DIRTY ATHLETE

Nike recently released these woven style running shoes.  Supposedly great cushioning with, classic silhouette.  Not sure if we are digging the funky patterns though, maybe we would wear them to our Grandmothers quilting group.
Specs:
Polyurethane midsole with Tuned Air™ heel unit. Max-volume Air-Sole® unit in forefoot. Rubber outsole. Wt. 14.4 oz
Price-139.99
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Fitbit is a tiny new device that was released to monitor your daily health.  Wear it around all day and even when you sleep.  You will get feed back on how many calories your burned, If you got enough quality sleep, how many steps and miles you walked all day.
The Coolest thing is it is [...]

The Great Divide Race is self supported solo race that follow the Great Divide.  Think-Canada, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico.  This is one tough race asking over 20,000 feet of climbing out of you and possibly 24 days of riding endurance.
What-The Great Divide Race
When-Date not released for next year….think summertime July or Aug
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This guy is totally nuts, sometimes I wonder how much is real and if he actually receives any help or support from the crew.  But either way its worth a watch, you might just learn something you can unexpectedly use.
DVD description:
Learn life-saving survival skills in some of the toughest, most treacherous environments on the Earth [...]

THE MOST popular 24 hour mountain bike races is coming up in Moab UT.
This year marks the 14th year for the race and its going be sweet as ever!
Where-Moab Utah of course
When- Oct. 11 and 12th 2008
Why-If you ready to do this race, then you know why!
More info
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With summer coming to a close and winter creeping in, it is time to think about cross training and racing.  What is a better way than to participate in CYCLOCROSS; one of the best ways to stay active and competitive through the fall and and early winter.
The Chicago Cyclocross Cup has a great series and [...]