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The new SPIbelt Performance Series – Bring your gihugic phone on the run.

I’ve raved about the SPIbelt sport belt in the past because, well, it’s fantastic. And since mine was with by my side (literally) through another half Ironman race last month, I was really excited to check out a possible upgrade, their new SPIbelt...

The New Spotify changes: 3 awesome reasons to become a Spotify Premium member right now

by Kristen Chase | Entertainment

We’re huge Spotify fans in my home and on the go (in case you were still wondering whether moms actually know how to use Spotify), and now with the big New Spotify announcement yesterday, I’ve suddenly got a few more reasons to love this popular streaming...

Fitness gift idea: The 3 best sport belts for your essential gear

by Julie | Fitness + Health

I’ve logged thousands of miles running and cycling, which is not only a good way to counteract my love for carbs, but also to evaluate how I can comfortably carry all the stuff I need while I’m out. I’m talking about my phone, my keys, my earbuds,...

The Nike+ Running app helps turn your miles into life savers.

by Nicole Blades | Causes and General Do-Gooding

I’m a runner. I hit that road year round, no matter the weather. And I live in New England. Trust me when I say I’ve heard every version of “you’re nuts” about this, especially come wintertime. Hey, some frozen mornings, I question my...

Garmin vivofit fitness band and how it compares to the Jawbone UP24

by Julie | Fitness + Health

It seems like every week we hear about a new fitness tracker, so we weren’t surprised to hear that fitness giant Garmin has gotten in on the trend with their new Garmin vívofit fitness tracker. I’ve been using it for a few weeks, and I can safely say...

Rock My Run app is the ultimate music app for workouts

by Julie | Fitness + Health

I may have a bunch of races under my hydration belt, including a full marathon [ed note: whoo, Julie!], but I still rely on rockin’ playlists to keep me going, which is why I’m absolutely loving the Rock My Run app (iOS and Android) and all of their cool,...

The Halo Belt is the new must-have safety device for every cyclist, runner, and parent.

by Julie | Fitness + Health

Bicycle reflectors and reflective strips on athletic clothing are only visible with a light source, like a car’s headlights. So the scary truth is that when your reflective gear is visible, you’re probably in the path of a car. The Halo Belt is the...

The app that helped me become a runner. Who says technology keeps us on the couch?

by Christina Refford | Fitness + Health

I have always wanted to be a runner. But each time I’d start up again, my knees would hurt—a lot. I was so slow, my dog-partner didn’t even need to trot. And, inevitably, I’d overextend myself, get hurt, and stop for yet another six months. ...

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