"For still there are so many things that I have never seen, in every wood, in every spring there is a different green."
-- JR Tolkien
Stop the ‘ouch’ from chafing on runs

Stop the ‘ouch’ from chafing on runs

Posted in Ask The Coach, Coaching Advice, Featured Stories, First Aid/Health, Health Advice, Injury Care & Prevention, Product Advice, Running, Running Gear & Gadgets | 0 comments

Dear Coach, I’m new to longer trail runs, and I’m having a few, um, chafing issues. What are the best shorts to run in? What else do...

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Looking for a great folding treadmill

Looking for a great folding treadmill

Posted in Ask The Coach, Equipment, Featured Stories, Fitness, Indoor Stuff, Product Advice | 0 comments

Dear Coach, I’m looking for a top-of-the line folding treadmill. I’m confused by all the marketing hype that’s out...

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Are armbands that measure steps, pulse and more of any real value?

Are armbands that measure steps, pulse and more of any real value?

Posted in Ask The Coach, Coaching Advice, Fitness / Training, Product Advice | 0 comments

Dear Coach, We see them everywhere. These armband things that … count steps, jumps, calories burned. … Are these things of any real...

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Which balance board is best for budget-conscious buyers?

Which balance board is best for budget-conscious buyers?

Posted in Ask The Coach, Fitness / Training, Mind-Body Fitness, Product Advice, Training & Conditioning | 0 comments

Dear Coach, I have been researching balance/wobble boards and there are a million different kinds. Any recommendations for someone on a...

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What’s the difference between men’s and women’s backpacks?

What’s the difference between men’s and women’s backpacks?

Posted in Ask The Coach, Ask The Coach Archives, Camping, Equipment, For Women Only, Packs/Tents/Sleeping Bags, Product Advice | 0 comments

Dear Coach, What is the difference between men’s and women’s backpacks? If I’m a small person – should I buy a...

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Are trail running shoes really worth the extra money?

Are trail running shoes really worth the extra money?

Posted in Ask The Coach, Ask The Coach Archives, Product Advice, Running, Running Training, Shoes & Feet | 0 comments

Dear Coach, All these companies have running shoes they say are specifically for trails compared to ones for roads. Yet I see so many trail...

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