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Review: Wright Sock for Running

The jazzily-named Wright Sock Ant-Blister Double-Layer Running Lo-Quarter Sock. It's still a sock. But perfect for heat running.

There are more varieties of the Wright Sock than I care to mention these days, so I’ll stick to the core product – the original WrightSock Anti-Blister Double Layer Running Lo-Quarter Sock. (Try saying that three times fast after five ...

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Review: BluBlocker Viper Sunglasses

BluBlocker Viper sunglasses are ideal for heat runners, as they dissipate light and stay glued to your head. Who knew QVC sold something good?

When you run in the heat, you usually run in the sun. Over the years I’ve owned a dozen different pairs of sunglasses, but for the last six or seven I haven’t deviated from my faithful BluBlockers. . Yep. BluBlockers. ...

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Review: Fuel Belt ‘Terminator’ 48oz Hydration System

Terminator 6 bottle 48oz Hydration System

Running in the heat is hard enough without having to carry your own water. But if you’re ever heading off the road and away from car support, that’s exactly what you’ll have to do. And since you will want to ...

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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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