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Triathlon Gifts: Selecting The Perfect Gift For Your Favorite Runner, Cyclist, Or Swimmer

Whether you’re a triathlete yourself or you know a triathlete and would like to get them a gift… here are some gift ideas for triathletes in a variety of different price ranges. Everything from the traditional must-haves to some outside-the-box ideas that triathletes will love!

Looking For A Bicycle Trailer For Your Child? We Bought A Weehoo Bike Trailer… And We Absolutely LOVE It!

A Weehoo bike trailer gives your child an open-air experience while cycling. Here’s my review of the Weehoo Turbo bike trailer, the features we like best, how to install it on your bike, and how to find the best deal on a used Weehoo trailer.

How To Choose A Bike (For Yourself) And A Child Bike Seat (For Your Toddler) So You Can Enjoy Cycling Together

I wanted to go cycling with my toddler. Working within a tight budget, here’s how I chose the best child bike seat for our needs and an affordable used bike for me. All of my best advice to start family cycling adventures together — including the bike accessories we use most and a comparison of the various ways you can bike with a toddler.

A List Of Gear And Equipment You’ll Need For Your First Triathlon (…Plus Some Helpful Tips From An Experienced Triathlete)

To get through the race, you need not only mental toughness but a wide variety of equipment, clothing, and other essential items that might not seem obvious from the outset. Here’s the triathlon gear you’ll need, plus some training/racing tips that I’ve learned in my years as a triathlete:

Triathlon Watches: A Guide To Choosing The Best Sport Watch

A rundown of the most popular triathlon watches, plus tips for buying your first triathlon watch. Here’s what you should be looking for in a sports watch.

Running Gear & Accessories: 5 Items Under $30 To Make Your Running Better

Running can be expensive. Shoes, registration fees, headlamps, tents, fuel & hydration items, running gear & apparel – it all adds up! Here are 5 great buys

Trail Running Gear: How To Choose Tent For Your Personal Staging Area At Timed Ultramarathons

For timed ultramarathons you’ll need a tent as a personal staging area during the race. Here’s how to pick a tent for your trail running gear & support crew.

Want To Do A 24-Hour Run? Here’s What I Learned At Rockwood… My 24-Hour Trail Ultramarathon

The 24-hour run has become popular, so I’ve decided to share my best tips and recommendations based on my own experience running 24-hour ultramarathons.

Fastpacking Is A Cross Between Backpacking And Trail Running – Here’s How To Do It & Why You Should

On the one hand, every ultraruuner’s path is different. On the other hand, I have also seen a common progression that goes something like this: … Read more

Long Distance Running Tips: How To Lighten Your Load On Long Training Runs

Beyond the marathon distance, 50k and 50-mile running events are where most people with ultramarathon aspirations begin. All ultramarathon training programs involve incrementally increasing the … Read more

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Your First Sprint Triathlon – What To Expect

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Training Gear & Equipment: Everything You Need For A Multi-Day Charity Walk Like The Susan G. Komen 3-Day

Running Compression Socks – What Triathletes Should Know

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