by Running Dad | Feb 8, 2015 | Running in the Dark
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. (more…)
by Running Dad | Feb 8, 2015 | Gear, Running in the Dark
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. (more…)
by Running Dad | Feb 6, 2015 | Equipment / Gadgets
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 treadmill’s digital display showing how far you have gone; a reminder of how far you still have to go. I have added different gadgets to keep my mind as busy as my body as I workout. (more…)
by Running Dad | Dec 17, 2014 | Health & Fitness, Running Product Reviews
I’m rapidly approaching the big 4-0. I no longer have the rapid healing powers I did as a youngster. My life is a continuous cycle of sore muscles. But I have found a product that actually works to help reduce pain and inflammation. REgel does as advertised – RElieve, REpair and REcover. (more…)
by Running Dad | Nov 27, 2014 | Shoe Reviews
If you have followed this blog or my social media feeds, I am sure you have heard me sing the praises of the shoe company SKORA. SKORA is a small company that started in Portland, Oregon and recently moved to Seattle, Washington. I happened across an advertisement that depicted the SKORA Phase and was instantly attracted to their design. Once I read their philosophy about running form and how shoes should help keep it as natural as possible, I was all-in. I was ready to “Run Real”.
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by Running Dad | Jun 5, 2014 | Hydration / Nutrition
Someone recently asked me, “What do you eat?”, in regard to running and staying fit. It was actually a tough question to answer. To be honest, I still struggle with my diet. Fortunately my running and physical activity keeps the weight off, but I would like to trim a few pounds off to help with my running speed.
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