CFPA Outdoor Gear Expo

1st Annual CFPA Outdoor Gear Expo
and Silent Auction

Saturday, April 30 at 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Wesleyan University, Fayerweather Beckham Hall in Middletown


A showcase of outdoor gear for hiking, camping, biking, fishing, rock climbing, running etc. Local outdoor stores will have product tables, and there will be gear clinics by experts–on everything from shoes and socks to bikes and GPS. CFPA programs will also have information tables, so you can learn how to ‘Connect to Connecticut.’

There will be a silent auction of great gear and other related gifts (art, photography, jewelry, books, etc.) donated by vendors and friends.

Expo volunteers are needed. To be a part of this fun event, contact Jim Little at jlittle@ctwoodlands.org.

Is this unreal?!?!

This item is brought to you by Nasa (also knows as Linda),

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“I knew I was in trouble when they gave me this! I know all of the runners will want  a case of these Ha ha!” Nasa.

I am leaving out the How to Use instructions although it is taking all of my restraint to do so….

Relax and let nature do the rest…

Thank you Nasa – this is quite a resource and it is great to see you out there running again!

Iggy

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iBimble?

Is your water bottle trying to tell you something? – CNET News [Read more...]

Girl Run II

What is wrong with this picture?

  1. Someone has been spending a lot of time with Lefty – and it’s rubbing off…
  2. Blame it on mimosa in the afternoon…
  3. Someone is over-training…
  4. None of the above – it is a fashion statement… hmmmmm

Just what every Bimbler needs!

Camelbak Octane-xct

Several runners have expressed interest in the Octane xct hydration pack by Camelbak. Here is a review that appeared on the Cyclist web site.

Tick Key

It’s hard to imagine that it won’t be too long before running in the woods will have to be followed with a tick check afterwards. If you have a dog, you may even have to be on the lookout for the little critters even sooner. Removing ticks is sometimes tricky but the Tick Key is a neat gadget that was designed and manufactured here in Connecticut. [Read more...]

A softer ride for barefoot runners

Nature News has just published an article about Harvard professor Daniel Lieberman who has ditched his trainers and started running barefoot. His research shows that barefoot runners, who tend to land on their fore-foot, generate less impact shock than runners in sports shoes who land heel first. This makes barefoot running comfortable and could minimize running-related injuries. [Read more...]

SportsTrack

Use a Garmin or other GPS device to records your training runs? I have a Forerunner 305 and initially used the Training Center software supplied by Garmin. But recently I’ve been using another application which seems much better. [Read more...]

Wilderness Running Company

I was recently sent a link to a new web site dedicated to serving trail runners call Wilderness Running Company. I haven’t personally used it but thought it was worth spreading the word as to its existence.