionals (since I’m just an ordinary desk
jockey).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I honestly get lost when
hearing about adhesions and different muscle groups that make up a larger
muscle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The bottom line is that </span><a href="https://www.hoffartchiropractic.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Dr. Hoffart</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">was able to do what I was not able to do by
just researching and doing exercises found on YouTube.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He healed my Achilles/calf issues and I was
able to complete my first ultra distance race almost pain free (I had muscle
soreness, but that was it). I can’t thank </span><a href="https://www.hoffartchiropractic.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Dr. Hoffart</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">enough and could not have a stronger
recommendation for him as a doctor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
you live in the greater Sacramento area, please let him help you out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are out of the area, find an ART®
specialist in your area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They can help
you get those injures healed so you can perform at your best.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Hoffart Chiropractic</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">6000 Fairway Drive, Suite 6</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">References:</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">(1)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><a href="http://www.activerelease.com/ART-for-Patients.asp"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">http://www.activerelease.com/ART-for-Patients.asp</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></div>
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If you have
been following my blog for a while, you know that I really like <a href="http://topoathletic.com/">Topo Athletic</a> shoes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They offer shoes with a low heel drop and
wide toe box.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This allows your toes to
spread out instead of feeling claustrophobic like in most shoes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The durability of the materials that they use
is excellent as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="http://www.realrunnerreviews.com/2016/04/topo-athletic-mt-trail-shoe-review.html">MT</a>
is one of the first pair of shoes that I reviewed on my blog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is still one of my favorite trail shoes
because it is so light, comfortable, and really flexes with your foot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="http://www.realrunnerreviews.com/2016/03/topo-athletic-hydroventure-review.html">Hydroventure</a>
is an amazing trail shoe with a waterproof eVent material that keeps the water
out but is still breathable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://topoathletic.com/">Topo Athletic</a> also has some amazing road
shoes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My favorite road shoe from <a href="http://topoathletic.com/">Topo Athletic</a> is the <a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2016/07/topo-athletic-hydroventure-review.html">UltraFly</a>
because its lightweight, responsive, and has plenty of cushion.</div>
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<br /></div>
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I have
tested 13 shoes from <a href="http://topoathletic.com/">Topo Athletic</a> and
have been impressed with everyone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here
are some of my past reviews.</div>
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<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2014/09/topo-athletic-mt-trail-shoe-review.html">MT
(trail shoe)</a> </div>
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<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2014/10/topo-runduro-shoe-review.html">Runduro
(road shoe)</a> </div>
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<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2015/04/topo-athletic-runventure-review.html">Runventure
(trail shoe)</a> </div>
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<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2015/04/topo-athletic-fli-lyte-review.html">Fli-Lyte
(road shoe)</a> </div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2015/07/topo-athletic-halsa-review.html">Halsa
(gym/training shoe)</a> </div>
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<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2015/08/topo-athletic-magnifly-review.html">Magnifly
(road shoe)</a> </div>
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<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2015/09/topo-athletic-tribute-review.html">Tribute
(road shoe)</a> <span class="MsoHyperlink"></span></div>
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<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2016/02/topo-athletic-mt-2-review.html">MT2
(trail shoe) </a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<a href="http://www.realrunnerreviews.com/2016/03/topo-athletic-hydroventure-review.html">Hydroventure
(waterproof trail shoe)</a></div>
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<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2016/07/topo-athletic-hydroventure-review.html">UltraFly
(road shoe)</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"></span></div>
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<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2016/09/topo-athletic-st-2-review.html">ST-2
(road shoe)</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"></span></div>
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<a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2017/01/topo-athletic-terraventure-review.html">Terraventure
(trail shoe)</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2017/07/topo-athletic-fli-lyte-2-review.html">Fly-Lyte
2 (road shoe)</a></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<a href="http://topoathletic.com/">Topo Athletic</a> took the <a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2015/08/topo-athletic-magnifly-review.html">Magnifly</a>
and made some changes to get back to their roots.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://topoathletic.com/"><span style="text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Topo Athletic</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> </span></span>has
been known for their zero drop shoes (with only a few exceptions in their
lineup that had a low heel drop between 3-5mm).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The original <a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2015/08/topo-athletic-magnifly-review.html">Magnifly</a>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>had a 5mm heel drop and weighed in at
8.8 ounces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="https://www.topoathletic.com/Mens-Magnifly-2?color=43">Mangifly 2</a> has
a 0mm heel drop and weighs in slightly heavier at 10 ounces which actually
surprises me since it looks like they have streamlined the second iteration of
the shoe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My guess is that the extra
weight is in the midsole material.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While
10 ounces isn’t too heavy, I was curious why they added weight to the shoe
since most of <a href="http://topoathletic.com/"><span style="text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Topo </span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">’s </span></span>shoes tend to
me on the more minimal side in both weight and cushion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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First of
all, if you are not familiar with <a href="http://topoathletic.com/">Topo
Athletic</a> shoes, they fit snug in the heel and midfoot, while it they are looser
in the toe box.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The wide toe box allows
your toes to spread out, which has several benefits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This will not only help you be more stable,
but will also reduce foot injuries commonly caused by shoes that compress your
toes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They also typically have a low
heel drop (most at zero drop) which promotes a more natural gait with less heel
striking, generally speaking, and puts your body in a better alignment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The <a href="https://www.topoathletic.com/Mens-Magnifly-2?color=43">Mangifly 2</a>
provides a responsive ride that is not only good for speed or track workouts,
but is a great everyday trainer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
would even be good on race day for shorter distances up to maybe a
half-marathon (it might be suitable for longer races depending on your personal
preferences though).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been using
shoes with more cushion lately because of some Plantar Fasciitis issues, but
the amount of cushion on the <a href="https://www.topoathletic.com/Mens-Magnifly-2?color=43">Mangifly 2</a> was
just fine for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<a href="http://topoathletic.com/">Topo Athletic</a> uses a Multi-Density Midsole
material with two separate levels of cushioning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There’s a softer level near your feet and a
firmer more responsive level near the outsole (ground).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I felt like I was getting the responsiveness that
I crave and the cushioning that made my feet happy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s not to say that there’s a ton of
cushion… it definitely isn’t a Hoka oversized sole, but it’s decent.</div>
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The <a href="https://www.topoathletic.com/Mens-Magnifly-2?color=43">Mangifly 2</a>
comes in three men’s colors (Black/Black, Bright Green/Black, and Slate/Black)
and three different women’s colors (Grey/Peach, Ice/Raspberry, and
Navy/Pink).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The shoes really feel great
from the moment you take them out of the box and give you enough cushion to
really push, while still remaining relatively light.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t get enough of shoes with the wider
toe box.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most of my foot pain (due to
foot compression of narrow shoes) has disappeared since switching over to wider
toe boxes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I really like the <a href="https://www.topoathletic.com/Mens-Magnifly-2?color=43">Mangifly 2</a> for
the simplicity and feel you get with them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They are not overbuilt, but provide you with a great feeling throughout
your gait cycle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You really can’t beat
the value either as they only cost $110 on the <a href="http://topoathletic.com/">Topo Athletic</a> website.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Pros:</u></b></div>
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Lightweight
(10.0 ounces)</div>
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Wide toe box
allows toes to spread out</div>
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Zero heel
drop allows for better form and posture</div>
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Great price
($110 at the Topo Athletic website)</div>
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Extremely
flexible for a natural feel</div>
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Great mix of
cushion and responsiveness</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Cons:</u></b></div>
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1.2 ounces
more than the first version</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Topo Athletic’s Social Media Links:</u></b></div>
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/topoathletic">Facebook</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.twitter.com/topoathletic">Twitter</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/topoathletic/">Pinterest</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.instagram.com/topoathletic">Instagram</a> </div>
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As I have
been saying with almost every review, <a href="http://topoathletic.com/">Topo
Athletic</a> continually ups its game with each release of a new shoe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="https://www.topoathletic.com/Mens-Magnifly-2?color=43">Mangifly 2</a>
takes a great shoe and made it even better in most areas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It feels light, even though they increased
the weight of the shoe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you haven’t
given Topo shoes a shot, you really should.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Everyone has different shoes that work for them, but Topo puts out some
really great products.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can get a
pair at the <a href="http://shop.topoathletic.com/mens/run.html?colorid=2842&model=ST-2">Topo
Athletic website</a>, or check the <a href="http://topoathletic.com/where-to-buy">Topo Athletic Store Locator</a> for
a store near you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Give them a try today
and let me know what you think.</div>
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Note:
I received this product in exchange for a review. The review is my
personal opinion of the product and I was not required to give a particular
opinion of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not a doctor, so
please use all of the products that I review at your own risk.</div>
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I have reviewed
several shoes from <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/">Brooks</a> in the
past few years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="http://www.realrunnerreviews.com/2015/11/brooks-glycerin-13-review.html">Glycerin
13</a> (which received Runner’s World’s Best Update Award for 2015), <a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2017/09/brooks-glycerin-15-review.html">Glycerin
15</a>, <a href="http://www.realrunnerreviews.com/2016/01/brooks-pureflow-5-review.html">PureFlow
5</a><span class="MsoHyperlink">,</span> <a href="http://www.realrunnerreviews.com/2016/03/brooks-neuro-review.html">Neuro</a><span class="MsoHyperlink">,</span> <a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2016/04/brooks-launch-3-review.html">Launch
3</a> (one of my all-time favorites), <a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2017/03/brooks-launch-4-review.html">Launch
4</a>, <a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2016/10/brooks-launch-3-review.html">Ghost
9</a>, and the <a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2017/02/brooks-caldera-review.html">Caldera</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> (the first Brooks Trail shoe that I’ve tested)</span></span>.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They all are great shoes that I use on
a rotating basis in my training.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2016/10/brooks-launch-3-review.html">Ghost
9</a> is one of <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/">Brooks</a> most popular
shoes and they have come out with a newer version, the <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/brooks-ghost-10-mens-running-shoes/110257.html">Ghost
10</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Along with the <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/brooks-ghost-10-mens-running-shoes/110257.html">Ghost
10</a>, they have a fully waterproof version named the <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/brooks-ghost-10-gtx-mens-running-shoe/110256.html">Ghost
10 GTX</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/brooks-ghost-10-mens-running-shoes/110257.html">Ghost
10</a> was awarded Runner’s World “Editor’s Choice” which is only given to the
top shoes out there.</div>
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<a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/">Brooks</a> is headquartered in Seattle,
Washington.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe that is why they are
so awesome (I grew up in Eastern Washington so maybe I am a little biased).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/">Brooks</a>
motto is to “Run Happy” but they also try to “Live Green.” Their headquarters
building is right near the water and just across the street is a trail head that
leads to nearly 30 miles of trails to run on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>How awesome would it be to work there?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They invite the public to come in if they are ever in the Seattle area
for a free treadmill gait analysis and to check out all of the latest <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/">Brooks</a> running gear and apparel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/">Brooks</a> <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/brooks-ghost-10-gtx-mens-running-shoe/110256.html">Ghost
10 GTX</a> has a 12mm heel drop, is a neutral shoe, and weighs in at 11.3
ounces (only 0.9 ounces heavier than the <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/brooks-ghost-10-mens-running-shoes/110257.html">Ghost
10</a>).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This shoe is ideal for people
with medium to high arches and is a great shoe for all road running, from easy
runs to races and everything in between.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/">Brooks</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> describes them as offering “the smoothest ride possible
with GORE-TEX® technology, for neutral runners who want a plush adaptable fit.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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The <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/brooks-ghost-10-gtx-mens-running-shoe/110256.html">Ghost
10 GTX</a> has many of the same features as the <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/brooks-ghost-10-mens-running-shoes/110257.html">Ghost
10</a> including 3D Fit Print overlays, which is a revolutionary process that
uses a screen-print technology to apply the structural material to the upper
part of the shoe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">The upper has
four way stretch and moves well with your feet</span></span></div>
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Both the <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/brooks-ghost-10-mens-running-shoes/110257.html">Ghost
10</a> and <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/brooks-ghost-10-gtx-mens-running-shoe/110256.html">Ghost
10 GTX</a> have soft cushioning which uses <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/">Brooks</a> BioMoGo DNA midsole that adapts
to your stride. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The shoe has a new plush
transition zone which allow for a smoother ride. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Segmented Crash Pad will allow your foot
to flex and connect with the ground no matter how your foot lands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like this feature because some shoes
outsoles are less flexible and can be less forgiving when it comes to how your
foot lands on the ground.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every runner’s
foot lands slightly different (and it can even change in the span of a
run).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Therefore a segmented crash pad
will allow for a better gait and more enjoyable experience overall, which I
found to be true.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are some
additional flex grooves they call “Omega Flex Grooves” which provides even more
foot flexibility.</div>
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The main
difference between the <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/brooks-ghost-10-mens-running-shoes/110257.html">Ghost
10</a> and <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/brooks-ghost-10-gtx-mens-running-shoe/110256.html">Ghost
10 GTX</a> is the GORE-TEX® inner liner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>GORE-TEX® has been one
of the leading companies when it comes to waterproofing for as long as I can
remember.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It provides a waterproof
membrane, but still allows for breathability so you don’t overheat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While it is somewhat breathable, it will
build up more heat than a standard mesh upper, so keep that in mind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the flip-side though, it can be a great
shoe for those colder mornings, whether it’s wet or not, because it will hold
in a little more heat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have really
enjoyed the waterproof option of the <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/brooks-ghost-10-gtx-mens-running-shoe/110256.html">Ghost
10 GTX</a> on my 3:30 AM long training runs in the rain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am all about training in nasty conditions,
but having dry feet is definitely a plus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As seen in the first picture of
this review, I ran through a 4” deep puddle and my feet remained completely
dry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also ran in the rain a few times
where my feet remained dry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not too
shabby.</div>
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The laces
tongue is semi-gusseted, which means that the tongue is connected (sewn in)
about half way up the tongue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That helps
to keep the water out of the shoe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
laces stay put and have two loops on the tongue itself to keep the tongue from
moving from side to side.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I have put
over 50 miles on the <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/brooks-ghost-10-gtx-mens-running-shoe/110256.html">Ghost
10 GTX</a> and I really like the feel and comfort of the shoe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The smooth transition and flexible outsole
make running in the <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/brooks-ghost-10-gtx-mens-running-shoe/110256.html">Ghost
10 GTX</a> a very enjoyable experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They aren’t as plush/cushy as the <a href="http://runningwithoutinjuries.blogspot.com/2017/09/brooks-glycerin-15-review.html">Glycerin
15</a>, but still feel great.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">My only complaint is that the heel drop/offset is larger
than I would prefer at 12mm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This really
is a personal preference, but I tend to like my heel drop to be below 6mm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is something I have trained my feet for
and usually look for in my shoes, personally.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That is not to say that 12mm would not be perfect for you or for me on
occasion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It really depends on the heel
drop that you have trained your feet to run in and how the shoe is built.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is not a deal breaker for me though. And
I did not feel that the heel drop would be an issue for me in this shoe.</span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pros:</span></u></b></div>
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Fit true to size (for me)</div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Looks awesome (several color options)</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Light weight at 11.3 ounces</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Feels great and fits like a glove.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Segmented Crash Pad flexes with your foot</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">WATERPROOF!!! GORE-TEX® liner keeps your feet nice and dry</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">90 Day Trial at Brooks.com (Free Returns)</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cons:</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The 12mm heel drop can be a little much if you are used to
smaller heel drops/offsets.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Price is a little on the higher side at $150.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Brooks’ Social Media Links</u></b></div>
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<a href="http://facebook.com/brooksrunning">Facebook</a><span style="color: blue;"> </span></div>
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<a href="http://twitter.com/brooksrunning">Twitter</a><span style="color: blue;"> </span></div>
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<a href="http://instagram.com/brooksrunning">Instagram</a><span style="color: blue;">
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<a href="http://pinterest.com/brooksrunning">Pinterest</a><span style="color: blue;">
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<a href="http://talk.brooksrunning.com/">Brooks Blog</a><span style="color: blue;"> </span></div>
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<a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/">Brooks</a> keeps putting out great
shoes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/brooks-ghost-10-gtx-mens-running-shoe/110256.html">Ghost
10 GTX</a> is an awesome shoe that will let your feet stay dry and comfortable
(you might need to think of another excuse on those wet days if you are trying
to avoid wet feet).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/brooks-ghost-10-gtx-mens-running-shoe/110256.html">Ghost
10 GTX</a> retails for $150 on the <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/">Brooks</a>
website.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While the price is a little
higher than many of the shoes out there, they are an awesome pair of shoes that
will really help you enjoy those rainy/snowy runs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The added price may also be for the
waterproofing GORE-TEX® so take that into account.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can find them at the <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/">Brooks</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> website or </span></span>your
local retailer <a href="http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/store-locator">(click
here for locations)</a>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Go to your
local running store and give them a test run. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would love to know what you think.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Note:
I received this product in exchange for a review. The review is my
personal opinion of the product and I was not required to give a particular
opinion of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not a doctor, so
please use all of the products that I review at your own risk.</div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I am always on the lookout for clothing that feels great and
looks good too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I feel that there are so
many shirts and shorts that look great, but don’t feel so good, or vice
versa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I spend way too much time running
to be uncomfortable. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I got a <a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/">Rabbit</a> branded tank top from an ultra
that I ran (branded with the race logo on the front).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was so soft and comfortable that I couldn’t
wait to test some of the other clothes that <a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/">Rabbit</a> produces.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Monica Devreese and Jill Deering started <a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/">Rabbit</a> because they wanted something better
than what was already available.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both
ladies were lifelong runners and tried almost every type of running apparel out
there, but couldn’t find that right piece of gear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Monica has over 20 years’ experience in the running business,
working in product management, sales, and marketing for some of the largest
running brands out there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She also owns
a local running shop, so she already had tons of knowledge of what was out
there and what customers liked.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jill ran track in high school and went on to run Division I
Cross Country in college before getting her law degree.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jill is a perfectionist and that shows in the
products that <a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/">Rabbit</a> produces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Monica and Jill wanted to not only make clothes that they
were proud of, but wanted to make all of their clothing in California.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While it may not be the easiest or cheapest
way to manufacture clothing, it was important to them, and they made it
happen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">At <a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/">Rabbit</a>, they believe
in ethical and sustainable manufacturing, which means that all of their running
apparel is manufactured in Los Angeles, just 100 miles south of their home in
Santa Barbara.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They can keep a close eye
on the quality management portion of the manufacturing to make sure that you
are getting the best product out there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They also want to make sure that the people who work on their clothing
are treated well and fairly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/">Rabbit</a> has grown
to now have an extensive line of clothing that covers all seasons and running
surfaces.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">EZ Tee</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The <a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/collections/mens-tops/products/ez-tee-inkblue">ez
tee</a> is a normal looking tech tee, but you will put it on and immediately
notice something different than you are used to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is extremely soft thanks to <a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/">Rabbit</a>’s quick n’ fit fabric.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a combination of 94% polyester/6%
spandex.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What does that mean?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is super lightweight and quick drying for
a comfortable feeling whether you are on a 3 mile run or running a
marathon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fit is not super tight or
loose, but just right. There are seven <a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/collections/mens-tops/products/ez-tee-inkblue">ez
tee</a> shirts ranging from solid to two-toned colors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are a few special <a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/collections/mens-tops/products/ez-tee-inkblue">ez
tee</a> shirts with some sayings on them too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They retail for $45 on the <a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/">Rabbit</a>
website.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Speed Sleeves</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For those chillier days where a long sleeved shirt is
needed, you might want to check out the <a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/collections/mens-tops/products/speed-sleeves-blackrabbitmesh">speed
sleeves</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again, <a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/">Rabbit</a> has taken their super soft
materials (95% polyester/5% spandex) and made a great, lightweight long sleeved
running tee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the things that I
really liked about the <a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/collections/mens-tops/products/speed-sleeves-blackrabbitmesh">speed
sleeves</a> is that you stay warm without overheating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It would be a great base layer or you can
wear it by itself, which will keep you warm to about 40 degrees, but might not
be enough below that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It’s similar to the <a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/collections/mens-tops/products/ez-tee-inkblue">ez
tee</a>, where you have a slim fit, but not too tight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It just feels good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are thumbhole slits on the wrist cuffs
for comfort and to keep your hands a little warmer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some other features include asymmetrical
arm-bands and FreeSpeed fabric. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This is simply a very comfortable shirt that you will want
to grab on those cooler mornings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
only issue I have had with this shirt is some chaffing at an arm seam (near my
armpit) although I think that can be attributed to the Orange Mud hydration
pack I had on at the time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have not
had that issue since that day, so it was most likely not a major issue and is
most likely not even a result of the shirt. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There are four color options for the <a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/collections/mens-tops/products/speed-sleeves-blackrabbitmesh">speed
sleeves</a>, including three two-toned shirts and an all-black version.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/collections/mens-tops/products/speed-sleeves-blackrabbitmesh">speed
sleeves</a> retail for $65 on the <a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/">Rabbit</a>
website.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">So this is probably my favorite product that I tested from <a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/">Rabbit</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Let me first say that I have never been a fan of running in short
shorts. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My biggest fear is that either
my junk is going to fall out mid run, or my big rear is going to peek out the
bottom of the shorts (neither would be a pretty sight).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not sure if you saw the viral video
earlier this year of the marathon runner that finished a fairly large marathon with
his junk flappin’ in the breeze.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Totally
my worst nightmare!!!</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The <a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/collections/mens-bottoms/products/quadzilla-marsred">quadzilla</a>
has a 5” inseam, which is rather short for my liking, or so I thought.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It took a run or two to get used to the
feeling, but after a while, I felt really free (not in that way).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most shorts that I wear tend to tighten
around my quads as I go through the gait cycle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The slight side split let your legs move freely and the four-way stretch
woven fabric really lets you just enjoy the run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is considered a slim-fit, but I don’t feel
that they are too tight by any means.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As for my big fear…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The rabbitMESH brief liner is scratch and chafe-free.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It does a great job of holding everything where
it needs to be and is extremely comfortable at all distances (tested on runs
from 3 to 26 miles).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Other key features that I really liked include the super
lightweight material that does an excellent job of wicking away moisture (98%
polyester/11% spandex).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is an
elastic waistband with an internal drawstring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There is also a rear zip pocket and front internal key pocket.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are eight different color options for the
<a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/collections/mens-tops/products/speed-sleeves-blackrabbitmesh"><span style="mso-field-code: " HYPERLINK \0022https\:\/\/www\.runinrabbit\.com\/collections\/mens-bottoms\/products\/quadzilla-marsred\0022 ";">quadzilla</span></a>,
including striped and solid versions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
<a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/collections/mens-bottoms/products/quadzilla-marsred">quadzilla</a>
retails for $52 on the <a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/">Rabbit</a>
website.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">All of the <a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/">Rabbit</a>
gear is machine washable in cold water and you can toss them in the dryer on
low.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As long as you don’t use bleach,
you are good to go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nothing like
clothing that is easy to take care of and feels great too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You can return your clothing within 30 days if you buy them
on the <a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/">Rabbit</a> website, just in case
they just don’t work for you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you
purchase over $75 in products, you get free shipping as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you are looking for some great fitting running clothes
that are simple and well thought out, check out some gear from <a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/">Rabbit</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They have all sorts of styles from short shorts, to tights and pants, to
long and short sleeve tops.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They offer
something for everyone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I found that the
quality and comfort kept me reaching for <a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com/">Rabbit</a>
gear on my most grueling runs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pick up
some for yourself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would love to hear
what you think of them.</span></div>
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Note:
I received this product in exchange for a review. The review is my
personal opinion of the product and I was not required to give a particular
opinion of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not a doctor, so
please use all of the products that I review at your own risk.</div>
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