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Brick training: bike-to-run, a true bitness love story

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In the run-up to the London Triathlon, I had a miserable couple of weeks doing some really crappy work (teaching photography to a bunch of aggressive, violent teenagers) for which I was completely unprepared, getting stressed out, losing sleep,…
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Bodies in Motion Keep Personal Electronic Devices Charged

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For almost a quarter century, Kinetic watches have kept themselves wound by converting movement into energy. As of 2007, over eight million Kinetic watches have been sold and the notion of harvesting energy from movement is becoming even more…
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Brick training: swim-to-bike gear

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Brick training is a concept that is popular in triathlon circles where you combine two different disciplines in one continuous training session. It is a good way of working different muscle groups (e.g. going from a swim straight onto the bike)…
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Hidden iPhone feature and the new Nike + SportBand

On most runs I'm wearing a Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS watch with the heart rate receiver strapped around my chest, an armband with my iPhone and on my longer runs, a Fuel Belt around my waist. The hotter it gets and the longer into the running…
LiquidImage Diving MaskRead: 2 mins

Top 10 gadgets to hit the beach with

The sun has finally started to shine on the Northeast and people are once again flocking to the beach. Here's a top 10 list of gadgets worth checking out for planning and making your next trip to the beach. 1. Long or short board? Learn…
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LightLane: Virtual Bike Lane Improves Cyclist Visibility

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Motorists and cyclists are supposed to share the road and obey the same laws. All too often however, we see cyclists riding against a one way, blowing through red lights or failing to signal. Meanwhile motorists tailgate cyclists, open car doors…
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How gadget users can tread lightly on the environment

There is no denying our infatuation with gadgets is taking it's toll on the environment. By following the three R's (reduce, reuse, recycle) that have become synonymous with 'green' living, this article helps inform gadget enthusiasts what we…
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Metal Detecting Sandals by Hammacher Schlemmer

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In the Summer I usually surf before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. because the parking lot is open to non-residents. These are also prime time hours to find the treasure hunters, typically older folks with metal detectors strapped to their arms, large…
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Best Deals in Intertown

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In the past week I've had 4 people tell me how grateful they were that I turned them on to Steepandcheap.com. Steep and Cheap sells gear (I'd describe it as general outdoorsy gear) one item at a time until it’s either sold out or times-out,…
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Polar RS300X with GPS and Footpod – Worth it?

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Growing up, I was always a fan of The Hulk cartoons and TV show. My cousin Joe Harnell wrote the theme song for the TV show (song title: 'The Lonely Man') and was kind enough to send me an autographed picture of himself, as well as Bill Bixby…
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Top 10 Beaches According to ‘Dr Beach’

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Siesta Beach in Sarasota, Fla. Coopers Beach in Southampton, N.Y. (Long Island) Hanalei Bay in Kauai, Hawaii Coronado Beach in San Diego Hamoa Beach in Maui, Hawaii Main Beach in East Hampton, N.Y. (Long Island) Cape Hatteras in Outer…
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Bitness Green Week: Google.org PowerMeter Gadget

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However unintentional, this is shaping up to be 'Green Week' on Bitness. Google.org just released a list of partners (typically power companies) from all over the world, who will install 'smart meters' that interface with and provide data to…

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