Retul Bike Fit. Hmmm???

Now that my buddy Ian Maclean has the Retul Bike Fitting system, I am seriously considering doing a re-fit. Due to my injury and subsequent recovery, my postition may need some tinkering with. Check out a Retul demo with uberbiker - Normann Stadler (2x Ironman World Champion).

You can check out Ian at www.imfit.ca or www.youniquecycles.ca.

Merry Christmas!

Let me begin by wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!!!

Life has been hectic lately so sorry for the infrequent posts. I would get the urge to post and then something would come up.

Here are a few quickie items I wanted to mention (if you didn't know already). You can always google some of these items yourself to get more details.

- Lance Armstrong is having a baby with his new girlfriend.

- Chrissie Wellington has switched coaches again (now its Simon Lessing).

- I strongly recommend Sugoi R & R Compression Knee High socks (from Running Free). I will post a compression sock article/review soon.

- Fallout 3 is an awesome game for the PS3 or XBOX 360.

- Get an HD box so you can enjoy HD Channels. Discovery Channel in HD is incredible.

- You must see Discovery Channels Miracle Bodies: Michael Phelps. They show and explain why he is so fast in the water and superior to everyone else. Quite wicked! Especially in HD.

- TMN (The Movie Network) on Demand kicks butt. My trainer rides are so much easier because of this service. Lots of great TV series and movies.

- Lets go Raptors! You better pick it up in 2009. Leafs???

That's all for now.
Merry Christmas and enjoy all that Boxing Day shopping.

RH

Get yourself a pair!

Since August I've been experimenting with compression socks (not run specific) to help speed my recovery from the Achilles tendon rupture (ATR). For the most part, the only place to get them was from the USA, and they were expensive.

Recently, my favourite store, Running Free, got some run specific socks in stock and at a reasonable price ($30 vs $50 us +). I gave them a try and loved them. I have done every run in them since getting them on December 12. Provided that there are any left, I suggest you rush over to the store to get a pair or two for yourself or for that favourite athlete in your life.

They are the Sugoi R & R Knee High. They provide support, and while the compression is not super high, it feels more comfortable than those that do have more.

http://www.runningfree.com/detail.aspx?ID=13243

Spend a few bucks more ($50) and use code 11296 to save $5.

I've been working on an in depth compression sock review since the summer and that will be posted soon.

Til next time, thanks for reading.
RH

Running Free Newmarket Grand Opening & IM Hawaii

The Grand Opening of Running Free Newmarket is set for this Saturday, December 13th – 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.

All day this Saturday, industry representatives will be on hand to show off the latest footwear, clothing, and equipment. We’ll have lots of special offers and give-aways just in time for some great holiday savings.

Some of the familiar Running Free faces on hand on Saturday will include Henrietta Hopkins, George from the Jungle, John Posca, Nick Capra, John Yip, Glenis McLaren, Ken and Carol Dee, Janis Jarvis, Janet Bell Crawford, and others.

Industry Representatives on hand on Saturday will include – Canada’s 1st marathon Olympian and current record holder Silvia Ruegger from Brooks, Darren Goodrich from New Balance, Ellen Oatmeyer from Sugoi, Andrew King from Saucony, Arnold Tse from Mizuno, and Didier Chung from Asics.

The new store is on 201 Main street South, the directions can be found here: http://www.runningfree.com/location.aspx#newmarket

I plan to check out the new store, and then head home to watch the Ironman Hawaii broadcast on NBC from 2:30 - 4 pm.

If you plan on doing some shopping, make sure to make use of my discount code: 11296.

Til next time
RH