the 619 runner

I have an ANNOUNCEMENT! Zone Perfect bars are the most tastiest nutrition bars I've ever ate... I'm not trying to be a commercial here but it's true. I've been buying the strawberry yogurt bars for some time now. And I also just purchased the Cinnamon Roll flavored. I'm just amazed how tasty these bars are. Plus they are full of healthy vitamins. Another great thing is that if your not satisfied about the taste you can get your money back. They have this "Great Taste Guarantee." Make sure to pick up a box and you'll agree that these are the best tasting bars out there.

Lately, I've been trying out a variety of different nutrition and protein bars to fuel my workout and my increased appetite. So I came across the Snicker Marathon bars at this years AFC expo. They have an Energy, Nutrition and Protein bar. I was impressed by the test and purchased a 6 pack box of Snickers Marathon Chocolate Nut Burst at Wal-Mart. It has 21 grams of protein and 11 grams of fiber.

Overall, the taste was so-so. It tasted like a candy bar with its chocolate flavor... It's very sweet being a protein bar. When taking a bite it has a slight crunch from the peanuts, which I didn't like too much. The downside about this bar was the use of high fructose corn syrup, which is bad. I wouldn't purchase this bar in a regular basis. One would definitely get tired of the taste.

After long runs and leg works my calves tends to get sore, which is usually the case since the calf muscle is an essential part of running. With the increase mileage I've been adding to my runs might have caused some strain. Resting helps but it takes time to get it back to 100%... If there were only a way to recover faster.

Introducing the Zensah Compression Calf Sleeve.

I've done searching on how to recover faster from runs and a compression sleeve is the solution. Although they might look cool it serves a purpose. According to the Zensah Website

Zensah has developed recovery leg sleeves using a special knitting process and fabric.

The Calf/Shin Recovery Sleeves are made with gradient compression which provides wide ribbing in the front for shin support and tight ribbing in the back for calf support.

The sleeves are made with Zensah Fabric which has silver helping to regulate skin temperature and fight bacteria. The sleeves can be worn during training or for recovery to increase oxygen blood flow to the muscles of the lower leg. The more oxygen the muscles receive the faster they recover, allowing athletes to push the envelope in their training. The Zensah Calf/Shin sleeve is ideal for runners, cyclists and triathletes and anyone else who is on their feet. It can be worn during training, recovery or for traveling.

The Zensah Calf/Shin sleeves are unique in that they provide Pin-Point Compression to the front and back of the leg. The dual action support was developed by a professional athletic trainer.

I've used this for the past few days and I must say they work like a charm. I totally notice the difference after wearing them. My legs calves don't feel as strained. I've read reviews about people using them while training but I've yet to do that. Although the price might scare a few people away, it's worth every cent.

I had the opportunity to talk to one of Halo Headband reps at the 2009 America's Finest City expo. They carry several different products that prevent sweat from going into your eyes. This is a problem for me especially at the gym. They have hats, headbands, visors, skull caps. The secret is a yellow strip that is used to redirect the sweat to another area. I was a bit skeptical at first. I wondered how can a simple yellow strip on your forehead redirect the sweat. I decided to pass on making a purchase...

After the AFC 5k run I noticed that my friend purchased one of your hats. He told me that it worked really well.... After hearing that I had to try it out myself... I went on your website and located the nearest retailers in my area. I was lucky and found out that Black Mountain Bicycles in Mira Mesa carried your product. I purchased a head band and tried it out at the gym.

At the gym I took my very first spin class. As you know spin classes are notorious for high intensity workouts and sweat! I was surprised that all the sweat was redirected to the side of my face and not into my eyes.

I would definitely recommend this product to anybody!