Running

Protect yourself on the bike or run with Road ID

Posted by John on May 31, 2010 at 8:54 pm

I try to keep this blog limited to content that you can use. Occasionally, when I come across a product that I use myself and believe in, I’ll let you know about it. I consider a product that can save your life one of those things you should know about. For a couple of years [...]

The secret to flexibility

Posted by John on May 24, 2010 at 8:53 pm

I’d like to let you in on a little known secret to make a huge impact on your flexibility and range of motion. It’s one of my favorites and it’s incredibly effective. This technique is called self-myofascial release and it uses a foam roller. You can find these rollers at almost any place that sells [...]

How to select a heart rate monitor

Posted by John on January 24, 2010 at 12:25 pm

You’re ready to take your training to a new level and buy a heart rate monitor. So, what should you look for in your new training partner? A basic bare bones heart rate monitor will cost you about $50 and will do just as the name suggests. It will monitor your heart rate. For the [...]

Project America Run – Remembering their sacrifice

Posted by John on November 20, 2009 at 5:43 pm

My friend Mike Ehredt is first and foremost and all-around great guy, and second a world class athlete.  He’s pretty humble and would never tell you that, but he’s accomplished some pretty impressive athletic endevours in remote places all around the world, including the Marathon des Sable. In May 2010 he’ll be undertaking his biggest [...]