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TFS’s Top Picks of 2006
Gear and Accessories

Posted December 22nd, 2006 at 12:00 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Announcements, Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Gear & Apparel, Gadgets & Acces., Miscellaneous, Product Reviews, Sports Medicine, Special Features, Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab, Exercise, TFS Reviews, TFS Top Picks

Want the gear that will go the furthest, last the longest and do the most to improve your performance? Want to buy the perfect holiday gift for the runner in your family? Want the newest, most advanced training tools on the market?

Then look no further! The Final Sprint’s Top Picks of 2006 is your ultimate guide to running gadgets, hydration devices and much more! We have put hours into testing and comparing each of these items and take pride in recommending each of our top picks.

TRAINING SYSTEMS (HRM + Training Assistant)

Overall

Top Pick: Polar / adidas Project Fusion

Best Value: Timex IRONMAN Bodylink System

GPS Training System

Top Pick: Garmin Forerunner 305

Non-GPS Training System

Top Pick: Polar / adidas Project Fusion

MP3 Player

Top Pick: iPod nano RED

Best accessory: DLO Action Jacket

Hydration Device (short/moderate distance)

Top Pick: Fuelbelt 10k 2-bottle belt

Runner-up: Amphipod Full Tilt Velocity

Hydration Device (long distance)

Top Pick: Camelbak Flashflo

Runner-up: Fuelbelt Ultra Distance 8-bottle belt

Injury Prevention and Treatment Products

Co-Top Pick: BodyGlide Skin & Sun Formulas

Co-Top Pick: The Stick’s “Sprinter Stick”

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Water Hydration Devices: Keeping you hydrated and performing your best

Posted November 25th, 2006 at 4:00 PM by Carolyn Hershler

Section: Gear & Apparel, Miscellaneous, Hydration, Training Tips

You are running on an off-trail, under the hot unforgiving sun, sprinting around loops and bends and yet, are you’re having the time of your life! You feel invincible, your body is performing at its peak and you can’t be stopped. So, what’s missing? TA cool sip of water to quench your thirst, hydrate, cool your body and keep you performing your best. Alas, you suddenly feel the refreshing clear taste of water reach your mouth.

This has to be a mirage, or a daydream, since carrying a water bottle was not an option during this intense run! But this is not your imagination, your savior? One of the water hydration devices that have been flooding into the market, by manufacturers such as Camelbak or perhaps Fuelbelt. Camelbaks and Fuelbelts are water-carrying devices that alleviate the arduous task of carrying a water bottle during your runs, cycling trips and other outdoor athletic activities. Read the rest of this entry »

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