It’s no secret that I tried the Altra Torin 6s and that they weren’t great for running. They were ideal for casual walking shoes with their soft, yet flexible upper material and elastic-like laces. But, when I saw Altra’s new Torin 8 get released a few weeks ago and took a closer look, I was […]
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This is a simple question. The best all-around chalk that you can use for rock climbing is Friction Labs Premium Sports Chalk; aka unicorn dust. Doesn’t matter if you’re top roping or bouldering. Climbing indoors or outdoors. Unicorn dust lasts a surprisingly long amount of time too. I’m always shocked by how little chalk my
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Craft is a newer brand to me, even though I’ve been around them for years with different racing events like Ragnars. It’s clear to me, after trying these shoes and a pair of their shorts, their team is focused on running performance and innovation. They’re willing to make the smallest change to their products if
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If you ask my wife, I have a taste for the finer things. This is only the case though when a higher priced product has exceptional quality and lasts much longer than cheaper alternatives. But to pay $20 or more for a pair of shorts, I still have a hard time justifying that. Especially when
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You know that moment when you notice something for the first time, and you realize it’s been around a million times but you never realized it was there the entire time? Well, I’ve ran a couple Ragnars before, and races like these have large sponsors that end up on every piece of marketing material you
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Whether you got a new pair of running shoes to motivate you, or your best friend keeps inviting you to go on a run with them. These are the most simple, yet impactful running tips for new runners. Start Slow Please take things slow at first; both your pace and the distance you’re running. And
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Rock climbing holds vary in so many ways, size, texture, color, material, etc. It’s most common to see plastic holds at rock gyms, but occasionally you can find other materials being used too, such as wood, metal, or actual rock that’s been cut and shaped a certain way. All this variation can make it hard
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These are the basic parts of a trail running shoe. If you’re able to understand these, then you’ll know what to look for as you read my reviews, or anyone else’s. There are more parts that make up a trail shoe, but these are the pieces that make the biggest impact on your runs. Personally,
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These are the main parts of a rock climbing shoe. Each of them ensure that a climber remains sturdy, balanced, and connected to the wall. If you’re looking for the best beginner rock climbing shoes, then I highly recommend the La Sportiva Finales. These shoes are phenomenal for sport climbing or bouldering, and will grow with you
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These are the key parts of a rock climbing harness. Each of these key components ensure that the climber remains safe, whether they’re climbing or belaying. If you’re looking for the best beginner rock climbing harness though, then you can’t go wrong with the Black Diamond Solution harness.
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