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Flynn Endurance & Outdoor Recreation

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These are a few of my favorite things:

ROAD iD

I've been using some sort of ROAD iD product for over a decade. I currently use the Sidekick model on my Garmin watchband. Do yourself and your loved ones a favor and purchase (and wear) a ROAD iD. A great, practical, common sense safety investment.

Hygiene

Squirrel's Nut Butter is my go-to anti-chafe product. 

  • Anti-Chafe Salve before runs
  • Saddle Butter Cycling Salve before bike rides
  • Happie Toes to treat my feet after long runs or wet runs (also works well on dry skin in winter)
  • Born to Rub helps if I'm experiencing pain or discomfort with a joint or muscle.


Orange Mud Transition and Seat Wrap - This towel is very versatile. I keep one in the trunk of my car, and I always take one with me if I drive to an event, run, or ride. The zip-up hood feature which goes over the headrest on a car seat makes this super convenient, since you don't have to worry about the towel slipping down on the seat. 

Running

Running Shoe "Hall of Fame":

  • Altra Escalante Racer - From the moment I put this shoe on, it felt perfect. It continues to impress! 
  • Saucony Kinvara 9 
  • HOKA Carbon X
  • Brooks Catamount


Apparel:

  • Patagonia Strider Pro Running Shorts - Love the pockets for carrying nutrition on longer runs.
  • Rabbit FKT 3" Split Short - Comfortable waistband, side nutrition pockets, rear zip pocket that comfortably holds my phone.  
  • Brooks Notch Thermal Hoodie 2.0 - The watch slits on both arms are a game-changer! Warm and comfortable. 


Running Accessories:

  • Rudy Project Rydon sunglasses with Photochromic Clear to Black lenses - The light transmission range from 9% (darkest) to 74% (lightest) makes these incredibly versatile. I use a Rudy Project prescription adapter. 
  • UltrAspire Lumen 800 Multisport waist light - I originally purchased this for nighttime use during ultramarathons but also routinely use it for general nighttime running. Comfortable, convenient, and really lights up the ground and surroundings.
  • Altra Trail Gaiter - These gaiters conveniently velcro to the back of Altra trail shoes and hook at the bottom of the tongue. They are lightweight, breathable, unobtrusive, and do a great job keeping debris out of shoes.
  • Amphipod Trans4m™ Thermal Plus™ Run Glove - I was skeptical when we started stocking these in the store; but, after trying them out, I soon realized they are incredibly practical. Being able to fold back the finger cover allows for effective thermo-regulation. These also layer well on top of another glove to provide wind protection and additional warmth. An incredibly versatile cold weather running accessory.

Cycling

Indoor Training Set-Up:

  • Tacx Neo 2 Smart Trainer
  • Saris MP1 Nfinity Trainer Platform - This makes multi-hour indoor rides so much more comfortable. It also makes getting out of the saddle more realistic.
  • Zwift - Subscribing to Zwift was a game-changer which has made indoor cycling so much more enjoyable.


Helmet:

  • Bontrager XXX WaveCel Road Bike Helmet - I strongly recommend getting a helmet with additional anti-rotational protection such as WaveCel, MIPS, or SPIN.


Cycling Accessories:

  • Garmin Varia Rearview Radar - In addition to serving as a taillight, it alerts you that vehicles are approaching from behind. Seeing the alert on the Garmin Edge bike computer provides advance notice of approaching vehicles. This is an additional safety feature that I greatly appreciate when riding on the roads.

Electronics

Fitness Tracking:

  • Garmin Enduro 2 smartwatch (previously used Forerunner 945, Forerunner 945 LTE, and Tactix Delta and recommend any of them)
  • Garmin Edge 1040 Solar cycling computer (previously used Edge 530 and highly recommend it)


AfterShokz Aeropex (now called Shokz OpenRun) bone-conduction wireless headphones - I really appreciate that these don't go in or cover my ears, and that I am able to hear my surroundings while listening to music or podcasts. I routinely wear these while on training runs or while riding the indoor bike trainer. I do not use headphones when I run on the trails or participate in races. I also don't wear headphones when cycling outdoors. 


Theragun Elite - Using this percussion massager after a hard workout or a long day makes my muscles feel a lot better. The travel case is compact and convenient. I initially questioned the usefulness of the Bluetooth and smartphone app, but I have found myself using the guided sessions in the app fairly regularly. 


PEET Dryer - I use the Advantage PEET Heated Shoe and Boot Dryer, and I also use the Glove DryPorts attachment. I was introduced to PEET Dryer by a Scouting friend. It works great to dry out wet or sweaty gear. The glove attachment is multi-functional. After a bike ride, I'll rinse my helmet off in the shower and then sit it on top of the glove attachments. You can do the same thing with hats. A great investment to keep your gear dry and odor-free.


Strava  Athlinks



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