Category Archives for Running Gear
Hypervolt Review: Why Hyperice’s Massage Gun Is My New Favorite Recovery Tool
Hypervolt Review: Why Hyperice’s Massage Gun Is My New Favorite Recovery Tool When I set out to purchase my first percussion massage gun, the Hypervolt quickly rose to the top of my list. My friend, a physical therapist, recommended a massage gun as an alternative to sports massage. Massage guns work by providing rapid strikes, […]
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What Is Percussion Massage Therapy And How Can It Benefit Runners?
Percussion therapy and the use of percussion massage guns have been all the rage on social media streams lately. I don’t know about you, but I have been skeptical of these devices ever since I saw images of athletes getting their muscles pummeled by a device that looks like a fancy woodworking jigsaw. So what is […]
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Noxgear Tracer360 Review: Our Favorite Lighted Running Vest
The Noxgear Tracer360 is a lighted running vest for runners and walkers. As you will learn from this review, the Tracer360 exceeds the standard when ensuring runner safety in low light conditions. Pair it up with a pair of Knuckle Lights or running headlamp and you will have everything you need to run safely at […]
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How To Select A Waterproof GPS Running Watch. IPX6, IPX7, or IPX8?
Question:I am looking to purchase a waterproof GPS running watch. I also occasionally do triathlons and need a GPS watch that has a waterproof rating that will support swimming, yet versatile enough to train during long runs. I see running watches that have various IPX ratings. What exactly do these mean and how do I […]
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Asics vs. Brooks – Which Shoe Brand Is Best For Running?
Asics vs. Brooks – Which Shoe Brand Is Best For Running?This week I received an email as part of our Free Runner’s Toolkit asking which shoe brand is best for running, Asics or Brooks? This question is like asking, which is better, “chocolate cake with chocolate icing” or “chocolate cake with mint-chocolate chip icing”. Both brands […]
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