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TFS Media launches SummerOlympian.com!
We have expanded our sports node and are proud to introduce SummerOlympian.com; a comprehensive news source for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and beyond!
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. …
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 …
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…
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 …
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 …
TFS Review: Timex IRONMAN Sleek iControl™ Watch
Posted November 15th, 2007 at 9:30 AM by Jimmie R. Markham
Section: Gear & Apparel, Gadgets & Acces., Miscellaneous, Motivation, Music, Product Reviews
If you’ve ever had to fumble with your iPod to try and find a song or crank up the volume while on a treadmill, elliptical trainer, stationary cycle or – …
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 …
TFS Review: Trigger Point (TP) Stability PODS
Posted May 28th, 2007 at 4:00 PM by Paul Petersen
Section: Gear & Apparel, Product Reviews, Exercise Equipment, Special Features, TFS Reviews
Trigger Point Technologies hit a home run with their TP Massage toolkit, which is designed to release trigger points, restore muscle elasticity, and improve biomechanics for runners, cyclists, and other …
TrailFit Review: Casio Pathfinder PAW1300 Series
Posted May 23rd, 2007 at 10:45 AM by Paul Petersen
Section: Gear & Apparel, Gadgets & Acces., Product Reviews
It is essential to track and monitor your body’s performance and response, as well as the surrounding elements to which you are exposed, whenever you are participating in outdoor activities …
Road ID: Products that can literally save your life
Posted May 22nd, 2007 at 5:14 PM by Paul Petersen
Section: Gear & Apparel, Apparel, Gadgets & Acces., Miscellaneous, Product Reviews, Special Features, TFS Reviews
On Wednesday, January 24 of this year I heard a chilling story of a local runner who was struck and critically injured by a vehicle while running in a bike lane along …







The Final Sprint
On May 18, 2008
Adam Jacobs said:
Hi everyone, Sorry for the delay in publishing Josh's newest entry. Like he said, we received it...