Memorial Day
Today isn’t a happy day. Please don’t say happy Memorial Day. Please don’t thank me–or any veteran or active duty service member—for our service. Today is about remembering those who didn’t make it back home. Today isn’t about drinking beer, going to concerts, shopping, or having a day off. They will never get to raise […]
Mophie Powerstation Pro Charger vs. MyCharge All Terrain Charger
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer in the United States. For many of us that means being outdoors hiking, camping, going to the beach, lake or river. Of course, we want to bring our smartphones and tablets along to capture all of the fun and memories. We have protected our electronics against the […]
What is IPX or IP Rating?!
Recently I was at a technology press event in San Francisco filled with consumer electronics, speakers, headphones, activity monitors, smart watches and so forth. I was interested in a few products a particular company had displayed and asked the representative if they knew what the IPX rating was on the product. They responded they did […]
Garmin Goes Strapless!
Garmin has finally given users something they have been asking for heart rate without using a heart rate strap. On Tuesday, Garmin introduced the Garmin Forerunner 225 with an optical heart-rate sensor like that used by FitBit Charge HR, Microsoft Health Band, and the Apple Watch. The Forerunner 225 can measure pace, distance and heart […]
Taste Test: Flatout Light Italian Herb Flatbread
There has been a lot of flatbreads hitting the supermarket shelves recently. Styles and flavors have varied from Pita pockets to Naan and wraps to bread thins. I started to taste test over 100 different flatbreads as part of a round up to see which ones tasted the best. In the Flatbread category, I found […]
Top 10 Reasons to run the Rock n Roll Portland Half Marathon
10. Extra Bling: It’s part of the Cascadia Limited Edition Medal Series. Complete the 8K, 10K, half or full marathon distance at the following three events in 2015: Rock ‘n’ Roll Portland, Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle and Rock ‘n’ Roll Oasis Vancouver and it’s all yours. 9. A new course. Rock n Roll Marathon Series […]
Top 10 Reasons to run the Country Music Marathon
10. It is part of the Southern Charm series from the Rock n Roll Marathon Series. In order to receive the extra medal, you must complete three out of four Rock n Roll Southern USA events (New Orleans, Raleigh, Nashville, and/or Savannah) in 2015. 9. Live music on Broadway. Regardless of the time of day […]
Running Thoughts….
Running thoughts… Over the past few months I have had the honor of coaching, pacing and witnessing some incredible acts by pretty amazing athletes and friends all over the country. Each one of them taught me how to be a better coach, mentor, friend and person while participating in half marathons, marathons and triathlons. In […]
Fitbit Flex vs. Jawbone Up Activity Band Showdown
Lately, I have heard various friends say “I have to get my 10,000 steps in.” It has become sort of a game for many to achieve this daily goal in an attempt to stay active, lose or maintain weight, and stay healthy. The fitness wearable-device market has evolved over the last few years. Just a […]
Why blog?
I admit I have resisted blogging for a decade. Friends and colleagues have suggested I blog about an array of completely different topics that I cover but I resisted because I felt that I could never specialize in just one area and too many things would end up on the editing room floor so to […]