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Jan 02

Looking At 2016 – More Running, Less Kudos

Posted on January 2, 2016 by kowsik
Approaching Muir Beach

I think it started right after Skyline 50K when I decided I wasn’t going to track each and every one of my runs anymore. I stopped uploading stuff to Strava and pretty soon after, stopped wearing my GPS watch all together … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, recap, review, running | 6 Replies
Nov 23

Tesla Baretrek 30 – My $30 Multi Terrain PR Shoes

Posted on November 23, 2015 by kowsik

I started out barefoot, briefly gave Vibram Five Fingers a chance, migrated to Luna Sandals for a while, had a series of muddy sandal malfunctions (looking at you Way Too Cool 50K), ran a bunch of ultras with the Merrell Trail … Continue reading →

Posted in experiment, gear, review, running, shoes, trails | 25 Replies
Dec 29

Merrell Trail Glove 2 – Impressions After 400 Miles

Posted on December 29, 2014 by kowsik
Merrell Trail Glove - Top

Let’s get the obvious out of the way. Yes, I bought the Merrell Trail Glove as my first pair of running shoes earlier this year. So much for the sandal man image. 🙂 There were a few reasons why I wanted … Continue reading →

Posted in gear, review, running, shoes | 8 Replies
Nov 06

Re-Review: My SJ Ultra Vest is Hurting Me

Posted on November 6, 2014 by kowsik
SJ ultra vest

It’s been over a year since I first tried and reviewed the SJ Ultra Vest. While it’s been a work horse for over a year now in most of my long runs, my original complaints about the SJ Ultra Vest … Continue reading →

Posted in gear, hydration, review, running, ultimate direction, ultra vest | 33 Replies
Jun 24

Experiment: Running with Teva Zilch Sandals

Posted on June 24, 2014 by kowsik
Teva Zilch Sandals

I’ve had a streak of sandal malfunction lately (mostly blisters and loss of traction on wet mud) that I’ve been exploring other alternatives. Turns out my wife had bought me a pair of Teva Zilch Sandals from a couple of years … Continue reading →

Posted in barefoot, experiment, review, running, teva zilch | 3 Replies
Mar 06

Running Gear: Five Things I Love About Garmin Forerunner 220

Posted on March 6, 2014 by kowsik
Garmin Forerunner 220

I have to admit. Took me three attempts before I could bring myself to buy the Garmin Forerunner 220. It wasn’t as much the absolute dollars (though ~250 bucks ain’t no chump change), but just the thought of splurging that … Continue reading →

Posted in forerunner 220, garmin, gear, review, running | 4 Replies
Jan 28

Cross Training: Review of ElliptiGO Bike

Posted on January 28, 2014 by kowsik
Test Driving ElliptiGO Bike

I don’t remember where I first read about the ElliptiGO Bike. I think it was about Dean Karnazes using the ElliptiGO Bike to get all the way to LA and then immediately running the LA marathon. Or something. After a … Continue reading →

Posted in cross training, elliptigo, gear, recovery, review | 4 Replies
Dec 12

Review: Weathering the Cold With Vibram KSO

Posted on December 12, 2013 by kowsik
Vibram KSO with Injinji Socks

While I love running open toed in my Luna Sandals, the cold weather finally got to me. Temperatures in the Bay Area have dropped to below freezing in the last week or so and well, I guess I need to … Continue reading →

Posted in review, shoes, vibram | 1 Reply
May 09

Review: Ultimate Direction SJ Ultra Vest

Posted on May 9, 2013 by kowsik
Ultimate Direction SJ Ulta Vest Front

Hydration and food are tricky things to get right as the distances get longer. I have my Amphipod that works great for ~10-mile runs or a little longer, as long as there are water fountains along the way (like running … Continue reading →

Posted in gear, hydration, review, running, ultimate direction, ultra vest | 2 Replies
Apr 25

Book Review: Running with the Kenyans

Posted on April 25, 2013 by kowsik
Running with the Kenyans

As a late bloomer to running, I’m always on the lookout for tips and tricks to improve and accelerate my learning and happen to see this book at the local bookstore.. Running with the Kenyans is written by Adharanand Finn, a … Continue reading →

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