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In Depth Product Reviews
You probably stumbled upon here looking for a review of a sports gadget. If you’re trying to decide which unit to buy – check out my in-depth reviews section. Some reviews are over 60 pages long when printed out, with hundreds of photos! I aim to leave no stone unturned.
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Read My Sports Gadget Recommendations.
Here’s my most recent GPS watch guide here, and cycling GPS computers here. Plus there are smart trainers here, all in these guides cover almost every category of sports gadgets out there. Looking for the equipment I use day-to-day? I also just put together my complete ‘Gear I Use’ equipment list, from swim to bike to run and everything in between (plus a few extra things). And to compliment that, here’s The Girl’s (my wife’s) list. Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by!
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My Photography Gear: The Cameras/Drones/Action Cams I Use Daily
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The Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
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50 km of nordic skiing in the bavarian forest
I’ve got a 5km race coming up. Hoping for a good time despite the chilly weather.
plain old 5km fartlek to average 6:00/km pace
A 10k run through a forest of northern switzerland – hopefully with a lot of snow
Running the Singapore Standard Chartered full marathon on Sunday. :)
15 mile trail run w/ @trailsroc
Return the original shape after giving a birth to my little daughter.
I’m going to give a try insanity max:30 till the end of 2014
A Christmas “corrida” with my little sis and my mum!
A final 100 mile ride from NYC to Bear Mountain and back on the weekend before Christmas to “prepare” for potential holiday binge eating
I’ll run the Corrida de Noel in Issy next week, 10km with Santa suit!
Registered to the Antibes Triathlon on Dec. the 14th (French Riviera)
link to antibestriathlon.com
Lisa Wade 5k, Moonshine 10k, Great Allegeny Run
35 min treadmill run with 4x1min @5% grade
Taking part at the CycleCrossCup Dresden (link to veloheld.de). That’s so much fun!
mtb – 2 hour racing in the forrest with friends, Saturday 13th @10AM
70 mile team ride on 12/14 with ThirstyBear cycling.
This weekends goal is simply to jump in the pool and swim a lap (and a couple more if I can). Need to make a start on my swim training if I’m ever going to enter a tri
Today’s workout consists of climbing multiple rungs of the ladder to get into the attic And pull the Christmas decorations down. I will perform numerous squats tranfering boxes from one location to another. Then, more stair step climbs as I hang lights around the perimeter of the house and finally ending my day reintroducing myself to the lap pool as I start my training for the HIM in Muncie next July.
Next week 5 k run in hod hasharon competition
I’m running a 10K near Milwaukee on December 31st to end my best year of racing. I hope to make 2015 even better.
Some swimming would be nice
Off season, only race is a super quick and fun 5k Christmas Run in underpants
as always, thanks a lot for you reviews and all the other great stuff!
3 miles on the treadmill then 45 min spin class in downtown NYC
Thanks!
This morning’s swim is going to be around 2000m straight out of Matt Fitzgerald book!
Training run from Fiesole, through Monte Ceceri (where Leonardo da Vinchi, supposedly tried to fly) to Florence, and various runs through the suburbs of Florence. I started the c25k this year, and it’s been amazing. I’m also considering signing up for a 10k run some time next year through the Tuscan countryside.
A 10 mile trail run on the Conestoga trail (Lancaster, PA)
15K run in the forests – warmup 2km@6:00min/km, uphill 3km@5:45min/km, flat 6km@5:00km/min, downhill 4km@4:20min/km on Christmas Eve.
Trying out my new 920xt in the pool.
recovering from a long season but 2 -10 mile runs in Central Park and running 3 days a week
Building my cycling base 3 times a week, about an hour, indoor training, through the end of year.
I have a 5k reindeer run planned. I’m hoping it is warmer than my turkey trot that was run at -2F #LifeinMNisFun
Today’s brick:
2 hours bike zone 3 with 5x8min zone 4 (2min recover at zone 2)
15 min run at zone 2 with a walking cool down afterwards
Lots and lots of computrainer work because of my new baby!
15km on Monday 8th morning. Not so cool but on track for 6th January 2015 Half Marathon…
Hangover Classic Louisville, KY, USA. New years day run.
I plan to do my first century on my CX bike. Many hills and gravel roads will be had.
Doh. Wrong email address. :)
A famous spanish race LA SAN SILVESTRE, 10km on 31 of dicember
14km run on Sunday, December 7, 2014
Rocky Mountain Cyclocross championships…today!
5k in the cold Ohio rain today!
Planning on a 16k run tomorrow morning in rural Malaysia, sharing the road with 20 tonne trucks. Hope I don’t accidentally step on cow dung.
As a really really beginner runner, I’m aiming my 10km PR till Xmas :)
22k training run over Xmas. ..wearing tinsel just for some yuletide cheer
Finally going to start running off-road trails with my girlfriend. Excited about the new terrain, excellent lake views, and great company.
Continue core, strength and flexibility workouts every other day. A long, road ride with friends that hits all the “mountains” of central FL.
No races scheduled but trying to build my mileage after a back injury earlier this year. Issued a challenge to a 1mile race with my teenage daughter.
I’m excited for a swimming workout at Ashdown Park in the UK where I’m attending a conference.
Portsmouth Coastal Marathon planned for the 21st! Hoping to set a new PR and a warm up Santa 10K on the 14th! It’s going to be an awesome December!
Tomorrow I’m going out for my first long run after being held back by an ongoing hip injury. Looking forward to it!
No more races in 2014, but plenty of tabata sessions and winter running in prep for 2015.
2200yd Swim Workout:
500 Warmup
5×100 Alternating between back and free on each 25
200 Kick
10×50 Free Sprints
500 Cool Down
Normally run 5k before the swim but I’m coming off a calf strain.
Hogs Back, tomorrow
Swim/Bike today and 4.2 mile trail run tomorrow. In my second week of a trainerroad base plan on the bike. No events left this year, but training for my first half next year, probably Kinetic in Virginia in May.
Corrida of Namur (Belgium) tonight…if my knee is ok …
Today a day of rest, tomorrow 10K in the raining morning! Love it! :)
Running the Marathon 5-person relay with friends in Dallas, December 14th.
15 miles of running for 2015!
Planning a 16 mile X-mas day run.
Preston Park parkrun, Brighton – link to parkrun.org.uk – on Saturday, 20th December.
Pyramide 600>800>1200>1500>1200>800>600 @3:50 min/km
I plan to do the Rev 3 70.3 Triathlon in CT.
marathon training starts this week!
swiming camp this weekend friday 1,5h swim saturday 2h swim /20km run/1,5h swim sunday 2h swim/1h gym/1,5h swim
Its saturday evening and my hand hurt :(
Here is very cold but I hope to climb over 1000m again before the end of the year.
Jacksonville Bank Marathon, December 28.
60miles bike training ride South-East London to wards Kent and back on TT bike
Unfortunately, i’m injured and for that reason i cannot train or compete. But a gift his always welcome.
90km through the black forest to Switzerland, 3.000m going up, just not sure if mountain or racing bike. Depends on the weather.
60 mile gravel grinder with 6000ft of elevation gain
Not a hill to be found in my city, so while we are at the coast this weekend I will be doing first light sand sprints til I am close to throwing up!
I have been challenged to partake in a triathlon class at the local YMCA by a friend. I took November off running and haven’t biked/swam in ages, so it will quite the adventure.
10K run today.
2.5 km pool swim followed by 5 km on the treadmill
Prepairing for my first 70.3, therefore a lot of Trainings underway, such as
23k Run on Dec 22rd
4x 45 Indoor Bike or
Some 1 to 1,5km Swims
Tomorrow (7th December) I’m planing a 22km long run, around a beautiful lake here in Stavanger, Norway.
But in the end of this month i’ll be travelling to Chamonix, and i’ll probably have a more interesting workout with cross-country skiing. Let’s say 30km.
Have a nice weekend guys!:)
13,7 km afternoon run yesterday in chilly conditions.
28th of December, Masters cyclocross race in Vorden (NL)
100 mile ride on Sunday 28th December (weather permitting)
Cold swim in a South Carolina lake followed by a hill workout and tempo run
No more races this year, so just some training, 2+ hours of easy riding tomorrow
Vineman 70.3! Thanks Ray.
60min trainer ride in the garage
1.2 mile swim Monday, December 8.
Swim Smooth’s “Red Mist set”, so 10 x 400m – 4 x 400m@CSS+6s, 3 x 400m@CSS+5s, 2 x 200m@CSS+4s and 100m@CSS+3s. Plus a couple of hundred metres mixed for a cool down.
San Silvestre Vallecana Internacional 10km race in Madrid on Dec 31st 8pm!
> run to race 3km
> race 10km
> run back home 7k
total 20km and shot legs to finish the year!!
5 mile run in a wet and windy Central Park, but beats being at work :)
5 miles pace run today followed by a 15 mile long run tomorrow!
If the weather permits, I’ll do the Rapha Festive 500 challenge in 1 ride …
MSIG Launtau 25k this Sunday includes 1800m climbing
I’m turning 40 in a few weeks so I’ll be riding 40 miles in the cold to celebrate. Can’t wait until 50!!!
Running the Jingle All the Way 5k in DC on Sunday
currently sidelined by injury, so walking the wonder-dog is the workout of choice these days. thanks for doing the reviews and giveaway! happy holidays
Monday morning at 5:30 am: trainer session in my garage with old cycleops while watching reruns on netflix. With 4 kids this is my only quiet time I get.
20min. On the indoor trainer today. Even if I have a cold.
1 hour run at MAF heart rate
Pool sprint tri for fun with my daughter and a friend: 800mLC swim; 12 mile ride; 5k run in Carson City.
2km Ocean Swim
A 30 mile bike + 30 min run today before we are off to celebrate our recent engagement!
Madrid Corporate 10k Run with 3 workmates