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Comment on SCAR attempt #2 is a success! by “Half SCAR Plus” « 2sparrows

“Half SCAR Plus” « 2sparrows — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:50:52 +0000

[...] snow, rain, wind, etc. You can read Charlie’s account of their second, successful attempt here. I didn’t really think I’d ever attempt it at the time, but then the idea began to grow [...]

Comment on Running Shoe Snake Oil by Philip

Philip — Fri, 28 May 2010 20:41:22 +0000

Thanks for the information! If you stick with it long enough, you will eventually find something.
I notice I really have to pay attention “how” I run. If I just run normally, naturally, it is not proper or efficient.
What are you doing for hydration?

I have been drinking up to 100 oz. per day for 15 years. I notice lately it just does not hydrate me properly. Recently, I started drinking a 100% pure artesian spring water. It is alkaline and hydrates at a cellular level. It increases my performance. When I run, I can run faster, farther. My muscles feel good and my joints don’t bother me either.
Do you know anyone that has experienced something like that?

Comment on Did Columbia ruin the Montrail Hardrock? by scottie

scottie — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:06:28 +0000

Ok, so I just picked up a pair of 07′ hardrocks on ebay today(April 15/2010), and wanted to let you all know that there are still a few sizes left. Notice that the 07′s are 104.00 dollars and the 08′s are 49 dollars. I cant wait to get these shoes out on my local wet Canadian mountains and trails. An avid runner and hiker that loves a great product. Scottie, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

Comment on Petzl Myo XP headlamp mod by Petzl Myo XP headlamp mod | On Point Foundation

Petzl Myo XP headlamp mod | On Point Foundation — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:39:56 +0000

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Comment on Petzl Myo XP headlamp mod by Arlen

Arlen — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:37:28 +0000

Shane said I would like you, but this is ridiculous. Fixing your light!! Nice job, I am going to steel you posts and put them on our site under your name.

Comment on The blog is back by Arlen

Arlen — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:46:09 +0000

Nice, site, when did this happen.

I look forward to seeing you next week as you kick butt in the Efix. I will be following you and taking photos and videos for you to use on your site.

Get some sleep as you will not next weekend.

Comment on The blog is back by Sean

Sean — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:21:44 +0000

The blog is back, and you are on twitter! What about facebook? :-)

I look forward to hearing about your shoe surgeries. After Uhwarrie I made my 1st huaraches which are very fun, but I think I bruised my ball of foot running too fast in them. That 1st run I was hitting 7 minute miles flying down the trails because it was so fun.

The past month while the BOF had not gotten worse, it hadn’t gotten any better. And then today after 2 miles barefoot yesterday, I feel it a little more, so I am going to give it some rest (as well as ice!)

Comment on Did Columbia ruin the Montrail Hardrock? by charlie

charlie — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:05:32 +0000

I’ve heard that as well about the last. However, there were other serious problems with the construction and durability. The tread of my “Columbia” pair starting falling off after less than 200 miles. I couldn’t even use them for yard work and threw them in the trash. And did the Asia factory also withhold the heel counter? Even if they did, that should’ve been easier to duplicate.

I have a friend that swears by the XA Pro’s, but I personally never liked the lacing system that much, because it was impossible vary the tension of the lacing. I like to keep the laces tighter up top to lock the heel in place, but keep them looser near the forefoot. You just can’t do that with the Salomon lacing system. Others may not find it to be an issue though.

Comment on Did Columbia ruin the Montrail Hardrock? by Entreprunner

Entreprunner — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:37:57 +0000

Charlie,
From what I know the reason of this change is that for some reason the Montrail ex-factory in Asia refused to hand over the Hardrock last to Columbia, which had to create a new one and obviously not as good…

Even though you have now adopted a minimalist approach of trail running, to me the best option for replacing the Hardrock is the XA Pro (Salomon) since they’re also bulletproof and the outsole is stiff enough to protect against tehcnical and rocky terrain.

Hope that helps to clarify this change.
MG

Comment on Did Columbia ruin the Montrail Hardrock? by Roger

Roger — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:05:00 +0000

Very interesting thread. I just came upon it and it has shed some light for me. I bought a pair of 08 Hardrocks from a retailer for $50 because it seemed like a good deal, and my wife had been using hardrocks for awhile and has had great luck with them. I now know why they were blowing them out at such a low price. I started using them this past Spring training on the Barr Trail for the Pikes Peak races and got a nasty blister on my right heel the first time I wore them. It was a bit alarming, but I figured it was just the first time out. Nope. I wore them a second time, and same thing happened again. Needless to say that was the last time I ran in them. I purchased a pair of Merrell ST Stature trail running shoes and they’ve been great.