Women runners will love the new Loose Fit Capris. The length of these bright colored capris is perfect to prevent stepping on them as you run, and they’re made from polyester with a touch of Lycra for a comfortable, cute fit. For men and women, the new Active Run Pants are made from soft polyester and include strategically placed mesh panels, ankle zippers, an ergonomic fit and reflective details on the front and back. They’re great for running and gym workouts. Capris $59.99, Pants $69.99 www.craft-usa.com
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Jenny Willden
Jenny Willden is the Managing Editor of Outdoor Sports Guide and a self-proclaimed gear and grammar nut. She's a member of the North American Travel Journalists Association and the Adventure Travel Trade Association. A lover of adventure and travel, she's happiest when riding horses or snowboarding in Utah’s mountains. Follow Jenny’s exploits on Twitter @jennywillden or Instagram @jlwillden.
Craft’s new soft, comfortable running shorts are so lightweight that you can barely tell you’re wearing them, and with ergonomic cuts for men and women, it’s easy to find the right fit. The shorts feature windproof, mesh fabric that breathes and regulates body temperature, an inner brief that wicks away sweat and reflective details for safety. $44.99 www.craft-usa.com
Available for men and women, the new Performance Jacket is an ideal running companion. This fitted, lightweight jacket won’t weigh you down as you run and it’s made from tightly woven micro polyester fabric that makes it windproof, but also breathable and moisture wicking. Features include ventilation panels at key sweat zones to regulate body temperature, reflective details and an MP3 pocket on the sleeve. $119.99 www.craft-usa.com
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The Switchback 1 is one of three bike and helmet mountable lights made by Princeton Tec. It’s designed to be the smallest and most powerful LED secondary helmet light on the market and is powered by rapidly charging lithium batteries. Switchback 1 offers up to 10 hours of burn time (4.5 hours on high setting) in a lightweight, compact format that’s both durable and water resistant. It’s narrow beam is great for seeing great distances, but won’t completely light you’re way on dark trails. So use it as an emergency light, or on your helmet in addition to a bar-mounted…
Endorphin and Stealth Glasses For affordable sunglasses that are ideal for biking and running, try the Endorphin and Stealth styles from Ryders Eyewear’s Adrenaline Collection. These glasses feature high-performance optically-correct, shatterproof, polycarbonate lenses with 100% UV, protection. Both feature anti-slip nose pads and temple tips that get more tacky as you sweat so they stay put while you run, and the pads on Stealth glasses are adjustable. Try Endorphin glasses for small to medium-sized faces and Stealth for medium to large-sized faces. Endorphin $39.99, Stealth $44.99 ryderseyewear.com
Do you like getting your caffeine from coffee? Just stick to the coffee. According to the Nutrition Action newsletter, a Starbucks Venti (20 ounce) Caffè Mocha with whole milk and whipped cream is loaded with 450 calories and 13 grams of saturated fat. Instead, order a tall (12 ounce) with nonfat milk and no whipped cream. That brings you down to 170 calories and no saturated fat.
In her new book, Truly Cultured: Rejuvenating Taste, Health and Community with Naturally Fermented Foods, author, chef and holistic health expert Nancy Lee Bentley explains why bacteria never looked so good.
Is the old dog’s bag of tricks getting smaller? Try Vigorate.