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Archive for 'October 2012'

New Thinking on a Long-Running Debate: Does a Single Best Running Style (and Shoe) Exist?

Gina Kolata, medical reporter for The Times, recently talked to a pair of biomechanics researchers and reports the following: Based on their studies, 1) there is no best way to run for longer distances and 2) shoes with lightweight cushioning may offer many runners the sweet spot they seek. We offer a link to the complete article. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on October 17, 2012 3:30 PM & Tagged barefoot running and running shoes | permalink | Comments



Survive the Zombie Outbreak (or Other Disasters) with Help from REI

Are you ready to survive a zombie apocalypse? It’s zombie season at REI, and we can help prepare you for frightening encounters with the horde via our zombie infographic and our in-store zombie preparedness classes. The good news is that our classes are not only a fun way to get ready for zombies, they are even more useful for other disasters such as earthquakes and major storms. ...

Posted by Steve T on October 17, 2012 8:30 AM & Tagged emergency preparedness, infographic and zombies | permalink | Comments



Would You Ride a Cardboard Bike? People May Soon Get Their Chance

Imagine a bicycle that a) weighs around 20 pounds, b) costs around $20 and c) includes no metal parts. It could soon be real, not imaginary. The Reuters news agency reports that an Israeli tinkerer/inventor/cyclist is a few months away from starting mass production on a bicycle made entirely from cardboard, from pedals to seat. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on October 16, 2012 11:30 AM & Tagged Cycling, Izhar Gafni, bicycle and cardboard bicycle | permalink | Comments



Muir Project Video Inspires 8-Year-Old Fan to Hike the John Muir Trail and Become a Reader

A little motivation can be a powerful thing. Consider the story of Zachary Robinson. The home-schooled 8-year-old boy from a cattle ranch outside of Merced, Calif., was a bright kid but one who was just not interested in reading—not at all. His parents were getting worried. Along came an unexpected spark: the video trailer for the upcoming Mile... Mile & a Half feature film from the group of multimedia artists known as The Muir Project. ...

Posted by Steve T on October 15, 2012 12:11 PM & Tagged John Muir Trail, The Muir Project and backpacking | permalink | Comments



Guidebook Getaway: Take a Nice Autumn Stroll in Woodlands Between Chicago and Milwaukee

Live near Chicago or Milwaukee? Got a hankering to find a nice spot to enjoy a quiet autumn day? Consider a trip to the bucolic regions on the southern edge of Wisconsin for an easy walk in a lovely natural setting—the latest Guidebook Getaway offering (with a free, complete guidebook description) in The REI Blog. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on October 12, 2012 1:30 PM & Tagged Chicago, Guidebook Getaways, Hiking, Hiking with kids and Milwaukee | permalink | Comments