Garmin just keeps getting better for runners. What’s been missing from Garmin’s line is a (relatively) inexpensive, wrist unit with no bells and whistles that does not take an engineering PHD to operate. Enter the Forerunner 110 as the easiest way to track your training. It’s GPS-enabled so it knows how far and how with virtually no setup required, so you can just press start and run or walk with it. The real plus is the new even smaller case that fits on thin wrists more comfortably. The 110 is priced at $200 without heart rate and $250 with. A few units have just arrived, so come in an check them out.
Diabetic Socks from Feetures
You don't have to be diabetic to appreciate the comfort of the Feetures Diabetic Crew and Anklet. They are seamless and made of a new soft fabric with no roughness and woven in such as way as to be completely non-binding, even if you have some puffiness in the ankle or calf. The black crew (for some inexplicalble reason only available in Medium and Large) makes a GREAT dress sock for dark slacks and shoes!
With deaths from malignant melanoma soaring for reasons not entirely understood, it is more important than ever to protect yourself from the damaging UVA abd UVB rays that bathe us all summer long. SCAPE (formerly Hawaiian Creations) offers runners SPF ratings of 30 or 50 in a waterproof, sweatproof, non comedogenic`formula with vitamin E and antioxidants. There are bottles, tubes and sticks. So protect yourself. I keep a stick in my bike bag just in case. And consider wearing some of the excellent UPF 40-50 fabric shirts from Nike, Brooks or ASICS, and sunglasses like the great selection from Tifosi. . We have them all in stock now. So come in and let us help you get protected!
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GU Chomps
The energy chew market is VERY crowded. However, market leader GU has introduced an innovative line of energy chews that have got a great taste and offer some unique benefits. Chomps come in four flavors, Strawberry and Cran-Apple (both caffeinated) and Blueberr-Pomegranate and Orange (non-caffeinated). Chomps are the ONLY chewable on the market that contain branched chain amino acids like the GU Energy Gel line. They also deliver 100% of your daily minimum requirement for vitamin C and vitamin E, both important anti-oxidants that help defend your system from damage caused by free radicals produced by increased oxidation found in muscles under load. They also contain needed levels of sodium and potassium. Pick up a pack when you stop by!
What makes this carrier unique is the metal ring that looks like a Star Trek emblem in between the two 10 oz bottles. The belt is looped into the ring and the belt can slide around the ring quite easily. What this does is allow the bottles and the belt angle to adapt quite readily to different body shapes without kinking or buckling. It is quite a clever idea and with a range of size offerings, it will handle almost anyone.. The price is $50.
Nathan Elite 1 Water Pack
This is a new version of the very popular Elite 1 pack introduced a couple of yeras back. There are some good things and some bad things about the pack. What continues is the great angled bottle holster and the small 5 oz gel flask. They have, however, moved the gel flask off the back of the bottle holster. In its place is a small zippered compartment for keys or a couple of gel packs. The nice sized pouch across the left side of the back of the pack is gone, and overall storage in this pack is quite a bit less. However, the pack is not nearly as bulky and will handle smaller frames better than the old one. The great lashing strap is still there as is the comfortable slightly elastic belt in this one size fits all pack. The price stays at $35.00 and it still one of the better bargains out there in nicely detailed single bottle packs.
New Models from Fuel Belt Now In Stock
While Fuel Belt has been a popular product, we have always felt that they lagged a bit behind in the technology department and the attention to detail department. The Helium Line changed all that. The Helium line is very well made with an attention to detail and finish. They fit well and are colorful and stylish as well as functional. For those looking for a multi bottle solution the Fuelbelt Helium line is a great choice. The new one size fits all 2 bottle H20 belt is a wonderful $40 belt that will serve you well on long runs. Check it out now!
