currexSole insole

I have used and loved and have come to depend on these currexSoles to support and cushion my feet while both running and walking. 

Needing and wanting to increase the comfort and performance of my running shoes I have replaced the liner inside with a currexSole insole, the RunPro with high profile to be exact. The majority of shoe manufactures simply just put a liner inside, as much of what they have designed is the outer shoe. Everyone’s foot, from the bottom, to the arch to the top is all different. First off, using the proper size to fit the inside of your shoe is a must.  The toe end of the insole can be trimmed with a scissors if needed. I have found the best way to measure this is to use the liner that came in the shoe to give a good estimate of how much, if any needs to be trimmed for the currexSole insole to fit properly. The currexSole insoles are designed with dynamic arch technology, shock absorption as well as heel fit and moisture/odor control. They are not stiff like other insoles on the market.  Much research and development go into currexSole insoles. 

currexSoles

SANREN Self Coiling Resettable Combination Cable Bike Lock with Mounting Bracket

SANREN Self Coiling Resettable Combination Cable Bike Lock with Mounting Bracket

This four foot, half-inch cable lock is just another way to slow thieves down from taking your bike. Not any lock is going to truly keep your bike from being stolen.  It coils up nicely and comes with a bracket to attach it to your bicycle. With some bike carrier racks out there, you could even install the locks bracket to it, thus keeping the lock close by to use it.  I like how the combination is set by you. It comes with the combination being all zeros (0000), but with a simple turn of the “set” ring inside you set the four digits to be something you will remember.  As if we need another code, password or number to remember. Not with this. Simply make it your favorite number, a birth date, or pin number you have for a bank card and you will never forget it. 

Spruzza Mist -- Full review coming soon

Just started using this Spruzza Mist system last weekend and I am really impressed with it. Check back for a more in-depth review.  

Kids Mountain Bike Riding at Usery Mountain Regional Park, Mesa, AZ

REM-Fit Active Tracker

A lot of people wear some kind of activity device. They help calculate your steps taken and calories burned each day.  I have the honor to represent and wear the REM-Fit Active tracker. This one like many out there pairs with Bluetooth on your smartphone. Its a simple bracelet with the unit inside or it can be worn on the belt in a different carrier.  I look forward to sharing more about this tracker soon. Check back. 

REM-Fit Active Tracker 

Finally, a sweet running belt that fits larger cell phones

The Sanren running belt is one of the only ones I have found on the market that actually really hold a larger cell phone. Inside the main zippered pouch there is a divider so you can keep gels, mp3 players, keys, etc. separated. The belt is adjustable and fits very securely once adjusted properly. There are a few smaller pockets on either side of the main zippered pocket that allowed you to hold smaller items. There is a velcro flap over the one side, securing your belongings inside. The main zippered pocket has a ear-phone jack port, to feed your headphone wires through if needed. The outside of the running belt, has a reflective stripe, so those running at night can be seen by traffic. This is a very well made and thought out running belt. 

Here is a link to find out more and order your own running belt   Sanren Running Belt 

Focusing on strength workout while doing cardio

My training is going well for completing my own, self-supported Ironman distance race in October of this year. Along with my running, swimming and cycling, I have really focused on strength workouts I am doing every other day. The weights I am using are not super heavy. The weight fluctuates, depending on the body part being focused on, from 10 pounds up to 40 pounds. In the almost hour long workout I am working on my legs, shoulders, chest, abs as well as biceps and triceps.  The reps are pretty high for each body part being worked on.  I am looking at continuing this workout for the next few months combined with the regular training workouts. 

My HR averages to about 115 BPM burning just under 500 calories.