Category: gear

My Review of Goodhew Hiking Socks – Merino Wool, Medium Cushion (For Men and Women)

December 2, 2010

Originally submitted at Sierra Trading Post Closeouts . Goodhew hiking socks offer cushioned support and the itch-free comfort of merino wool to see you all the way up the mountain. Itch-free merino wool naturally regulates temperature, wicks moisture and doesn’t retain odor Turn welt top Arch support Flat toe seam Medium cushion … Goodhew Hiking … More My Review of Goodhew Hiking Socks – Merino Wool, Medium Cushion (For Men and Women)

Trail Test: New Balance MT100 – REI Trail Running Gaiters

November 16, 2009

It was a perfect Minnesota fall morning for trail running.  A light rain the previous night had dampend the ground and all of the leaves have left the trees.  The trails in Theo Wirth Park are fairly well used, so they are mostly hard pack dirt.  The mountain bike single-track trails are a blast and … More Trail Test: New Balance MT100 – REI Trail Running Gaiters

Fighting the Chafe

September 13, 2009

I’m not sure what’s so different these days.  Maybe I’m getting older.  Perhaps I’m a bit less tolerant than I used to be to some of the issues that come along with running long distances.  One of these issues is chafing. Chafing only seems to become an issue on my longer runs, probably those over … More Fighting the Chafe