Race Hydration - Pack versus Bottle
October 20, 2008 by Bullwinkle · 4 Comments
With less than 1 week before The Bluff 50k, I’m pretty consumed on mentally rehearsing the race day. What to bring, what to wear, what to eat (how to eat?), and my overall race / pace strategy. This is my first ‘ultra’ distance event, and I’m clearly excited. So, one of the topics that came up during my brainstorming centered around whether to wear my hydration pack, or carry a bottle & refill at aid stations only. I won’t go into the history (and will also ask that Guthrie and Iggy don’t let my previous ‘pre-race’ hydration faux-pas out of the bag). Let’s just say that I’m keenly aware of staying hydrated before & during a race, so this is something I’ve been thinking a great deal about lately. Read more
Against the odds
July 22, 2008 by Mr Bimble · Leave a Comment
Here is an interesting story that was featured on the BBC web site as part of their Against the Odds series that has been following athletes heading to the Olympics despite huge obstacles. It features a a Cambodian runner so poor he lives in the crumbling athletics stadium where he trains. Read more
Stop Losing Bimblers in the Woods
June 30, 2008 by forrest · Leave a Comment
I just came across this item which might be of particular interest to Lamb, Fruit Punch, Rocky, and others…
DC™ 30 GPS Dog Tracking Collar
Apparently, you wear this around your neck, and your keepers will be able to follow you through the woods. That way, you no longer have to constantly be running back to find them, and show them the way to go!
Livesaver Bottle
Here is a neat water filtration device called Liversaver Bottle, too big for running but would be useful for hiking trips where access to clean water supplies are limited.
LIFESAVER bottle is the world’s first all in one ultra filtration water bottle. It will remove bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi and all other microbiological waterborne pathogens without using chemicals Read more
SilentRunner on the Asics Nimbus 10
June 5, 2008 by Mr Bimble · Leave a Comment
I have road tested the Nimbus 10 and they are an improvement on Nimbus 9. Superior cushioning all round. You will notice the thicker heal. Runner’s World recommends them for mid-weight runners, but it’s probably a good trainer for heavier runners or those who require additional cushioning. The curved shape of the laces helps fit. I tend to rip the heal out of shoes, but this has not happened since Nimbus 8. The fit is as good as Nimbus 9. Asics knows they have a loyal following for this shoe, hence the additional hike in price.
New Equipment
June 5, 2008 by Mr Bimble · Leave a Comment
Hot new equipment
