Wanna smell like me??

Ok! I am not sure you would really want to do that but you can smell like an Ironman. Sort of.

A new Ironman branded product will hit the market in May 2009. Drum roll ...................

An Ironman men's fragrance.

Maybe they are trying to send a message to us Ironman athletes? I wonder if they will have it available in the change tents so we can spritz up a bit before heading off on the bike or run. And maybe a refresher for when we cross the finish line?

http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/finefragrance/30267989.html?page=1


By the by, the Muskoka 70.3 race will air on TSN this Saturday December 6 at 3pm (EST).

Then the following week, the Ford Ironman World Championship wil air on NBC on Saturday December 13, from 2:30 - 4 PM (EST).

I'm still working on my compression socks article.
Til next time. Thanks for reading.
RH

An Awesome Deal from Rudy Project

Rudy Project has the best sunglasses on the market and now is the perfect time to get a pair or two. With this new promotion, you buy a pair of eyewear and you get a ton of stuff with it (worth $290). Bike helmet, extra lense, t-shirt, bag, and hat.

Check it out:

http://www.e-rudy.com/rudy-project-gear-kit-details.php?s=scoop

A great Cyclocross article

Michael Barry (Canadian Pro Cyclist) wrote this great piece for the New York Times. I can thank some guy by the name of Lance Armstrong for directing me to it.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/13/sports/othersports/13cycling.html?_r=1&ref=othersports

Enjoy.

RH

Mizuno shoes environmentally friendly

Mizuno already makes kick butt shoes but now they are stepping up even further but utilizing materials that are better for the environment. Yet another reason to wear Mizuno.





Norcross, GA (June 16, 2008) - Mizuno, a leader in running footwear and apparel technology, has announced the use of a new thermoplastic elastomer range for the Wave® Technology plates in four models of high performance running shoes set to debut in 2009. This new thermoplastic elastomer range named Pebax® Rnew (1), is made from renewable resources, castor oil, and contributes to global warming reduction.



In 1991, Mizuno Corporation, Mizuno USA’s parent company, established CREW 21, an acronym for Conversation of Resources & Environment Wave towards the 21st Century. Mizuno Corporation’s environmental program incorporates the idea that everybody needs to be responsible for the spaceship called “Earth” that we live on. Mizuno USA has taken this environmental responsibility seriously through recycling programs as well as various other programs to help protect the environment.



For example, all Mizuno footwear boxes are made from 100% recycled paper, and through the Clean Air Campaign, Mizuno USA employees help improve the air quality of the Metro Atlanta area, home of Mizuno USA’s headquarters, through car-pooling to work, and Mizuno USA employees participate in community clean up and beautification projects.



“Mizuno consistently takes initiative to protect the environment,” said Mizuno USA’s Director of Marketing of Athletic Footwear, Rod Foley. “By being the first in Athletic Footwear industry to use Pebax® Rnew, we continue to exemplify our commitment to managing the limited resources that the Earth provides.”



The Pebax® Rnew will be utilized in both men’s and women’s models of the Mizuno Wave Rider 12, Wave Inspire 5, Wave Creation 10, and Wave Nirvana 5. The Wave Rider 12 will be available December 5th, 2008, while the other 3 models will be available for purchase beginning January 5th, 2009.

14 Year Old Finishes an "Ironman"

Yes, you read correctly.
He did the race in 13 hrs 41 minutes (he did the race last year in 15:27).

I actually raced side by side with his father during the Ironman run in Lake Placid. I got a great history lesson of Lake Placid during the run. Their family has quite a legacy down there (a figure skating rink named after them, etc.).

Quite an incredible story. I am not sure I'd let me kid do such a race at that age but if they are physically and mentally ready why not I suppose???

Check out the whole story here:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/11/09/ST2008110902085.html?sid=ST2008110902085&s_pos=top

Great post on cheating

I was going to chime in on this topic after some great debate on various forums this week.

I found this great post (he makes quite a few of them on his site --- I agree with him big time on S-bend issue) so please check it out. I am still too busy to post something detailed on my own at this point.

http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/editorials/0000132.shtml

Enjoy.

Congrats to Obama!

Gas Price to drop 5.7 cents at midnight

I've been slacking with my posts here lately but that is what happens when life gets in the way.
Congrats to BL, AG, and KS on their performances at the Angus Glen Half Marathon and 10 km yesterday. And a wicked showing by all my fellow Team Running Free members out there too.

Here is a bit of a PSA for you so you can save some $$$.

According to AM 640 news, Liberal MP Dan McTeague says gas prices will drop 5.7 cents at midnight, down to 85.1 cents per litre. This is the lowest price at the pump since 2005.

Save your filling up for tomorrow.

Til next time.
RH