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Writing a Book: One More Thing off the Bucket List?

“Easy reading is damn hard writing.” ~Nathaniel Hawthorne I’m pretty sure I have “Writing a Fitness Book” on my bucket list; that entry may have snuck in just below “Run the Great Wall of China Marathon” and above “Run an … Continue reading

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Running in the new Vibram Five Finger Bikila “shoes”

I’ve been running (and biking, trekking, climbing, swimming, etc.) in Vibram Five Fingers KSO’s for about a year and was really looking forward to testing out a new pair of the VFF Treks… until I saw pictures of the upcoming … Continue reading

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Mach Bikes frames HAVE ARRIVED!

OK, I’m really geeked about the arrival of the Mach Bikes (http://machbikes.com) frames for 3 really big reasons (and one even bigger one after the pictures): They frames are awesome The people @MachBikes are awesome I get to test-ride their … Continue reading

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Testing ZEMgear booties as a “Barefoot” Running Shoe

Apparently, this is the Renaissance of “barefoot” running shoes; every week or so I see an article about new natural/minimal/barefoot footwear. Yes, I end up buying most of ‘em – at least the ones I can afford. ($144 BIOM? Really?) … Continue reading

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Sprintervals – The Game

I mentioned “Sprintervals” as a joke, and Steve/@Britishbulldog (see 100 Pushups to right) joked that I should get the trademark. Apparently, someone beat me to it: Sprintervals. Anyway; mines waaaay more simple to do, and Jason Warner & I even … Continue reading

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And Now, Something Slightly Different…

More barefoot running/training mumbo jumbo… I love my Newtons, I love my KSO’s… so I figured: “why not check out some other shoes?” I needed new trail running shoes and have been wearing my KSO’s every day to work and … Continue reading

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Good Time at a Bad Race – A BYOF Event

I’ve been involved in hundreds of races as a volunteer, racer and event director. Most have been great for one reason or another, a couple of times I’ve been less than pleased with parts of an event – never until … Continue reading

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Mach Bike ’10 TT Frame is ready!

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Sneak Peek – 2010 Mach Bikes TT Frame

Coming soon; carbon-framed awesomeness from Mach Bikes. Who are they? A high-end professional frame company here in Scottsdale, AZ. Amazing frames for amazing athletes (and even guys like me). email me at brett@machbikes.com for more information!

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FiveFingers Fixes

Since I wear Vibram FiveFingers KSO’s every day, I’m becoming a bit of an expert in them. By “Expert” I mean I don’t know all that much, yet people always ask me questions. Here’s the list of FAQ’s: – “What … Continue reading

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