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Review: Thermoworks ThermaPen

Great for grilling, less impressive for running, the ThermaPen by Thermoworks.

In my quest for an ultra-accurate thermometer for use in extreme conditions, I finally discovered the ThermaPen. With a range from -58F to 572F, it promised to endure long after I expired pathetically on the pavement, and it was advertised ...

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Review: Nike Hydration Belt

Looks great. But isn't. The Nike Hydration Belt fails runners in the most basic ways.

The Hydration Belt is a great concept. Four water bottles containing a total of 24oz of liquid; a padded belt; a decent pocket for keys or a cellphone; and reflective strips to keep you safe. . As I say, a ...

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Celebrating Death Valley Jack

Sir Jack Denness, 'Death Valley Jack' received an MBE for his extraordinary courage and commitment to raising money for charity.

Jen and I crewed for “Death Valley Jack” Denness at the Badwater Ultra in 2004. Jack was 68 years old at the time, and would go on to complete two more Badwaters, becoming the first septuagenarian – and possibly the ...

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