Training Resources and Gear

Here are some products and gear that I like as well as some links to websites you may find useful.This will be a “living” page and will be continually updated as I find useful links/websites and gear.

Note: I do receive a small commission for any products purchased through some of the product links. The commission does not affect your price and will be used to further grow and enhance EnduranceBuzZ.com and also support people and organizations making positive change in the world.

I currently have things separated into the following categories:
Body, Mind, Inspiration, Family, and Other Various Links.

Additional trail running and ultrarunning resources and gear will be added in the near future.

The Body: Training

Hal Higdon Training Plans – 5k through Marathon training programs for various runner types (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced).

Jeff Galloway Training Plans – 5k through Marathon training programs based off of a run/walk system.

Runners World SmartCoach – 5k through Marathon training programs.

Runbayou: VDOT Calculator – A nice calculator to determine all of your Jack Daniels VDOT training paces. My thoughts on VDOT.

McMillan Running Calculator – A training pace calculator that provides a pace range for each type of running workout based on a previous road race result. My comments on the calculator.

MapMyRun – Allows you to map out and store your favorite local runs. You can also search for new routes created by other runners. I liked using it to note my rough mile markers when I didn’t have a Garmin.

CrossFit – Great core strength and conditioning exercises. You can subscribe to their RSS feed to get daily workouts.

The Body: Gear

15% off your shoe purchase at Running Warehouse. – Large selection and free 2-day shipping!

RaceReady.com – Great marathon and ultrarunning shorts with plenty of storage area in their LD line-up. My thoughts on the LD shorts.

My thoughts on the Garmin Forerunner 305 – New Running Tool, Setup, Distance Test, Is it the right tool for you?

The Body: Nutrition

Hammer Nutrition – Endurance sports nutrition and supplements focusing on your performance and health. No junk in these products.
My overview and link of the Hammer Nutrition’s Guide-To-Success Fueling Handbook
15% off your first Hammer Nutrition order.

$5 off your first order at iHerb with referral code EMO849 – Great prices on a wide range of supplements and other health goods.

NutritionData – In-depth nutritional breakdown on the food items you eat. The information goes beyond carbs, protein, and fat.

Whey protein powders without treated growth hormones.

The Body: Wellness

20% Discount at Aquasana – Drinking, shower, and home water filtration systems. Little need to buy the plastic bottles and save money as well.
My post on filtered drinking water.
My post on shower water filtration.

BPA-free water bottles

Natural News – Independent information on natural health, nutrition, natural living, and more. A great site!

Local Harvest – Help you find local, organically grown food.

The Body: Recovery and Injury Prevention

My experience with Foam Rollers.

Footlog – A nice foot massage tool that I have been using for many, many years at wake-up and before bed. Be warned – cheesy site but it works.

Sore No More – Natural pain relief topical.

The Mind

Inspiration

My thoughts on Running Through The Wall.
My thoughts on Running On The Sun.

Family

My iBert Child Seat Review.