Put some Zip in your step

 I have been taking the Zipfizz challenge and have taken a Zipfizz a day for over a week.  I must say that I love Zipfizz and it started before I decided to take the challenge, we buy Zipfizz from Sam's Club, I had never gone for more than a day or two in a row.  Part of the reason I had not done more than two days in a row is probably because when I but Zipfizz from Sam's I get a box of one flavor, Grape or Orange.  In taking the challenge, I received additional flavors to try including Pink Lemonade, Citrus, and Berry.  I really like Citrus and Berry, now that I have tried them, however I think Grape is still my favorite.

To start with Zipfizz comes in a tube with 11 grams of their drink-mix powder, which you add to water.  It is recommended that you use 16-20 oz, however I prefer to go a little more and I add it to at least 24 oz, I think it tastes better with more watered down.  This is a personal preference, I usually add more water to everything.

What makes this one different from energy type drinks is the high level of  B12, C and E, done with only 10 Calories and no sugar.  In addition to this it is low in sodium and high in Magnesium and Potassium, with no artificial colors or flavors.  Essentially it is the energy drink that is good for you!

When I take Zipfizz I can feel the energy I get, however it is not a rush I just have the ability to go longer or use it to recover after a long workout or run.  Because it is all natural I really like the way it tastes, each flavor tastes like it should.  I feel better when I take Zipfizz and notice at the end of the day when I have forgotten to take it.  I have taken Zipfizz at the end of the day to help when I feel really run down and it has not affected my ability to sleep, however I should not that I can drink a Coke before bed and it does not effect me.  I have used Monster or NOS to keep me awake when I have had to work late into the night slaying mosquitoes, however I feel edgy or jittery when I take them, my stomach usually reacts as well feeling acrid.  When I go out for a long run on Saturdays this is my recovery drink of choice, I supplement my Chocolate Milk.  More info on the comparison of Zipfizz

In the end, this is a product that I recommend you add to your daily regimen or include with your workout.  If you feel tired at the end of the day, taking a Zipfizz in the afternoon can give you the energy to finish strong!

OR Winter Market

The dust has settled and the OR Winter Market is over and now the real work begins as we test products we picked up and a few surprises we had not planned for.  The Ribzwear front pack was one of the items that was a pleasant surprise and we cannot wait to test this one out.  I believe the Ribz front pack will work while for my cycling adventures and keep the sweat off my back.
This is a look at just the pack and ready to jump into action.

The Pack

Another booth that I really liked was seeing Zipfizz at OR.  I have already used their product occasionally but I will now be running for a week taking the product everyday and write about how I feel.  I already know that these taste great.

If you have never heard of Zippfizz then now is the time to check them out.  I just add this to 24oz of water, although they recommend 16-20oz, I think it tastes good with more water.  Zippfizz gives you a daily supply of  B-12, like 41,000% of daily intake.  There is no sugar with 10 calories and 2 Carbs.  Zippfizz has 100mg of Caffeine from green tea and Guarana but ya don’t get the buzz.  There will be more to follow on Zippfizz as I continue with my week-long challenge.

While I was running around in the Ski/Snowboard area I saw a familiar name from my GJ days, that was Loki, who have awesome gear and it is great to be back into some of their smooth-ass gear.  So ready to test their new stuff!





I am beyond excited about the gear that was picked up at OR and the reviews that will follow in the coming months.

Incredisocks are incrredible

These socks are amazing, when you first put them on your feet you will notice how soft they are and then within a few seconds you will notice a little warmth being generated. This is the action of the bamboo and charcoal that produces negative ions. These ions interact with the ions in your body and help to increase circulation. I have tried these socks in comparison to other socks and so far these take it every time. It makes a big difference in how my ankle feels while running and after. About three weeks ago, I over-tightened by shoes and did nine miles. My foot was killing me after the run and I did the usual wrap and ice for days nursing it to the point that I could run again, however it still hurt in the morning and sometimes on my runs. After using these socks I do not feel pain while walking or running. Every now and then I might tweek it a little the wrong way and it hurts, but these socks have made all the difference. Did I mention that when you wear these socks it is like not wearing them? I put them on and compared to the other socks I wear they feel like I am wearing nothing, they are so comfortable. I have been able to wear these socks for more than one day which is a first except for camping, I could not believe how great they felt and that is when I went out and ran seven miles, after wearing them for two days and my feet felt great. The socks were not crusty like other socks I have worn for more than a day and I always change socks before running and after so this was a big change for me. The first pair I tired on was at the Outdoor Retailer expo and my feet were tired from walking and a little sore from a new pair of socks I picked up the day before. This does not mean there was a problem with the socks it was simply that I had been walking around for five hours and my feet hurt. Nick at the expo asked me to compare another sock I had just got that had a crazy thread count to compare to the Incredisocks, so I put one of each sock on. Within a minute my right foot was feeling good again and I could hardly tell I had a sock, I could not believe it so I went and walked around some more and they right foot still felt great and the left foot still hurt and I could definitely tell I had a sock on that foot. WOW! These socks are amazing! Everyone should go to incredisock.com and get a pair of those sock tell them Tom sent ya.