Getting on the Wall with the new Suunto Spartan Ultra !
To challenge a GPS antenna, you don't have to do much ! You just have to make sure that a big chunk of the air basically is blocked by a thick, obstructive and non-hollow material. Example: rock walls,...
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Suunto Spartan Ultra Battery Life
Long story short, I tried another long ultra and I again failed. No regrets here, it is part of the learning curve. I sorted out one big problem, felt into another one. This is a sport where we gotto...
View ArticleSuunto Movescount Training Plan Update
Suunto came out with a new update to the www.movescount.com website to have users build their own training plans. This is great as it was existing in Garmin Connect for a very long time, but finally a...
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Suunto Spartan Ultra - 1.1.30 update + Full Release Notes
The Spartan just got better and it will be even smarter at the end of September !!! Here you got the new feautres:A long and boring update procedure videoRelease Notes This document describes content...
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Kalenji Kiptrail Race 3 review
INTROI purchased the Kiprace Trail 3 about 2 months ago for training purposes. I am a quiet efficient runner and like low profile shoes. For instance my forever favorite for years now is the X-Talon...
View ArticleA more productive human
Regardless, you are getting chased by a lion, training 30 hours a week or working your backside off for hard earned cash or carrer purposes, it is stress. Your body recognises this as stress, no matter...
View ArticleWhat have I learnt from my last ultra ?
I did not complete this challenge this 2nd time either. I went further than last year, but did not finish as I wanted. Unfortunately some serious headache came across, with ear problems. I might have...
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Suunto Spartan Ultra vs Garmin Fenix 3 Altimeter
For navigation, orientation, proper map use and hiking and trail-running in general, calculating current altitude, elevation gain and elevation loss is as important as distance. For sport purposes,...
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Last week's journal - September 12 - 18
New article series are coming, what I will publish every single Monday, about happenings in life, new upcoming reviews and training of course. This will be a great opportunity to get in some regularity...
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BBB SCOPE 1500 MTB bike light review
Full video review soon.I have been riding through the night for at least 10 years, constantly. Nature of my work. In Dublin I was working in the Fitness industry, as a lifeguard, swimming instructor,...
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Running Form Importance - LumoRun Lead up
Do you know Jeo Friel ? One of the smartest endurance coaches out there ever ? Why is that ? Cause he never stopped educating himself and he never stopped training and competing. He understands age...
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BBB Sniper BLS-110 bike light review
Installed with a normal allen key. It has 2 different bracket inserts for different thickness handle bars. This is the second light I have been testing out this week. Actually I have used them...
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Last Week's Journal - 19 to 25 September
Restarted running with the Lumo run sensor every single day. I am testing it rigorously not just by having a fun user experience and learning how to run, but by comparing the stats of other devices...
View ArticleBottled Water - Myth
Another blindfolding, attention altering report about bottled water in the TV. I feel like it is very misleading. First of all, drinkable water doesn't mean drinking water. What doesn't make you sick,...
View ArticleSuunto Spartan 1.2.0 firmware update
Not yet, but getting there. Suunto just came out with a new update to solve problems and add to the already not bad functions. Customer update on Wednesday 28.9.2016 Suunto Movescount update release 51...
View ArticleHow supermarket opening hours influence our food choices ?
Fresh food outdoor marketI remember back in he old days, living at home with my mother as a 10 year old, when went to school at the morning, even if it was for a pre-class sport activity 6:15am, the...
View ArticleTrain Right Principles - Trail running
I have been following athlete's carriers, coaches and read at least 50 articles a day and tons of books on training, not just running, but all sport training, for at least a decade. In addition to this...
View ArticleStrength training for endurance athletes
Do you strength train ? Do you jump ? Do you crawl ? Can you ? This was the question I was asking my self when running on the trail when encountered an obstacle. It was a trail-gator of about 2 meters...
View ArticleAncestral vs. Vegan Controversy
https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/2016/10/how-to-eat-more-vegetables/Dr. Tom Cowan - How (& Why) To Eat More Vegetables I just listened to this podcast yesterday and as BGfitness podcast goes, it...
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Lumo Run In-Depth Review
Working on running form is the best way to improve running economy, reduce injury risk, increase health and to strengthen the body. When you run with a perfect technique while on flat, downhill,...
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High Fat Virus
I’ve found adding oils & fats such as fish oil, avocado, nut butter & flaxseed, into my diet, have greatly reduced inflammation & soreness.— Dave Scott (@DaveScott6x) October 17,...
View ArticlePolar M600 Sporty overview
I actually read many reviews on the internet about this Polar M600 android wear watch, and I found all of them very positive and promissing. However I don't think it was used and tested by real...
View ArticleAre you addicted to exercise or just very passionate ?
This question is the actual difference between trail running and all other sports. Cause riding your road bike, day in day out in the rain for weeks on end, is not a freckin’ pleasure. I am out every...
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Roc d'Azur 2016
This years Roc wasn't that different than last years one. For me mountain biking is hitting a plateau and inventions are coming out very slowly. I mean real inventions. There are a lot of brands, an...
View ArticleThe BLOG is done !
My Blog got more and more views over the last 5-6 years starting from 1 to 2 daily visiteurs up to 30000 a month. It helped me developing my writing, editing skills on english as being a non native...
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