Fri, 3 Jul 2009 07:00:36 -0400
Running any sort of race barefoot initially seems like a terrible idea. Many reasons come to my mind: Most races are on asphalt which is hot, rocky and possibly full of junk that could cut up your feet (glass, metal, nails…etc). I tend to twist my ankle a lot, and I would assume that would be the [...] Read More

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 07:20:05 -0400
Following these steps should guarantee a terrible 4th. Play Games with Fireworks. This includes such fun games as: See how long I can hold this firework before I throw it into the air. Watch Dad jump when I shoot this bottle rocket at his face! It may say put on ground, but this is the kind you can hold. Trust [...] Read More

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 07:05:29 -0400
Rebecca O’Reilly personal trainer and co-founder of the New Orleans Fitmom organization has some really great tips and motivational ideas about how to train for a race but also how to view ourselves once we begin the journey! O’Reilly says: 1) Make sure you have good shoes. This is not an area to skimp on, if you can go to a [...] Read More

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 06:22:13 -0400
The area around Bishop, CA is well known for being a great cold weather destination with tons of bouldering to be had at the Buttermilks, The Happys and elsewhere. What is not as well known is that there is at least some summertime bouldering to be had as well with the one area getting most of the attention lately being Way Lake. Climbing Video: Nic Oklobzija Climbing Chumscrubber (V12) At Way Lake [...] Read More

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 07:30:13 -0400
Earlier this year there was a lot of interest shown in a pair of mysterious blue Five Ten shoes that looked very similar to the recently discontinued, but highly popular, V10s. Keep reading for some more information on these shoes. Mysterious New Five Ten Shoe Identified [...] Read More

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 11:40:23 -0400
Updates on the injuries of a few well known climbers courtesy of Urban Climber Pro Climber Injury Update [...] Read More

Sat, 9 May 2009 23:27:11 -0400
As we enter into a new camping season in North America I’m sure a lot campers and would-be campers and starting to think about the new camping season.  So, I wanted to offer The Camping Guy readers a little Q&A capability to answer any questions that you have as you embark on your next camping [...] Read More

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:32:49 -0400
As spring is in the air and it starts to warm up, I start to think about camping.  How about you?  So, I went into the garage and opened the cabinets where I keep all my camping gear and started to go through it.  What do I need to replace?  What needs to be replenished?  [...] Read More

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 20:21:03 -0400
You’ve seen them…they’re lined up outside in long lines waiting for the new iPhone, or Xbox or even concert tickers.  They show up days in advance so they can be first in line.  The last time I saw that I said to myself, “what nuts!” they’re in lawn chairs and sleeping bags.  If you gonna [...] Read More

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 12:52:29 -0400
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Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:10:56 -0400
  FIGUERES, SPAIN (Team Geared Up) Sergio Fernández has completed the Libyan Challenge and the Rock and Ice Ultra, two ultra-marathons, taking place in the south of Libya and in the North of Canada, 200 km non-stop and 225 km in stages, respectively, at 35ºC and -35ºC, with backpack and carrying a sled, on sand and on [...] Read More

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:05:08 -0400
  DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) Dates have just been announced for the very popular Dublin Duathlon Series which starts next month. This year Belpark Tri Club and Trinity College Tri Club have teamed up to organise what is being touted as “the best duathlon series to date” - http://www.dublintri.com/duathlon.html. I did one of these last [...] Read More