2016 Holiday Gift Giving Guide

Holiday Gift Giving GUIDE
If you have an athlete, cyclist, triathlete or mountain bike rider on your holiday list and you are having a hard time finding the right gift to give. You have come to the right place. Any or all of these items the person you are shopping for would be excited to get any of these gifts this year. Each item has a direct link to their website for ordering online as well as some have discount coupon codes.  

The Orange Mud Hydra Quiver is perfect for keeping anyone hydrated out hiking or running. This great hydration pack can hold more than just a bottle. It can hold numerous items including gels, nutrition, cellphone, keys and much more. 

Or maybe Orange Mud's transition wrap!

Check them out at 

Orange Mud

Cat-Ears will keep your cyclist safe by letting them hear others around them while riding. These simply strap onto any helmet's straps, placing them in front of the ear.  These are not only proven but lab tested and the end result is they are very effective. 

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Cat-Ears

Udderly Smooth body and foot cream will keep your runners feet and skin smooth. For the cyclists or mountain biker on your list buy them a jar of Udderly Smooth's Chamois cream to keep them chafe free on long training rides and races.  Believe me they will appreciate this more than you think they would. 

Check them out here

Udderly Smooth

Give them a little squeeze. RecoFit's calf compression sleeves. These are great for runner or cyclists. Recovery has never been so easy.  These calf compression sleeves can even be worn during a training workout or anytime the calf and leg muscles need help in recovering. 

Check them out here

RecoFit Leg and Calf Compression Sleeves

Fuel your athlete with a variety of Amrita plant based nutrition energy bars! If you don't buy them a whole box of 12, you can always mix and match and even use them as a stocking stuffer.  In the past year Amrita has unveiled three new protein packed flavor combinations. 

Use the code "timhacker16" and receive 15 percent off your purchase!

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Amrita Health Foods

Carb BOOM energy gels are a great stocking stuffer.  Numerous flavors to choose from or order them a variety pack. 

Check them out here

Carb BOOM energy Gels

How about the very innovative See.Sense ICON head and/or tail lights or See.Sense 2.0, intelligent sense technology, motion gesture control smart tail light with CREE LED’s provides a 180 degree light pattern. 

See.Sense ICON with BlueTooth Technology

See.Sense 2.0 

Check them out here

See.Sense

And last but not least, maybe for the runner your shopping for that suffers from plantar fasciitis 

and help their joints recover fast with Frozen Peaz!  These can be used for either hot or cold therapy. Simply keep them in your freezer and apply after a tough workout. 

These also work great for treating migraine headaches. 

Use the code "TimHakr" (not case sensitive) for a discount on Frozen Peaz

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Frozen Peaz

The Spruzza Mist System

It may be cold outside now, but believe me the summer heat will be back.  Check out the Spruzza Mist system and keep cool while cycling. This simple and innovative device will do just that. 

SPRUZZA MIST

Three new Amrita Protein bar flavors hitting the market

Along with one of my all time favorites Amrita’s Chocolate Maca 15 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber, they followed it up by introducing three other great flavor combination bars that also have the same amount of protein and fiber, as well as all being gluten free, soy free, dairy free and Kosher.  Dark Chocolate Quinoa, Chocolate Chip Coconut and finally Sunbutter with Jelly.  I have had the honor to not only taste test these flavor combinations, but have used them in training.  First off, nothing was wrong with the Chocolate Maca bar. I still love and use it as my main after ride recovery bar. The new flavors are something now to mix it up with.  Very good combinations of flavors. Honestly who couldn't turn down the sunbutter and jelly combination. Sunbutter is like peanut butter however made with sunflower seeds. For those with allergies to peanuts, you may ask your doctor if sunbutter could be for you.  If you can't find these flavors or bars in a store near you, you can always order them online. 

Order them online through the site and save 15 percent by using the code
"timhacker16"

Want to try Amrita Nutrition Bars? I have the perfect deal for you!

As an Amrita Ambassador I am excited to offer you a discount on great Amrita Nutrition.  Simply 

use the code  

“timhacker16”  

to receive a discount on your purchase. It’s that easy!  Enjoy the plant powered nutrition of Amrita bars to fuel your next race, ride, run or any training adventure. 

They are super portable as well as peanut-free, dairy-free, soy-free and gluten-free. 

Amrita Nutrition Bars

HOT ITEMS, ANY ATHLETE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE FOR CHRISTMAS

TOP list of awesome items any athlete would love to get for Christmas this year!

Do you have an athlete, runner, triathlete or swimmer on your Christmas shopping list you need to buy for?

Here are some quick and great ideas of what to get them.  

The Orange Mud Hydra Quiver is perfect for keeping anyone hydrated out hiking or running. This great hydration pack can hold more than just a bottle, it can hold numerous items including gels, nutrition, cellphone, keys and much more. 

Or maybe Orange Mud's transition wrap!

Cat-Ears will keep your cyclist safe by letting them hear others around them while riding. These simple strap onto any helmet's straps, placing them in front of the ear.  These are proven and very affective. 

What fits better in the Orange Mud Hydra Quiver than the Relaj water bottle. The unique bottle is easy to hold,  both top and bottom are removable for easy cleaning.  

Udderly Smooth body and foot cream will keep your runners feet and skin smooth or buy them a jar of Udderly Smooth's Chamois cream to keep them chafe free on long training rides and races. 

Give them a little squeeze. RecoFit's calf compression sleeves. These are great for runner or cyclists. Recovery has never been so easy. 

For the swimmers out there, Barracuda goggles will keep them swimming in a straight line.  These vision correction goggles are anti-fog coated and come in either tinted or clear lenses. 

Maybe the athlete or triathlete in your house could use Shutout Solutions Total Body Spray or other stink removing products to make them smell great after a workout? Shutout Solutions removes the stink not just covering it up. 

Fuel your athlete with a variety of Amrita plant based nutrition energy bars! If you don't buy them a whole box of 12, you can always mix and match and even use them as a stocking stuffer. 

Carb BOOM energy gels are a great stocking stuffer.  Numerous flavors to choose from or order them a variety pack. 

How about the very innovative See.Sense smart head and/or tail lights. 

The See.Sense 2.0, intelligent sense technology, motion gesture control smart tail light with CREE LED’s provides a 180 degree light pattern. The internal battery can last up to 12 hours on a single charge. 

And last but not least, maybe for the runner your shopping for that suffers from plantar fasciitis 

and help their joints recover fast with Frozen Peaz!  Theses can be used or either hot or cold therapy. Simply keep them in your freezer and apply after a tough workout. 

Or how about to keep their bike looking new and lubricated right for the New Year ahead? 

TERRA-RIDE's bike protectant!, or TERRA-RIDE lubricant and cleaner! Both great for stocking stuffers also. 

Amrita Nutrition Bars are RAW, Kosher and certified NON GMO not to mention gluten-free, dairy-free, peanut-free and soy-free

What do I love best about Amrita Nutrition Bars?  With them being comprised of plant-based ingredients, they do not cause any GI distress, yet fuel my training and racing.  Easy to pack in my cycling jersey and easy to consume while running or on the bike.  They are not jammed with fillers or unnecessary ingredients. Being able to consume nutrition while continuing to race, knowing what your system can handle, is part of the training. Amrita Nutrition bars are easy on the stomach and pack just as many calories as those other bars, if that is what you are looking for.  Take a look below at each bars ingredients. Each ingredient is easy to pronounce and is recognizable. 

All Amrita Nutrition Bars are RAW, Kosher and certified NON GMO not to mention gluten-free, dairy-free, peanut-free and soy-free.

 Cranberry Raisin energy bar is gluten-free, dairy-free, peanut-free and soy-free. This 200 calorie organic ingredient energy bar is comprised of date paste, raisins and cranberries. It incorporates sunflower seeds, sunflower seed oil, sesame seeds, Tahini, Chia flour and shredded unsweetened coconut. Brown rice protein and Himalayan Pink Salt. It packs 7g of protein. 

Apricot Strawberry energy bar is gluten-free, dairy-free, peanut-free and soy-free. This 195 calorie organic ingredient energy bar is comprised of date paste, dried apricots and dried strawberries. It incorporates sunflower seeds, sunflower seed oil, sesame seeds,Tahini, Chia flour and shredded unsweetened coconut. Brown rice protein and Himalayan Pink Salt. It packs 7g of protein.

Pineapple Chia energy bar is gluten-free, dairy-free, peanut-free and soy-free. This 195 calorie organic ingredient energy bar is comprised of date paste, dried pineapple, cranberries. It incorporates sunflower seeds, sunflower seed oil,sesame seeds, Tahini, Chia flour and shredded unsweetened coconut. Brown rice protein and Himalayan Pink Salt. It packs 7g of protein. 

Mango Coconut energy bar is gluten-free, dairy-free, peanut-free and soy-free. This 185 calorie organic ingredient energy bar is comprised of date paste, dried mango and cranberries. It incorporates sunflower seeds, sunflower seed oil, sesame seeds,Tahini, Chia flour and shredded unsweetened coconut. Brown rice protein and Himalayan Pink Salt. It packs 7g of protein. 

Apple Cinnamon energy bar is gluten-free, dairy-free, peanut-free and soy-free. This 190 calorie organic ingredient energy bar is comprised of date paste, dried apples and cranberries. It incorporates sunflower seeds, sunflower seed oil, sesame seeds,Tahini, Chia flour and shredded unsweetened coconut. Brown rice protein and Himalayan Pink Salt. It packs 7g of protein. 

Chocolate Maca 15g protein bar is also gluten-free, dairy-free, peanut-free and soy-free. This 230 calorie, protein bar, all organic ingredient bar made of date paste, brown rice protein, sunflower seed butter, Tahini, organic Cacao powder, sunflower seeds, Chia seeds, shredded unsweetened coconut, maple syrup, maca powder and Himalayan Pink Salt. 

I have had favorite flavors from time to time. Just last week, I was really into the pineapple chia energy bar.  Of course like any chocolate lover, the chocolate maca 15g protein bar is my favorite recovery bar, along with a cup of coffee after a morning ride. 

To my local friends here in Arizona, the bars can be found at Sprouts! 

If you can't find them in the local health food stores, you can always look them up and order them online at 

Amrita Health Foods

Saturday Morning's Training Ride of Just Over 40 Miles

A quick overview of this morning's just over 40 mile ride. 

It was humid but not really any wind to fight. 

40 mile training ride from this past weekend.

A quick GPS video showing my training route this past weekend. The ride was great with a local group I have met up with the past month.  Aside from someone in the group having a flat with in three miles of the start, we all stopped to wait. The humidity was pretty high, but once moving through the air it was tolerable. The planned route was a little over 40 miles, so I packed three 23 ounce hydration bottles.