All of Coach Levi’s advice.
There are typically two types of books I read. First are the educational ones I have to read to stay on top of things as a coach. These are more “studying” than reading. The other books are the ones I can relax and enjoy, and they have
Continue reading →Bike Fit: Optimise your bike position for high performance and injury avoidance This is a new book by Phil Burt to be officially released today, August 12, 2014. The title leaves nothing to the imagination – this is a book about bike fit. I’ve been waiting for
Continue reading →Last year I had my first experience with socks from Thorlo. You may remember that I reviewed the Thorlo Experia, which is a lightly cushioned multi-sport sock, likely similar to hiking and running socks you’ve used before. Their comfort was exceptional! But did you know that Thorlo
Continue reading →Made in Vermont. Guaranteed for life. That’s what I like to hear! Darn Tough Socks are my kind of socks. First of all, Vermont is a wonderful place to be. I love it. And I love socks. I really love wool socks. Make them colorful wool socks
Continue reading →Have you ever wanted to freshen up after a quick workout or bike commute? Swipe Wipes might be right for you. These are pocket-sized, single-use deodorant wipes infused with a natural tea tree extract that supposedly eliminates body odor. These aren’t designed to clean you up after
Continue reading →I’ve tried so many teas that I’ve lost track of them all. Most are good, but very few stand out. (And most of the ones that stand out do so purely based on the flavor.) The brand new Organic India Tulsi Moringa Tea I started drinking earlier
Continue reading →It took me a while to get used to the idea of these Camelbak water bottles, after being a die hard Specialized fan, but I did eventually come around and became a huge fan of this CamelBak Podium series. So I was excited to hear that they
Continue reading →Editor’s note: Today I’d like to share a full-body workout designed specifically for runners. It’s excerpted from the just-released Build Your Running Body book. Try it today and let me know what you think in the comments! The Runner 360 The Runner 360 is an all-around strength
Continue reading →No matter how many fancy new products come out that try to reinvent the wheel (with the wheel in this case being energy gels, not a bicycle wheel), there is one thing that doesn’t change – GU gel being my #1 go to fuel for high performance.
Continue reading →Do you sweat like crazy? As in, so much that no skull cap or headband has ever been enough to prevent the sweat from running into your eyes? That’s how it was for me. I tried all the skull caps from top brands, finally settling on one
Continue reading →For the past month, I’ve been testing a new supplement called Amaçari. It’s based on Camu Camu, one of many so-called superfruits. I hadn’t even heard of this one yet, but no surprise, Dr. Oz was one step ahead of me. He had already discovered that this
Continue reading →Do you like being overheated? Do you like being hurt? If you answered “no” to both those questions, as I did, you might be interested in something called the Arctic Ease® Instant Cold Wrap. The company has been around a while, but I just found out about
Continue reading →As a mountain biker, trail runner, and lover of the great outdoors, it’s no surprise that I’m frequently dirty and in need of a shower. It’s also no surprise that showers are hard to come by when you’re out in the woods. That’s why Paper Shower Body
Continue reading →If you’re shopping on the Wilderness Athlete website, you won’t find it. That’s because it’s sort of an insider secret. Well, it used to be. News of the Wilderness Athlete Superman has spread, though, and it’s not just company employees mixing up this special concoction anymore. Athletes
Continue reading →Sometimes referred to as “rock city,” Bilger’s Rocks in Grampian, PA is a very interesting area to visit. It is not a premiere rock climbing destination, nor does it provide miles of hiking trails. But it offers a little bit of both, and it’s just such a
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