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Comment on Brand Spotlight on GoLite by Josh

Josh — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:51:31 +0000

Hey, are you having a GoLite giveaway?

Comment on Brand Spotlight on GoLite by Will T.

Will T. — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:51:22 +0000

GoLite makes some great stuff. It’s all lightweight and perfect for overnight adventures when you are on the move. I like the GoLite Cady Jacket. And for 45% off, that’s not a bad price:
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,2428H_GoLite-Cady-Jacket-Thinsulate-Insulation-Recycled-Materials-For-Men.html

Comment on Dangerous to Run Outside with Headphones? by Dez

Dez — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:45:47 +0000

I think running with headphones outside is not dangerous if the volume is kept at a respectable volume. Years of running on trails that are shared with mountain bikers and horseback riders has trained me to keep the volume of my music at a point to where I can hear myself speak at a normal conversation level. This way I can hear a biker coming up behind me or if I’m approaching a horseback rider and need to slow my pace down so not to startle them. I also think that you should every so often take the time to look around you at your surroundings. It’s easy to get tunnel vision when you get in your zone and some objects that may harm you might not be making any noise at all.

Comment on Dangerous to Run Outside with Headphones? by JoAnna Z. Zurinsky

JoAnna Z. Zurinsky — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:40:21 +0000

Thank you for writing on an important and under appreciated topic. I think it is very dangerous for anyone to listen to headphones while walking, running or bicycling outdoors. It puts the person in a ‘White State’ of awareness, and therefore decreases the capability of the runner to be fully aware of their surroundings and the events happening around them. If a runner, etc. is not fully alert, it leaves them a target for predatory crimes and road accidents that can possibly be avoided with a fully aware mental state.

Comment on Dangerous to Run Outside with Headphones? by Meredith

Meredith — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:28:32 +0000

I never really *enjoyed* running until I unplugged and started running aware of my surroundings, myself, and left to my own thoughts. Music can be a “crutch” for some people, and if it gets them running, go ahead! But now I’m suspicious of people who say “I can’t run without music”. I think psychologically they’re afraid of what they may learn when the music stops… mwah ha ha ha!

Comment on Brand Spotlight on New Balance + Win a Pair! by Lewis Alvarado

Lewis Alvarado — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:47:39 +0000

NB is awezome brand of shoes, i had a pair for 6 years, after while i think exist another better brand of shoes than NB, but i recognize no one is best than NB for me was the best running shoes than i had.

Comment on Get Outside! It’s National Wildlife Week by Josh

Josh — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:37:35 +0000

Did you know I spend 8 hours a day in front of a computer. Help, I’m being repressed! That’s just my spring fever talking.

Comment on Why Are Sea Lions Suddenly Getting Cancer? by Allie Comeau

Allie Comeau — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:03:36 +0000

Thanks for your comment, JR.

It is sad – and pretty obvious that this (relatively) new phenomenon of cancer in sea lions and whales is tied to pollutants. We can’t expect to dump toxic materials, detergents, plastics and chemicals into the ocean without recourse.

Comment on To GU or Not to GU: Energy for Exercise by Allie Comeau

Allie Comeau — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:57:18 +0000

This is a good question and one I’m afraid I can’t answer with any authority. GU Energy Gels have about 100 calories each, which is far less than you will burn if you’re running a long race, and will help you avoid “bonking” or running out of fuel. To burn more stored fat, incorporate interval training and strength training into your workout schedule to boost your metabolism.

Comment on Brand Spotlight on New Balance + Win a Pair! by michelle delp

michelle delp — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:37:45 +0000

I love New Balance shoes! I have had problems with knee pain in the past, but since I started wearing New Balance I am on my feet all day with no pain at all!