arthur martineau

I haven't worn a pair of boots in more years than I'll admit here, ok 25 years. I know things have changed a lot since the stiff boots I used to wear as a kid, but these boots are awesome. The cushioning is almost as good as my running shoes. In fact, I just ran about 2 miles in them in a freezing windstorm while cheering on my teammates.

These are tuff boots and they last a long time. BUT after 10 or 20 miles they tend to fall off.

I found that running in snow is not a good use for these. They fill up with snow quickly there in the NW. I'm now using screws in the bottom of my shoes cheaper and better.

This hat works great not too hot like the thicker ones.

I love that there are 3 sizes to choose from, so depending on your choice of bottle or bladder and how far you are going there's a nuun product just for you.

I first tried Nuun because I forgot to pack what I usually use. I was surprised at how well it worked without any calories. Now I use it all the time.

I love the small nuun but this bigger ones are perfect for use in my bladder. I like the Ginger.

Sometimes just a bite is better, especially on the run.

This vest is great for the hottest days of summer and you don't want to carry a heavy sweaty pack.

If you are going to carry a bottle on your hip do it sideways. There's less bounce and stress around your waist.

A bottle is a bottle right. Yeah, but the holder doesn't slip off this one like other designs. That's great for when you have two in one hand and a gel in the other.

The taste isn't as good as some others and you have to get the mixture just right.

After 70 or so miles of running these are the only thing I can get down. They are extra smooth and not as thick as other gels. Bottom line anything is better than being bent over tossing your cookies on the side of the trail. The package is way too wide and can cut the sides of your mouth.

I've downed more gallons of this stuff than I can count. In races, half my calories come from it. It can be mixed extra strong or extra week. I've even mixed it 1/2 and 1/2 with nuun. I couldn't run without it.