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CFPA Outdoor Gear Expo

forrest — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:24:29 +0000

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?!?!

iggy — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:40:06 +0000

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

Click on the image to view it in a larger format.

“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

iBimble?

forrest — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:09:53 +0000

Is your water bottle trying to tell you something? – CNET News
URL: http://news.cnet.com/8301-27083_3-20025079-247.html

The i-dration bottle flashes blue when the user is deemed dehydrated.

(Credit: Cambridge Consultants)

Cambridge Consultants unveils its new i-dration bottle, which synchronizes with a smartphone as a “hardware app” to deliver hydration advice and warnings.

Girl Run II

iggy — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:53:52 +0000

What is wrong with this picture?

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

Just what every Bimbler needs!

iggy — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:09:09 +0000

Camelbak Octane-xct

Mr Bimble — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:18:48 +0000

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

Mr Bimble — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:37:51 +0000

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.The Tick Key claims to be able to remove all sizes of tick without the risk of leaving any part of the insect in the victims skin. Made of a lightweight alloy it isn’t going to take up much space in a fanny pack or pocket. More details can be found here.

A softer ride for barefoot runners

Mr Bimble — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:31:43 +0000

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. A short video about the study can be found here.

The full article on the Nature News web site is here.

This post really was sent in by Booman!

SportsTrack

Mr Bimble — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:33:25 +0000

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.

The system is called SportsTrack by ZoneFive Software. What first attracted me to the program was a search for a more accurate program to process elevation readings. GPS devices are notoriously inaccurate at measuring this and SportTrack offer an elevation plugin to correct this. The UI has a dashboard look with panes that can be changed to suit the users preference. You can download tracks straight from your GPS device or from an existing file on your computer. Even better is the program is free to use, all the creator asks is for users to make an on-line donation if they wish.

Wilderness Running Company

Mr Bimble — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:07:23 +0000

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.