Move over Nike+ Runstar is here. Runstar takes a different approach to tracking your runs by plotting your GPS location over time. When you’re done with your workout you can even see your results plotted on the map. Runstar also allows your to set goals, track your times, track your speed and even track your elevation. The UI looks to be borrowed from the iPhone and we have no gripes with that, it looks great. The best part of Runstar? it’s completely free.
OK… Seriously. This is MAN food. KFC decided that bread is no longer a prerequisite for a sandwich. Introducing the Double Down. Instead of bread, you get two pieces of chicken, cheese, bacon and some sort of sauce. The only way to be more manly than this sandwich is to buy a Big Mac and a Fish Filet and stick it in the center. In all honesty though it isn’t as bad as we figured. It’s only 540 calories and 32g of fat. Or if you want to be a health nut, you can get it grilled and it will only be 460 calories and 23g of fat. Either way, in our opinion it’s totally worth it. </sarcasm>
The only part of the 9-5 that you can truly enjoy alone is that time spent on the can. We think it’s safe to say that the majority of the population plays with their phone or reads something while they’re on the can. We know we do. We found something that suits this daily event called “The Toilet Paper.” These guys provide you with “provocative, intelligent and reliably good content; stuff for the thinking man in everyone.”
“Two-plied with wit and quilted with cool, The Toilet Paper is a free email that mixes current events into a water-cooler-ready shot of knowledge. Busting out astounding facts, stats and all-around kick ass info, in just two minutes, you’ll be down with what’s up. Roll with us and get smart.” Do yourself a favor and utilize that time on the pooper and learn something!
The APL Concept 1 Shoes weigh only 15 ounces and are made from space-age materials, including a patent pending Load N’ Launch technology which is designed to provide an “instant” improvement in vertical leap. Now we don’t actually know if the instant boost in your vertical is true or if it makes a significant difference , but the shoes do look sweet and if the boost is true, even better. So basically this device along with high performance materials such as microfiber mesh and special anti-microbial lining, make these kicks unique from the rest on the market.
For those of us who have to suit up for a 9-5 job, here’s a product that is useful in more ways than one. The Exuvius collar stay does more than just keep your collar stiff, this cool accessory provides auxiliary features such as a bottle opener on one end, and a flat Phillips and slot-tipped screwdriver on the other. We know for a fact this can, and will be useful. As they say, “make sure that this titanium laser-cut collar stay is the only tool in your shirt.”
Very rarely are events held that cater to runners, adrenaline junkies, and beer drinkers alike. The Warrior Dash is here to change that. The Warrior Dash is a wet, dirty and semi dangerous run through a series of obstacles that test your agility and endurance over approximately 3 miles. Some of the obstacles include storming a junk yard, trudging through tumbleweed fields, and hurdling over fire. Included in the run is a free beer when you cross the finish line, a shirt, a warrior helmet, a medal, and a party with live music afterward. The cool part about the Warrior Dash is that it’s for a cause. Depending on your region a different charity is given a portion of the entry fee. With nine locations spread around the U.S. you should have your chance to participate. We’ll definitely be at the SoCal Dash, so see you there.
Coffee is something that we enjoy, but typically don’t have the time to make. Especially when we could really use the boost of energy. Le Whif has come up with a pretty novel idea of actually inhaling tiny coffee particles to deliver the taste and caffeine without any calories at all. Each puff from Le Whif delivers about as much caffeine as a light espresso. Also available are chocolate inhalers.
It’s St. Patty’s and you’re going to be going out tonight, so why not celebrate with a pint of the best known stout in the world? The 250th anniversary stout is actually the first new Guinness introduced to the U.S. since 1967. Now don’t you feel special? It’s made with proprietary brewhouse process that combines stout and ale malt to give you a carbonated, clean and smooth finish. How much longer ’til you get off work?
There are plenty of wine racks out there, but this one caught our eye because of the quality and sweet look; The Restoration Hardware’s Factory Table Wine Rack is a vintage-styled rack made of cast aluminum with rivet and piercing details. It will hold up to six, 750ml bottles and is available in rust or zinc finish.
Google has released a new direction platform on its Google Maps service, this time for street-minded cyclists. Google Maps for Bikes provides directions for bike travel, based on bike-only paths, roads with dedicated bike lanes and other bike-friendly streets. The system determines the fastest, most bike-friendly path from point A to point B in over 150 cities across the United States. Google’s Official Blog has more details, or you can goto Google Maps and try it you yourself.
