Get in Gear: New Balance Waterproof Sneakers


Updated 04/08/08 7:17 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Get in Gear: New Balance Waterproof Sneakers

Now that the weather is warming up, I bet a lot of you are getting psyched to walk and run outside. The problem is most of the country is dealing with melting snow, so it's still pretty wet outside. It's no fun to run outside and get soggy feet, so if you're looking for a pair of waterproof sneaks, check out these from New Balance ($120). To hear more about them I think these are super cute, Read more

Get in Gear: The North Face Trail Running Shoes


Updated 07/31/07 8:56 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Get in Gear:  The North Face Trail Running Shoes

If you love to run in the woods, on trails, or through the summer rain, you are going to need a serious shoe to protect your feet and keep 'em dry. This is why I'm loving these Adrenaline Gore-Tex XCR Mid trail runners made by The North Face (a name I trust). They're extremely lightweight (the complete pair only weighs 1 lb 13 oz), and they're made of Gore-Tex XCR. This is the most durable, Read more

Winter Running Woe: Numb Toes


Updated 02/04/12 5:43 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Numb Toes and Winter Running

If you'd rather skip a run than hit the treadmill, then there's no doubt you're continuing with your outdoor runs even through this brisk and snowy Winter weather. That doesn't mean you're not dealing with some discomfort along the way. I've given you some tips on how to beat burning lungs, but if it's your feet that are bothering you, here are some ways to avoid numb toes. First, consider your Read more

What's Your Dunbar Number?


Updated 06/10/11 2:49 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

What Is the Dunbar Number?

Pop quiz: how many Facebook friends do you have right this second? OK, now question two: how many of them are actually friends or family members you're close to and interact with regularly? According to research performed in the '90s by anthropologist Robin Dunbar, that number should be somewhere around 150. Dunbar has studied groups from ancient hunter-gatherers to GORE-TEX wet-suit factories, Read more