Apple Watch 4 Review (Nike+ 44mm Edition)
Apple Watch 4 Review – A Sporty Perspective
Garmin’s 2018 Financial Results Are In
Garmin’s results are in for Q4.2018 and thus for the full calendar year as well. As you can see from the table further below the results look solid overall. There’s not too much worth commenting about on the numbers themselves but let’s focus on those areas of interest that you and I probably share –…
HVMN Ketone Review (BHB) – superfuel breaks the hour record
This post is an HVMN Ketone Review covering a claimed new fuel source for enhancing the performance of endurance athletes. (Updated for 2019) Vittoria Bussi broke the UCI hour record in September using HVMN Ketone I’ve just been experimenting with some too. I will point you to some of the science but will cover my…
Humon Hex – New Features & 3 months more usage
Since my Humon Hex Review from just over 3 months ago I’ve kept on using the Hex 2-3 times a week (out of over 10 sessions/week). I had hoped to have more epiphanies but that extra, post-review usage has mostly just firmed up my thoughts on what I knew I was going to do with…
Pro Triathlete Training Week
It’s always interesting to hear how fellow athletes train. It puts your efforts into perspective and also motivates you toward better outcomes. A while back I found Mo Farah’s typical training week hidden away on the net. You never know if these sources are really what the athletes adhere to, especially in the likely-to-be-secretive training…
Strava apps – Cool Apps, Not-So-Cool Apps & Freebie Apps
STRAVA has certainly changed the cycling landscape allowing us to be a little bit more social and, sometimes, rise to the challenge of defending historic performances against attacks from young whippersnappers from out-of-the-area trying to steal all our QOMs/KOMs. It’s even helped Northern Hemisphere cyclists to keep cracking on with FTP-boosting efforts through the balmy…
High5, Beet-IT & Humon Discount (40%, 25% & $100 Respectively)
If you visit high5.co.uk (UK) and sign up to their newsletter you get 40% off your next order. That’s fine but you can do better than that. If you order for the entire season then you get free shipping on UK orders over £25. Kerching But there’s more. If you get end of line items…
Garmin Buys Tacx
A little bird has told me that Garmin just bought TACX. TACX are a privately held dutch firm that are best known for their indoor bike trainers, although they also make tools and accessories, as well as indoor training software and applications. The acquisition is announced today as one of Garmin’s affiliates has acquired all…
Polar Vantage v3.0 Firmware (Feb 2019 update)
Today we have a significant firmware update for the Vantage Series as the Vantage M receives smartphone notifications, Back-to-start functionality as well as a ‘sleep’ watch face. The Vantage V receives those same updates as well as route guidance. Favourites have also made a welcome appearance too. The major areas of functionality are now in…
Spotlight: Suunto MOVESENSE
Finally! I’ve done it. I’ve managed to find a real reason to include a picture of a cute pet. OK it’s not a cat and so I won’t be able to get thousands of pointless likes on Instagram, but a dog will do. A win’s a win. Relevance: I’m going to talk about Suunto’s MOVESENSE…
New Garmin 935 Firmware – Why It Symbolises The Tri Tech Watch Market
The Garmin Forerunner 935 triathlon watch is now sauntering away on v12.20 of the firmware. Even Microsoft Windows has so far only managed version 10. Details: v12.10 on Garmin.com from Dec 2018 Tucked away is a sneaky new option for Swimrun Auto Sport Change and I’m going to argue why this little option symbolises some…
Withings SLEEP Review vs Apple Beddit vs QS Emfit
Withings SLEEP Detailed Review with nights’ data comparisons against competitor products.
Amer – Strong Q4 Results
Amer Sports is currently under offer to a recent cash tender. However that has not stopped them posting strong Q4.2018 results with net sales in local currencies up by 10% compared to a year ago with 2018 being 7% up on 2017 on the same basis. CEO Takala said “Growth was strongest in apparel (+41%),…
Continental GP5000 Review – You Definitely NEED These – Conti Grand Prix Tire – Tyre
If you want the best single tyre for any one specific aspect of performance then you won’t be interested in the Continental GP5000 tyres reviewed here. There will undoubtedly be a better tyre for you and probably at a lower price too. The thing is; I like to have my cake…and eat it. The GP5000…
Feb 2019: Sports Watch Update: ‘All’ new & current Bike/Run/Tri/Fitness Models with GPS. Rumours of replacement dates for Garmin, Polar, Suunto, Wahoo, Fitbit…more
V2.070 – 18 February 2019 This post is regularly updated before being replaced, periodically, with a new one that contains a more pertinent introduction & commentary. The intent is to give you an idea of which GPS Bike and Run sports devices are available NOW and likely to be superseded soon (or not). My personal…
Apple Beddit Review – Beddit Sleep Monitor v3.5
Apple Beddit Review – a close look at Apple’s new sleep tech.
RunScribe – A New Direction
RunScribe are moving in a new direction with their Runscribe Plus footpods. As of now, RunScribe are only selling a ‘pro’ or ‘clinic’ solution on their site and will continue to support existing RunScribe Plus users. Whilst the product is essentially identical to before, RunScibe’s business model is changing from Business-to-Consumer to Business-to-Business and…
Shoe Prints – from RunScribe Plus
I like RunScribe. Anyone that tells me my efficiency is high, image above, must be nice 😉 I always try to take a compliment graciously. There’s some more news to come from RunScribe from me later today (or tomorrow) but for now here is the latest addition to the insights you can get from RunScribe…
Garmin Trademarks for 2019 – Any Clues for the new triathlon watches?
Whilst an FCC registration can be left to just a few days before the product is launched, a trademark is different. Delaying an application can risk someone else taking your trademark. So registrations should be made well in advance of a product launch and indeed companies tend to do that. Although the UK registration for…
Garmin HRM-DUAL Specifications + Opinion
Garmin today announced their new heart rate monitor: HRM-DUAL It’s a more connectable, updated version of the old HRM3-RUN model and probably marks the start of new refreshes to many of Garmin accessories as we predicted way back in last year. Why this HRM? Why Now? Garmin’s HRMs are great. As are those of Garmin’s…
Supplementation Suggestion for hot races – halt the performance decline
Let’s say that you are hoping to run a 4 hour marathon. Daniel’s Tables will show you that the impact of race day temperature will have this kind of effect on your race time. Like this Temperature 16° c 18° c 21° c 24° c 27° c 29° c 32° c 35° c 38° c…
