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TFS Review: Trigger Point’s (TP) “Ultimate 6 for Runners”

Posted September 24th, 2008 at 9:00 AM by Paul Petersen

Section: Gear & Apparel, Product Reviews, Sports Medicine, Special Features, TFS Reviews

I’ve been using the [Trigger Point Technology’s suite of self-massage tools] for a couple months now (30-60 minutes a day, EVERY day), and have never felt better. …

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TFS Review: Garmin Forerunner 50

Posted January 22nd, 2008 at 12:30 PM by Paul Petersen

Section: Gear & Apparel, Gadgets & Acces., Product Reviews, TFS Reviews

Product: Garmin Forerunner 50
Prices: $200 (watch + HR monitor + food pod + USB ANT stick), $90-$100 (for other combinations without food pod OR without HR monitor)
Rating: Good 7.4/10.0
Pros: Easy-to-use watch interface. Less expensive than most of its competitors. …

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TFS Review: Nike+iPod Sport Kit and Online Training Log

Posted January 13th, 2008 at 1:39 PM by Paul Petersen

Section: Gear & Apparel, Gadgets & Acces., Motivation, Music, Product Reviews, Special Features, TFS Reviews

Product: Nike+ iPod Sport Kit
Prices: $30.00 (foot pod & iPod receiver). iPod nano and Nike+ shoes sold separately.
Rating: Very Good 8.3/10.0
Pros: Very easy to use. Good accuracy once it is calibrated. Inexpensive; very good …

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AquaJoe: New, Convenient & Portable Hydration System

Posted January 8th, 2008 at 10:15 AM by Paul Petersen

Section: Gear & Apparel, Miscellaneous, Nutrition, Hydration

The new AquaJoe portable hydration system gives runners and active individuals a convenient solution for carrying their favorite powdered drink.
The concept is simple:

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TFS Shoe Review: New Balance MR790 Trail Running Shoes

Posted January 6th, 2008 at 11:00 AM by Paul Petersen

Section: Gear & Apparel, Running Shoes, Product Reviews, Special Features, TFS Reviews

Product: New Balance MR790
Price: $80.00
Shoe Type: Lightweight Trail / Racing
Fit: Half a size small
Weight: 7.9 oz
Pronation Factor: Neutral
Best for: Lighter runners with access to softer surface…

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TFS Review: DLO Action Jacket for 3G iPod Nano

Posted December 30th, 2007 at 5:00 PM by Paul Petersen

Section: Gear & Apparel, Apparel, Gadgets & Acces., Motivation, Music, Product Reviews

I was pretty excited when I got the 3rd-generation iPod nano; the possibilities for running were great. However, I lacked one critical accessory: a good protective case …

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TFS Review: Nike Sport Headphones: Flight and Vapor

Posted December 29th, 2007 at 8:30 PM by Paul Petersen

Section: Gear & Apparel, Gadgets & Acces., Miscellaneous, Motivation, Music, Product Reviews, Special Features, TFS Reviews

When I made the jump to running with an mp3 player, I quickly noticed two things:

Running with music is fun and motivational.
Stock headphones that come “free” with most mp3 players just don’t …

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TFS Follow-up Review:
nuun’s New “kona cola” Flavored Electrolyte Tablets

Posted December 4th, 2007 at 7:54 PM by Paul Petersen

Section: Nutrition, Hydration, Product Reviews

In the expanding world of hydration products, nuun has separated itself from the pack with their quality portable electrolyte tablets. It …

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TFS Review: Camelbak Octane 8+ Hydration Pack

Posted September 27th, 2007 at 7:45 PM by Paul Petersen

Section: Gear & Apparel, Miscellaneous, Nutrition, Hydration, Product Reviews, Special Features, TFS Reviews

It seems that in the world of hydration systems, there is always give-and-take and compromise. The small, light packs may not carry enough water. The bottle-based belt systems require use …

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Logan Peak Run: Recap of my first trail racing experience

Posted July 17th, 2007 at 5:12 PM by Paul Petersen

Section: Running & Training, Columns

I have lost count of the total number of road, track, and cross country races I have participated in since I began running at age 12. My best estimate is somewhere …

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