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Gear Garage #9: Squeaky Cheeks & Squirrels Nut Butter
During Gear Garage #9 we will talk about 2 products we use to help prevent blisters and chaffing. https://youtu.be/DetzFiUngKI
UltrAspire Spry 2.0
The TrailManners crew has been using the UltrAspire Spry for years and we are stoked on the improvements of the 2.0 version. What's rad about the Spry 2.0: Light weight, yet big enough that you can carry enough calories (see video) and hydration between the 30oz...
Gear Garage #7: Hoka Clayton
It's no secret that I'm a Hoka guy. I love that plush ride but loath the persistent blisters especially on longer runs of 15 miles or more. So when Hoka introduced the Clayton and proclaimed to have a roomier toe box I had to try it. Once I slipped on the shoe it was...
Gear Garage #6- Skratch Labs Cookie Mix
Gear Garage #6 is a little different than normal, it's not a YouTube video but its a on the spot low down of the new Cookie Mix from Skratch Labs. We caught up with Lentine at the Outdoors Retailers show to give us the skinny. More info on Skratch Labs Cookie Mix can...
Gear Garage #5 – Scott McCoubrey: Scott Shoes, Packs, and poles
Scott McCoubrey, an ultra running legend (see iRun Far's article for more information about McCoubrey), took some time out of his busy OR schedule to drop some serious tech knowledge on the new Scott Sports run line. The have some super rad shoes coming out and the...
Gear Garage#4: Suunto Spartan Review
Bryson from Suunto gives us a first look at the new Spartan. Some of the awesome features: 26 hour battery life Outdoor-grade touch color screen Barometric altitude GPS/GLONASS, Bluetooth, compass Route navigation with heatmaps* for more than 15 sports Run, cycle,...
Gear Garage #3: GU Summit Tea and Stroop Waffle
Lucky for us and you, Brian Gillis from GU Energy Labs took some time and spoke with us about two amazing new GU products. First Ben covers the much anticipated Stroopwafel, which we can vouch for it's tastiness and second, Ben drops some serious knowledge on a...
TrailManners Gear Garage Session #2 – Saucony Peregrine 6
Gear Garage Session #2 - Saucony Peregrine 6 https://youtu.be/NTLMQ02eo58 Quick review of the Saucony Peregrine 6. Basics: 21.5mm heel stack, 17.5 forefoot stack height 4mm offset Weighs 9.4 oz Everun heel cushioning with a sweet transition from heel to toe-off...
Mumblings of an Old Man July 2016 – Training In The Heat
Training In The Heat Hey kids, With the advent of summer and hot weather, I thought I would offer some tips for running when it’s blistering hot outside. As many of you know, I’m the weird runner out there that actually enjoys warm weather for running. I’m known as...
TrailManners: Gear Garage #1- UltrAspire Lumen 600
We are excited to get started with our newest segment- TrailManners:Gear Garage. Once a week we will post a video reviewing product. Still a few tweaks to be made but hey- it's our first one. Here is some thoughts on the UltrAspire Lumen 600 waist belt. Help support...