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All Bouquet, No Flavor

This is the problem I have with fruit teas – they smell nice, but they don’t really taste like anything. As Tim puts it, they’re “all bouquet and no flavor.” As a result, I’ve always shunned fruit teas… until I had this Blackcurrant and Hibiscus Tea from Jing Teas, which came with a [...]

Going “Barefoot” In Vibram Five Fingers

There’s no question that good shoes are a vital part of everyday comfort. But some research suggests that shoes may be doing us more harm than harm and it is far better to go barefoot. Check this out:

A 2006 study found that shoes may increase stresses on the knee and ankle, and suggested [...]

Goggles

I have been swimming most days recently. I’ve been through a few pairs of goggles too.
One pair of Zoggs broke within a couple of months. Another pair of cheap Speedo Kicks were tinted too dark, my fault for not thinking about that, but they also fogged up something terrible.
I’ve settled on a pair of colourless [...]

Organise a workout with your friends

A bit of shameless self promotion here but hopefully something useful too.
Working out with a friend is often cited as a great way to stay motivated. Perhaps you’d like to try When Should We, a small and single purpose tool I built with some friends, that makes organising a time or a day to go [...]

Merrell Gatherer Jacket: Stuff It Yourself

Interesting. Merrell’s new Gatherer Jacket is a lightweight shell that you insulate yourself. From trailspace.com:
Instead of coming filled with a pre-determined amount of down or synthetic insulation, the Gatherer features several strategically-placed zippers that allow the wearer to stuff the jacket with whatever insulation material they like: dried leaves, scraps of yarn, pine [...]

Best Gear for Winter Cycling

My workmates look at me like I’m psycho when they find out I’ve been cycling to work all winter. Snow, wind, rain. It doesn’t matter – I ride anyway. The secret to my winter-riding success is awesome gear. As long as I’m warm and dry, there’s little stopping me. As [...]

Heart rate training

I’ve not run for a while and I want to get back into it so tomorrow morning I’m starting again.
Monica had great success a couple of years ago using the training technique John L. Parker Jr. describes in his book Heart Rate Monitor Training for the Compleat Idiot. While I loath the title of this [...]

Review: MSR Pocket Rocket

The petite MSR Pocket Rocket Backpacking Stove has been my constant camping companion since I purchased it over two years ago. Why? It’s got everything to satisfy this minimalist camper’s gourmet needs.

Small and light – It’s smaller than a flashlight, and lighter than your wallet
Fast – Sets up in a manner of [...]

What to do with keys when you run

Whenever I go for a run or a walk in the park I’ll pass someone or be passed by someone who is jangling loudly running with a pocketfull of keys. Both the sound and the shifting weight of the keys would drive me crazy.
Stop the madness!
I use my trusty and free wrist wallet which holds [...]

Stretching

I’m bad about stretching. I just don’t do it a lot. Between running working my hams and cycling working my quads I just don’t fold very well.
A while back I bought the Bob Anderson book simply named Stretching. I love the simple line drawings and the straight forward 20 page guide to getting started. The [...]

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