From the category archives:

Gear

Keeping earbuds locked when you run

April 20, 2010
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Silly question:
Ever have a problem with earbuds falling out while you run?
Met up with local runners last week at the Cherry Blossom Festival in Newark. One fellow mentioned his quest for the perfect headphones – because of the annoyance of earbuds dropping out.
I’ve been vexed by the same indignation. One moment, your legs are effortlessly [...]

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How to iPhone in the snow

February 26, 2010
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Another blizzard is slamming into NJ today. We already have piles of snow on the ground and it isn’t expected to stop until tomorrow night. Meanwhile, I’m hoping to get out for a run with my iPhone.
One little problem with using an iPhone in the snow. You can’t operate the screen while wearing gloves or [...]

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Workout gear – Body Glide

February 14, 2010
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Doctors are amazingly devoted to healing their patients. They just can’t know everything about everyone – particularly oddjobs who like to run. So doctors think about what works for most patients. Mainly, this works fine. Just remember you’re a little different from most people.
Always pay close attention to your body (except when it tells you [...]

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Workout gear – Ziploc bag

January 27, 2010
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The Ziploc snack bag must be the cheapest running gear ever. It keeps your iPhone safe from the weather and doesn’t block iPhone-finger contact. Not just for crack dealers and homemakers any more.

Get snack bag size – larger bags don’t seem to be more effective
Place your iPhone inside with the headcord outlet on the [...]

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Workout gear – Yaktrax

January 26, 2010
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Updated below after Yaktrax broke
It’s unseasonably warm here in New Jersey, but the app developer reports it is -40 degrees outside in Siberia. Sounds like a Jack London novel. I’ve asked Alex not to test the app outside – I prefer him coding with his fingers than his nose.
Running in the cold is a [...]

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