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In Depth Product Reviews
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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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I have an easy 3m run planned for v-day.
2 hour bike ride up the beautiful San Diego coast line!
17 miles are on the docket for Valentine’s Day.
5km on the treadmill followed by one hour on the trainer and then lots of shovelling expected from blizzard
The old switch-a-roo for us I’ll do the Run/Gym/Swim in the morning then take over looking after the Mon-star (our 2yo) and then she’ll hit Run some laps then head to the gym..
Just an easy “long” run 4 weeks since my last marathon – taking the dog with me!
A 3hr run in Hangzhou, China
16km, base training run, HR 70-75%, cool but not cold weather, no wind forecast, should be magic.
Probably an Insanity Asylum Gameday 60 min workout
Short 4 miler. Recovering from a pulled muscle.
Going for a 8k swim in the Great Salt Lake then a brisk 5k power jog through Pioneer Park after dark.
Valentine’s Day is a recovery day, so it’s an easy Z1 5 Mile run.
Cupid’s Undie Run in San Francisco – not a long run, but my heart rate will be elevated! More importantly, proceeds go to the Children’s Tumor Foundation.
Just some running. Trying to keep simple this weekend.
21k with my wife…
2hr zone 2 ride on the trainer. Base work is so much fun! I wonder what I will find on netflix.
My first half marathon!!
I am just getting back to running after surgery. So I will be taking 2 of my daughters running at the Y tomorrow and then we will do whatever they want- which will likely include climbing the rock wall and swimming! Best training partners ever!
Basement trainer sesh.
Cross country skiing all day!
With the temps forecasted to stay around -20C for most of the day, the 14th will consist of some indoor workouts:
– pilates session on the reformer
– a short HIIT whole-body workout (stability work on Bosu, pull-ups, medicine ball squats, that sort of thing…)
– a treadmill run (distance TBD)
Jealous of those in warmer climates who’re able to get outside on the bike!
Snowshoeing while pulling the my son in the pulk.
20 mile run
Plan to bike some hills tomorrow!
Dancing at a dance festival with my wife and daughter.
Starting my day off with an hour tempo run for my Boston Marathon preparation! Obviously followed by some heart shaped pancakes! :-)
Will be going for a short run, but there is a -20 degree windchill for tomorrow, so we will see. :(
Canada has started to adopt “Family Day” across the provinces to break up the dark gloomy winter between New Years Day and Easter. While my province of BC had theirs last week, I’m currently waiting at the Vancouver airport to whisk me away to Alberta to meet my gorgeous lovely, who lives in Edmonton 1150km away.
We are meeting at Lake Louise, AB, one of the pristine and magical ski resorts that I’ve never been to, and is her favourite. So, tomorrow, Sunday and the Holiday Monday – the slopes. I’ll be tracking my runs with my Ambit 2S, which I found (and love) thanks to your review!
3 hour bike followed by a 30 minute run brick – followed by some heart shaped pancakes with my runner fiancé Racine Schuring!
I’m running the Krispy Kreme Challenge on Valentine’s morning. The tag line is: “1 hour, 2400 calories, 5 miles, 12 doughnuts”. I’ve run it as a “casual runner” (meaning I didn’t have to eat the donuts) the last couple of years but this year I signed up as a “challenger”. We’ll see how it goes. :-D
I had planned to run a 25K trail run. Broken toe = no. I can bike though. So I’m driving my friends out to the start then plan on cycling some laps while they run. That is love.
Alpine skiing with some friends.
Visiting San Diego with my girl, going for a run around Balboa Park!
Intervals on C&O Towpath, assuming it isn’t too cold…
Easy two hour ride for me, 13 mile long run for the wife.
First ever ride on new Fat Bike with blizzard bearing down on Seacoast of NH
i have an 1h15m trainer ride planned for tomorrow.
Brick training, 25 mile bike followed by 6.5 run. Loving life!
30 minute swim in the AM followed by either a 30 minute bike or run. Not sure which, yet. Maybe both if I’m feeling it.
5 mile run, then celebrating Valentines.
16k run… and going to be +6 C…. should be a nice day for a run!
Sub 30mins for my 5km run this weekend.
Packet pickup and race briefings for Sunday’s Destin Beach Ultra 50 Mile race.
7 mile run followed by 2 hour bike ride. Of course ending the day with a nice walk to downtown restaurant with wife.
Either a couple of miles with the stroller in the nice 70 degree weather or a ride on the trainer if the baby doesn’t cooperate.
nothing beats running together with the love of my life Joy Ann. Not leaving her behind although i know i can run faster than her. :)
About two hours on the trails; nice and easy.
First post baby bike ride on the trainer… Because it’s only going to be like 5 degrees here.
Valentine’s day long run, 1.5 hrs. Ramping up for a half at the end of April.
70 min. trainer ride
Doing the 24h Old Pueblo MTB race with my wife
I got 13 miles bright and early, intending to get home just in time to make breakfast for my Valentine.
I’ll be trying to find some snow and getting in a 40-50 km ski.
A little 30 min run while she will be trying to follow me ;)
Doing an early morning FTP ride and then going bouldering. Could really use a good fitness tracker watch for me and the girl!
5 mile run at 8:00 to 8:30/mile pace.
4 mile run
Cross country ski. Probably intervals, two hours total I hope. Then off to a wedding – not mine.
Because of the blizzard going on outside my window I am going to be working it out on the bike trainer while the wife is working on a nap.
Since my left eye just healed after an infection, I’ll go biking today after 2 weeks of hiatus.
5000 yd swim sat morning
metric century on the bike. Maybe two.
a 10k long distance run for myself and a 5K long distance run for the wife.
Not together because of kids logistics.
Thanks!
First ride outside since the ACL tear and repair last October!
45m run with the stroller
After just returning home from a business trip to fine Michigan weather I think I’ll be running on the treadmill. In light of the Valentines Day though…2.14 miles sounds terrific!
Coming back from foot surgery, so three miles for me tomorrow.
14k morning run done and dusted before we headed out on a breakfast date by the beach.
Just some Long Slow Distance before Simplot Games Next Weekend.
21km run with my beloved sleepy head. Rewarded with a yummy homemade seasoning chicken chop with sunny side up eggs. Thanks beloved.
I have a progressive run. 2 easy, 4 moderate, 2 easy.
Wife heads to gym for 30 min on the treadmill
50 miles ride with 5000 feet of climbing on gravel/dirt. We’ll see how long I last.
Half marathon together
Possibly an easy, short run. We’e running our first half marathon on the 15th so it’s just gonna depend on how we feel tomorrow.
We were hoping to go for a run outside, but it’s too cold, so we’ll be running on the treadmill inside. I’m hoping to get at least 45 minutes.
It’ll be a couples trainer ride in the basement. Way to cold to venture outside here in DC.
Coach says run, so I run: 5x12min intervals at increasing speeds.
6 AM run while my son is training with his swim team while my wife and daughter get to sleep in.
6 mile run in the morning
Easy run, about 4 miles.
With wind chills in Minneapolis of -15 to -25 F, it looks like it’s going to be a easy workout on the Octane Fitness Lateral X. Tapering for next weeks American Birkebeiner, North America’s largest ski marathon. 51km link to birkie.com
We’ll be doing the ever-romantic side-by-side treadmills run tomorrow morning.
4 Hour Solo Mtn Bike Endurance Race out at RCP. That’s burn off enough calories to share a big piece of chocolate cake with the love of my life.
A sweet 10k run with my husband in the park
I’ll be all out on a sufferfest video in the morning while my wife works… then we’ll do a yoga video together.
5k run together after work for the both of us
2 x 20′ @ 100% FTP + 1 x 10′ @ 90% FTP on the KICKR. No love for my legs tomorrow!
I’m attempting to not be injured so not so much going on training wise. I am going sailing though and it’s looking to be a beautiful sunny and windy day.
uuuhhh… 30min easy run (don’t laugh too hard…)
Indoor biking in a hotel on travel
Nordic, if I can find a contiguous patch of snow.
We have our lunch together with my wife and her parents on Valentine’s day eve. Then follow by a 5km run in early evening along scenic Marina Bay along really. Next day, on Valentine’s day morning I am running 15km at half marathon pace. Afternoon will be simple healthy home cooked lunch.
Recovery day / rest
Finishing the laminate flooring in my basement then a run. I had hoped to run with my wife but she has the flu.
5mi on saturday and 11mi on sunday all at easy pace in -10 to -20C weather, tapering for next week end marathon.
1.5 hrs on the trainer and 1 hr run
Tomorrow’s a rest day! Got 6 miles in today before the cold weather sets in, so rest tomorrow and an easy 4-5 on Sunday.
I have some 20minutes easy jog followed by some côté strenght training at the gym… also its FreeZing in Montreal. Cant wait to run without 5layers outside!
A mountain bike ride with my sweetheart…
Hopefully a short run and swim. Gotta work early, so sleep might win out.