AL3+ Freedom Wireless Headphones: A Great Workout Partner
If you have been on a “holy grail” like quest for the perfect pair of Bluetooth workout headphones like I have, then your quest may be over.
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Tag: running
The Long Run – Disney Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon
GeekDad Anthony Karcz tackles a new challenge – running through 13.1 miles of Star Wars-infused race course in the heart of Disneyworld.
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Enjoy What You Don’t Hear With Mpow Seals Airflow Sports
Can’t stand the sound of your headphones shaking with every step of your run? Me neither, and with these headphones, your run can be blissfully peaceful.
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Geeks in Sneaks: Running Virtual Races Through Hogwarts and Beyond
Running real marathons can be overwhelming. But what if you could do them at your own pace… through the Shire?
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Running Geek: SafSounds Earbuds for Safer Running
I recently received a set of SafSounds alternative earphone safety tips. You may be asking yourself, what the heck are earphone safety tips? If you wear your earbuds when being able to hear background noise is a good idea, then Safsounds are for you.
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Running Geek: Ultra X Training Camp With Eric Orton
As a continuation of my running training, I visited Jackson Hole, Wyoming last week to take part in Eric Orton’s Ultra X Training Camp. I ran over 50 miles, climbing almost 18,000 feet in the Teton Mountains.
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Review: ‘Zombies, Run!’ Brings Dead Fun to Your Runs
Many of us lack the motivation to get out of our desk chair and go for a run. Six to Start just released season four of ‘Zombies, Run!,’ a game for iOS and Android that combines the excitement of a serial zombie show, a mobile game, and running.
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Running Geek: Lost Lake – My First 50K
Last weekend I spent almost eight hours, longer than I ever spend on any other single thing, running through the beautiful trails of Chuckanut Mountain. Lost Lake was my first 50K, and I could not be any happier with my race choice.
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Running Geek: You Can Run a Marathon
“Whether you believe that you can, or that you can’t, you are usually right.” I came across this great quote from Henry Ford in the middle of the woods during an 18 mile, 4 hour trail run recently, and it really struck a chord with me. I am a firm believer that almost anyone can do a marathon.
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Are Your Kids Ready to Run a 5K?
When I first told people that I had signed up my 5-year-old daughter for a 5K, they thought I was crazy. Those with kids around that age were especially incredulous. No one could believe that a 5-year-old would be able to run 3.1 miles.
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Race Review: The Color Fun Fest 5K
GeekMom Patricia experiences her first “color run”!
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Registration for the Star Wars Half Marathon at Disneyland Opens Today!
Do you want to run the Star Wars Half Marathon? Get thee to your computer at noon EDT on June 10; this one is going to sell out FAST!
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The mino™: “Don’t Outrun Your Shoes”
The mino™ running shoe timer is perfect for avid runners who wear out several pair of running shoes per year. Pick one up with your next pair of runners!
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Product Review: PEAR Sports Smart Training System for Android and iOS
The PEAR Mobile Training Intelligence System is the first app/accessory system I’ve tried that does more than simply regurgitate a heart rate, location, or pace: it will collect, record, and customize workout data.
Continue ReadingBlack Friday Alternatives: Other Ways to Spend Your Day
If shopping isn’t your thing, we’ve got a few alternatives for how to spend your Black Friday weekend.
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Run for the Water 2013: A Unique Race Experience and Interview with the Race Director
GeekMom Patricia took part in Austin’s Global Run for the Water from the comfort of her Colorado Springs neighborhood, using the fitness app MapMyFitness to collect run times from all over the world.
Continue Reading2013 Global Run for the Water: Who's in With Me?
This Sunday, fitness fans have the chance to virtually take part in a brilliant fundraiser opportunity. The annual Run for Water in Austin, Texas has provided funds to help provide clean water for tens of thousands of Burundians.
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The MapMyFitness Team Declares: “Boston, We’re With You”
Loved this run someone did in San Francisco on April 16th, spelling out the word “Boston” with his footsteps. You can view the details of this route through the MapMyFitness map editor. The staff at MapMyFitness wrote a lovely tribute to the Boston Marathon tragedy on their company blog today. Click through below to read more.
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Disney Princess Half Marathon: Geeking Up the Spectator Experience
This past weekend I ran my second Disney Princess Half Marathon at Walt Disney World. I’ve written about the event before, from my costume to the race itself. I donned the Mrs. Incredible costume that I wore at this past Dragon*Con (most of which was conveniently made by Asics) and had a fun time.
Continue ReadingStill Time to Register for Run Free 2013
In case you missed the Kickstarter deadline, there’s still time to register for the Run Free 2013!
Continue ReadingThe Solar Eclipse Marathon … and Other Ways to Make Running More Interesting
What better way to endure a grueling 26.2 mile race than with the excitement of a total solar eclipse in the sky above? That’s what the city of Port Douglas in Queensland, Australia is planning with the first-ever Solar Eclipse Marathon. The next total solar eclipse will occur on 13-14 November 2012, with the event crossing the International Date Line such that those in Australia will see it on very early on the 14th, while those in Chile will see a partial eclipse near sunset on the 13th. There is a very narrow strip on the planet that will be under a total eclipse. Of that very narrow strip, only a very small percentage will be on land, including Port Douglas.
Continue ReadingGeekDad Puzzle of the Week: Bolder Boulder
Here’s a proud dad moment: my six-year-old, Leif, just walked or ran every step of the 10k Bolder Boulder race. Sure we had to hustle a couple hundred yards to get ahead of the cutoff van, and ended up finishing …
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This Week With the GeekMoms
Catch up with the GeekMom writers and their off-blog activities!
Continue ReadingTrack Your Workout, Eating, and Sleep Stats With BodyMedia
While I’m working out at the gym, I keep track of my routine by writing down the name of the exercise followed by the reps and the weight (in pounds). Each set is written down like this: Squat 10/45 10/135 …
Continue ReadingReal Life Leveling Via Fitocracy: Update
Back in October, I wrote up a post about the Fitocracy.com beta tool that allows users to sign up, track their workout and exercise routines, and compete against other members all while leveling up, grabbing achievements, and performing quests. Well, …
Continue ReadingMore Minimalist Running With Skele-Toes Amp Barefoot Shoes
Part of the joy of being a GeekDad is finding things that both you and your kids can enjoy doing together. For my youngest and I, that common joy is running. We’ve run a few 5K races together over the …
Continue ReadingRun, Zombies, Run!
You know you should be getting more exercise, but you just can’t motivate yourself to run. Well, thankfully there are some zombies who are happy to help you out. The Zombie Apocalypse Run will be held the Saturday before Halloween …
Continue ReadingAre High-Tech Prosthetics an Unfair Advantage?
Seven years ago I chose to have my leg amputated because I was confident that the technology in prosthetics could give me a much better shot at an active life than my deformed foot ever could. Now that I’ve entered …
Continue ReadingHeadphones for All Head (and Ear) Sizes
I have an odd-shaped head and funny-shaped ears. This doesn’t usually cause me too many problems in the technology sphere, apart from headphones of course. Being a runner, I’m always on the lookout for in-ear headphones I can use when …
Continue ReadingSometimes Giving Kids the Run-Around Is a Good Thing (GeekDad Weekly Rewind)
An elementary school in Maryland that was encountering discipline problems with the students recently came up with a solution that “ran circles” around their expectations. In recent years, the staff at Orchard Grove Elementary School in Frederick, Maryland, noted a …
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