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Product review: Mission Skincare

Posted on 07/27/2011 by Mark C.

The dailymile lab is a group of dailymilers from the team who work with sponsors to test drive products. Check out gear reviews. If you have a product you’d like us to review, email our sponsorship team. Recently, several members of the dailymile team had the opportunity to test out some Mission Skincare products formulated to meet the needs of athletes. Mission Skincare was co-founded by a number of world-class athletes with the dual mission “To deliver world-class innovations that … Continue reading →

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Gear review: Bikila LS Vibram 5 Fingers

Posted on 07/25/2011 by Logan H.

The dailymile lab is a group of dailymilers from the team who work with sponsors to test drive products. Check out gear reviews. If you have a product you’d like us to review, email our sponsorship team. Right out of the box I have to say that the Bikila LS is the easiest Vibram 5 Fingers model I have ever slipped on my feet. The chief complaint I have heard has been trying to stuff toes into the individual pockets. … Continue reading →

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Gear Review: Yurbuds Ironman Series

Posted on 07/20/2011 by Kathy S.

Today we have two reviews of the Ironman Series Yurbuds. I’ve been there before, and I know a lot of you have also: on your run when one (or both) of your headphones conks out on you. It usually happens about 3-6 months into their lifespan. It’s for this reason that I continually buy cheap headphones. I know that buying the cheap brands doesn’t make much sense logically because quality is an assumed compromise, but I’ve struggled with expensive brands … Continue reading →

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NordicTrack 1750 Treadmill Review

Posted on 03/30/2011 by Thomas N.

The dailymile lab is a group of dailymilers from the team who work with sponsors to test drive products. Check out gear reviews. If you are a manufacturer, or have a product you’d like us to review, email our sponsorship team. *Disclosure: these products were media samples provided free of charge by the manufacturer. Recently, four dailymile team members were provided NordicTrack 1750 treadmills to try out.  The 1750 treadmill features include: QuadFlex™ Cushioning SpaceSaver® Design with EasyLift™ Assist CardioGrip™ … Continue reading →

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gear review: Road ID

Posted on 03/14/2011 by Kathy S

Staying safe on the road or the trail is just as important as getting out there and running. Whether you’re running through a city at night, or on a trail by yourself, it’s important to take safety precautions like, no music, watch for traffic, run with a friend, tell someone your course and when you’ll be home, etc. But taking safety the extra mile can give runners a lot of peace of mind. That’s why having tools like Road ID … Continue reading →

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We eat GU: GU Roctane and GU Chomps review

Posted on 03/07/2011 by Kathy S

Eating calories on a long run is a no-brainer. So as endurance athletes, we’re constantly trying out new types of fuel during our training runs so that we know what works when it comes time to run a marathon or beyond. When it comes down to it, GU is goo. While they all seem to boast roughly the same amount of calories, and some have caffeine (some don’t), the flavor is what helps keep the GU from coming back up … Continue reading →

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Running shoe review: Saucony Fastwitch 4 vs. Brooks ST 5

Posted on 02/02/2011 by Thomas N.

Off the bat I have to admit, I am not a white running shoe kinda guy.  I like color.  Both of the Saucony Fastwitch 4 and the Brooks ST 5 shoes are for people that like color on their feet.  Saucony has played with color and put out some fun shoes and great designs.  My shoe pick of 2010 the Saucony Kinvara comes in some great color choices including fluorescent lime green and their brand color ViziPro, a fluorescent orange.  … Continue reading →

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Razzyroo headband review

Posted on 01/12/2011 by Kathy S.

This week we have a gear test for the ladies (and style-ey guys who have long hair out there). Razzyroo headbands are for the “Sassy Sporty Gal.” They’re headbands made to keep your hair back and not slip off your head while you’re running a race. They’re pretty stylish too! Kristin K., Krista L., Haley C. and I got a chance to test them out. Here’s a little about our gear testers: Kristin K. is from Madison, Wisconsin. She’s a runner … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon to a Store Near You: Preview of New 2011 Minimalist and Barefoot Style Running Shoes

Posted on 01/10/2011 by Peter L.

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Taking Smartwool for a run: Gear review

Posted on 12/13/2010 by Thomas N.

Over the past two weeks, a group of dailymilers on has had the opportunity to test out Smartwool’s new running products, their arm warmers and compression socks. Reviewers: Thomas N., Peter L., Kathy S., Michelle J., Steve S., Ally S., Samantha G., Heather G., and Caleb M. Since there were seven of us reviewing the products, we decided to break things down and rank different aspects that we’re interested in as runners. We focused on fit, compression, value, style, warmth, … Continue reading →

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