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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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