SwiftWick does a Great Deed for the People of Japan-Donating 14,642 Pairs of Socks

Swiftwick one my favorite light compression sock and arm warmer companies did something wonderful for the people of Japan. They recently donated 14,462 pairs of high performance Vibe socks worth $150,000 to the people of Japan to help with the recovery. Press release is here. Knowing the day in day out comfort of Swiftwick socks in all conditions this gift will be much appreciated by the people

First Run with the Nike+SportsWatch GPS Heart Rate Monitor

My first run after the Boston Marathon and my first run adding the Polar Wearlink+ to the Nike+SportsWatch GPS. Expect for some hamstring pain and general tiredness felt pretty good. Out in Park City, Utah for work. Was joined by Nicole and Krystina who both ran Boston and live in Park City. We often run together when I am out there. Today's run from the Basin Recreation Center to Willow Creek

Update Review-Nike+SportsWatch GPS Runs Boston Marathon Far Better Than I Did

I ran the Boston Marathon Monday. After a fine first 10 miles, right on schedule and  feeling great I fell apart at 15 but finished, about an hour slower than my goal and qualifying time. Despite the time disappointment my first Boston in 25 years was an amazing experience. My race report is here and includes comments and lessons learned from the race. 


The Nike+SportsWatch GPS on the other

Boston Marathon 2011-Lessons Learned

My first Boston Marathon in 25 years and my 4th was an amazing experience. The crowds, the weather, the field, the support were orders of magnitude more spectacular than my last one back in 1986.  I had a great time and enjoyed every minute of it. This said my "performance" was an utter disaster: 4:40, 1:10 slower than my qualifying time! I struggled mightily starting after 15 or so miles. I

May 2011 Men's Journal Article about our Tour du Mont Blanc trek

The May 2011 Men's Journal Hike the Alps article about our 2010 Tour du Mont Blanc hits newsstands April 15. Our trek is part of a feature called "Real Guys, Epic Adventures".  Among the 9 other cool adventures; Motorcycle across Mongolia, Reach 20,000 feet in Nepal, Swim with Sharks, and Bike the Continental Divide. It was fun working with the crew at Men's Journal to put this together. They

Nike+SportWatch GPS Technical details from GPS Passion

Found this interesting article from GPS Passion dated 1/29/11. It is based on a discussion the author had with the TomTom product manager at the CES introduction of the Nike+SportWatch GPS. TomTom provides the GPS technology for the SportsWatch.

Some highlights:

"Powered by a SiRFstarIV GPS chip like Garmin's Forerunner 110/210 launched in April 2010. As a result a SiRFstarIII type level of

How Nike+SportWatch GPS calibrates its foot sensor automatically using GPS

The Nike+SportWatch has no manual calibration of the foot sensor as the Nike+Sportsband does. As I surmised in my first review here is how they do it.

From official response by  Nike on Nike Forums

"Thanks for asking about the calibration and how it works.

You're correct in noting that there isn't any manual calibration, as there is with other devices, where you actually tell your device, "I

First Review: Nike+SportWatch GPS

Update 4/20: Ran the Boston Marathon with the Nike+SportsWatch and it was 99.05% accurate, 26.45 miles vs. 26.1 miles. Excellent! See my post here for details including unofficial status from Nike on average pace on SportsWatch.

Update 4/23: Added the Polar Wearlink+ heart rate strap to my SportsWatch. Watch instantly acquired the sensor.  Despite a 2000 mile change in location from my last run

First Look Review: Nike+SportsWatch GPS

See also my more recent complete review:
Just received my Nike+SportsWatch GPS.  A very neat and not too crazy looking watch. Might even wear it every day! Rated at 40 days of use in non GPS mode as unlike the Garmin 205 the clock mode is separate from run mode. Kit includes a Nike+ foot sensor. You can add sensors such as the Polar Heart Rate Wearlink.



Numbers are very clearly visible on the

Saint George Marathon Utah Video-Spectacular Desert Scenery, Great Organization, Downhill Last Half

Done the St George Marathon twice. St George is a bit more than 2 hours north of Las Vegas near Zion National Park. I plan to run it in 2011. Registration for the lottery is April 1st-May1st.  My Boston Marathon qualifier for 2011 was at the 2009 St George Marathon. Incredibly well organized "local event" with all the attention and care of the big city marathons. Voted Best Organized Marathon in

Boston Marathon Training and Gear Update: 2 weeks to go

My final weeks of training before Boston have gone very well. Given the long cold winter speed work has been difficult here in New England. My friend and training advisor Fasteddie Knapp whose blog has featured great pre Boston advice put me on a sharpening regime the last 3 weeks.  10 miler marathon pace with first mile slow to simulate the start, day off, 5K@10K pace, day off, 10@ half marathon