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Category: Reviews
August 21, 2012
A Midsummer Night’s Run 2012 Race Report
Date Event Goal Time Chip Time Gun Time 2012/08/18 A Midsummer Night’s Run 3:30:00 3:30:48.1 3:31:29.3 This is my second time running A Midsummer Night’s Run. When I ran it last year it was way too hot and I had a major stomach issue. This year, I was hoping that I could finish strong and enjoy a fun, catered training run. I wasn’t looking for a personal best, and I’m still pretty happy with my 3:16 30k from Around the Bay this spring. I imagine that pacing is a nice way to keep myself under control while still pushing[…continue reading]
June 25, 2012
Nipples! ReSkin Product Review
I imagine that title got your attention! Most runners are well aware of the damage chafing can do to our bodies while we run. When a shirt, shorts, undergarment, belt or shoe rubs us the wrong way, our skin can become very irritated, even to the point of bleeding. I sometimes say “BodyGlide saves lives.” And it’s mostly true. BodyGlide is a product that you can apply to areas of skin as a lubricant to reduce uncomfortable rubbing and chafing. I use it between my legs, in the small of my back (to reduce belt chafing) and on the edges of[…continue reading]
June 8, 2012
Downtime: No Running?!
About a year ago I had Laser Eye Surgery with TLC Laser Eye Centers. I have been very happy with the results. But lately something has been a bit odd with my right eye. There are mandatory check-ups every 3 months, and the optholmogist noticed something not quite perfect with my right eye. I won’t go into any details, but I’m getting it “enhanced” later today. It’s covered by the “lifetime guarantee” (warranty) so I don’t have to pay anything. I knew this was coming for a while. I expected to need an “enhancement” but in July. There are several[…continue reading]
