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Entries from August 2010

Runningskirts.com Weekly Fun Run

August 26th, 2010 · 1 Comment

I really love it when great local companies give back to our wonderful San Diego Community. Runningskirts is an Encinitas based company that is sponsoring a weekly fun run. Here are the details from them.
RunningSkirts weekly fun runs kickoff!
Thursdays….
6:00 p.m. @ RunninngSkirts
676 2nd Street
Encinitas, CA 92024
Calling all skirts & all paces, our fun [...]

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Tags: Destinations · Fitness

Teva Forge Pro and the Naturist

August 23rd, 2010 · No Comments

Teva hooked me up a little while ago with a pair of Forge Pro Multi-Sport shoes. These are the same pair that Survivalist (lucky) Gavin McInnes host of the Survivalist series on Youtube is sporting in the new season.

These shoes have been working out well for me as an all around run around suddenly [...]

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Tags: gear

17th Annual Luau & Longboard Invitational at La Jolla

August 20th, 2010 · No Comments

As the summertime roll to it’s conclusion,  and the kids get ready to head back to school,  here is a great way to see this magical summer out.
On Sunday Aug. 22, the beach near Scripps Pier in La Jolla, Calif., will be overflowing with surfers and surf legends – and Walden Surfboards founder and surf [...]

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Kona Zing Deluxe- Long Term Report

August 16th, 2010 · No Comments

I have now had the opportunity to put a bunch of mileage on the Kona Zing Deluxe, and I am impressed enough with the bike that I bought it.  While I am pretty new to road biking, I am experienced enough with bicycles in general that I know what I like, what fits, [...]

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Lowa Vento LO – Breathable Mesh Light Hiker Test Report

August 15th, 2010 · No Comments

I have spent the summer wearing a great pair of light weight well ventilated hiking shoes, and my feet are thanking me for it.  Normally,  when day hiking,  I have thrown on my backpacking boots, and headed off to the trail,  and happily hiked away.  Lately though I have begin to [...]

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Tags: gear

Wrist ID Elite- Test Report

August 8th, 2010 · No Comments

It is sort of strange to do a test report on a piece of gear I have never used for it’s intended purpose, but I am thankful for that.  The Road ID that I was sent a couple of months ago is a personal Identification bracelet that I wear for just about [...]

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Tags: gear

Summertime Favorites

August 6th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Here are a few of my favorites to see you into the fall:

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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2010

August 4th, 2010 · No Comments

The Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2010 is well underway.  The geargeeks biggest dream is a trade show featuring thousands of new pieces of gear from all your favorite brands.  I am not in attendance,  eschewing the show in favor of going camping.  I will be headed to the Sierra Nevada’s really soon for some extended [...]

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Tags: Outdoor Retailer

Exofficio Exhale Shirt Vent’r Pants Test Report

August 4th, 2010 · No Comments

Summertime in California demands sun protection.   Whether is be the sun on the coast, or the brutal high altitude rays in the Sierras,  one must protect themselves from turning crispy red while on the trail.  Sunscreen is always an essential component whenever I am outside.  (My doctor just the other [...]

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Tags: gear