Amphipod LuminousLite Reflective Vest Review
Out of all of my reflective gear, this one gets the most use. I usually try several different products before I settle on one I like, but this vest has been a piece of gear that I use for every low-to-no-light run. I bought this vest and never looked at any others....
Who Needs Daylight? Running Dad’s Guide to Night Running Gear
When you are a running dad or mom, you understand the challenges of finding time to run. Days, you are stuck at work. Evenings are usually taken over by soccer, swimming, basketball, or baseball practices for the kid(s). That leaves late at night or early in the...
Under Armour Ultrathon Run Cap Review
The Under Armour Ultra Run Cap was an impulse buy when browsing the merchandise at the UA outlet near my inlaws' house. I had a headlamp that I liked a lot, but the idea of having the lights built into a hat was enough to sell me on this cap. Here are the specs from...
Princeton Tec Fuel 4 Headlamp Review
The Princeton Tec Fuel 4 Headlamp cuts the darkness when the sun takes a break. This headlamp is an affordable entry level headlamp that puts out enough light to illuminate your way for late night or early morning runs. Here are the specs according to the Princeton...
Wireless TV Audio for Treadmill Running
I love my treadmill. I don't know what I would do without it during the cold winter months when the temperatures drop and the days grow short. But it is easy to get bored running on the "dreadmill" if all you have to look at is the wall in front of you, or the...
February Training – Boston Marathon 2015
The first month of 2015 is in the books. I logged over 200 miles and started dialing in specific speed and hill training drills to prepare for Boston. The weather and darkness has kept me indoors on the treadmill. In January, I worked hard enough to blow fuses in my...
Rhythmic, Diaphragmatic Breathing and Cadence. A Recipe for Efficiency.
Something as simple as working on your breathing can help you improve your race times. Breathing. You do it all day, every day. And all night. But do you actually think about it? You might when you are three quarters of the way through a 5K and you are breathing...
Running Dad – Josh Ilnicki
RUNNING DAD PROFILE: NAME: Josh Ilnicki RESIDENCE: Front Royal, VA AGE: 29 FAMILY: Wife Sara, Daughter Estella (age 3) OCCUPATION: Teacher (Pre-Algebra, Health, and Physical Education) Intro: I met Josh in 2014 at a race and he told me he had been reading this blog...
January Training – Boston Marathon 2015
The following is Coach Kyle's synopsis of what we will be working on this month in preparation for Boston in April. It has been a nice balance so far and I have not felt beat up at all. The majority of my running has been on the treadmill since it has been cold, icy...
The First Annual Winchester Beer Mile. It went down New Years Day … but would it stay down?
I can't think of a better way to ring in the New Year than running around a buddy's yard chugging beer and barfing. Actually, I can, but I chose to partake in the First Annual Winchester Beer Mile. The New Year started with a new event for runners and beer drinkers in...