Vega/ICEdot Giveaway Winners!
The time has come friends! I am announcing the lucky winners of the Vega/ICEdot giveaway. This really is SUCH an amazing deal and I know that both winners will be thrilled with their goods. Thanks again to Vega and ICEdot for providing such awesome products to my readers I picked the winners using the random ...
The Journey To World’s Toughest Mudder 2012
19 weeks ago I started to train for the biggest race of my life: World’s Toughest Mudder (WTM). In just 3 short weeks, I head up to Englishtown, New Jersey to race in this 24 hour world championship event. It is time for me to prove to the obstacle course racing world that I am ...
Top 10 Reasons to Use ICEdot
Why you and your family should be using ICEdot. 10- We all have accidents and sometimes they are so serious you may not be able to speak or may even be unconscious. 9- Medical emergencies happen unexpectedly. 8- Allergic reactions can be deadly. 7- Accidents, allergic reactions and medical emergencies often happen out of town, ...
Inov8 Bare Grip 200: The Perfect Obstacle Course Shoe
Have you ever sit down and asked yourself, “What shoe should I wear for this obstacle course race?” The answer always ends up being the blown-out pair of shoes that you dug out of your closet because you didn’t care if they got dirty. If you race in obstacle courses such as the Warrior Dash, ...
Lessons learned while riding in the rain.
This past Friday afternoon, I decided to take a quick 45 min ride before picking my son up from school. The weather looked like it might rain, so I put my cell phone in a plastic bag just in case it started to rain. As luck would have it, about 2 miles into the ride, ...
Kinesio Tape
I developed some Plantar Fasciitis a few weeks ago. Inflammation of the fascia on the bottom or plantar surface of your foot is typically caused by worn shoes, increasing your running distance too quickly, and/or poor running form. Hmmm…. I “may” have increased my running distance a little too quickly but the onset of ...
My Running Essentials
When it comes to gear, running is definitely a simple sport. Quite honestly, you don’t need much stuff. You can simply throw on some shoes and hit the road. However, there are all kinds of sweet running toys out there that can simplify both your training and racing. While I could pick out no less ...
The Dreaded Taper! Count Down to the Hallucination 100
It’s hard to believe that a week from today I will embark on a challenge I NEVER thought possible. My first 100 Miler (attempt). Not to sound negative but I have learned though years of running to respect the distance. Especially a distance that is so unknown and nothing to shake your head out. Heck, ...
How to Make Running a Habit
I’d like to start by giving this blog some props. The ICEdot blogging community has turned into an extremely informational and motivational place, acting as an excellent resource for all things running, cycling, swimming, and racing. I love that everyone involved here is so knowledgeable, uplifting, and supportive. It makes both visiting and writing for ...
One Epic Pair of Shoes
A few miles ago I purchased a pair of Brooks Defyance 4 running shoes. 1337.34 miles to be exact. In these shoes I pounded much pavement, ran some trails, a few Spartan races, a USMC mud run and over half a dozen ultras or marathons. Traditional wisdom says changes shoes every 350-400 miles or six ...
