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George Matthews (gmatthews) - BPL Professional Member
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Re: Re: Re: Water/Running Packs for Grand Canyon & Beyond What brand of bottles? Do you have hand straps on them? I would like to try carrying bottles, but I have not been able to find anything that looks like it would work well. |
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Re: Water/Running Packs for Grand Canyon & Beyond Ordered after finding the Nathan 20 for $58.26 with free shipping on amazon. Thanks for the advice. Over Thanksgiving (Thur - Sun) I am going to try a long(er) run 15-20 miles. I've worke... |
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Re: water packs http://www.ultimatedirection.com/p-558-wasp.aspx?category=packs $82 on sale for $57 http://www.rei.com/product/767745/nathan-hpl-020-race-hydration-vest-70-oz $85 I'm looking at the... |
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Re: Re: april date Good chance I will be able to be there then. However, I might try r2-somewhere-then back up depending on my training. One or both of my sons might meet up. They are both runners, but will not be ab... |
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Re: steins!!! now if that doesn't motivate you, then nothing will fantastic! |
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Re: R2R2R Depending on the date I'm in for 2012. I bumped up my run this morning and feel can keep making gains through the winter. Plan B for me: I will run as far as I can and then turn around and h... |
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Re: re: of the 42 miles for the first r2r... How many miles down? Then across? Then up? Is second r2r the same path? |
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Re: Best Way to Run - Minimalist Shoes Henk: hope, I’ll get used to it You will. Don't get discouraged. All: regarding pace... Try experimenting with the turnover of your steps. Quick. Spin those dogs. Under your body. ... |
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Re: R2R2R BPL R2R2R 2012 - get it going! Some of us will have to wait 'til BPL R2R2R 2014 : ) How far is R2R? Or R down and back up same R? Thinking for 2013. |
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Re: Grand Canyon RRR Interesting. Did not realize there were different versions. Congrats on running the long version. And good luck on the next one. |
All Reader Reviews by George Matthews
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Backpacking Light Thorofare Trekking Pant Backpacking Light Thorofare Trekking Pant Size L (my scale 4.1 oz) I'm 5'11" and 185 lb Very comfortable fit for me. Snaps on pant bottom (two settings gives flexibility) The p... |
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Rocky Rocky GTX Socks I use trailrunners (Inov8 Terrocs) and bought the Rocky GTX socks for cold, really messy weather. I gave them a few good tests this fall. I wore them over Smartwool socks (medium thickness). Fortun... |
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White Box Alcohol Stove Got one in July for when I want to use alcohol stove for 2 - 3 hikers. Bought the combo from BPL Shop. T... |
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Trail Designs Caldera Stove Really nice system. All you need is the Mug. I usually boil 1.5 cups of water using about 3/4 oz (12 drams) or a bit less of denatured alcohol depending on the water's coldness. A secondary ben... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs MLD 2Thirds XP Quilt Per MLD: Shell Fabric: Momentum Mini Ripstop (Aegean Blue) Lining Fabric: Momentum Taffeta (Black) Insulation: ClimaShield XP 2.5oz/sq/yd 8.9 oz ClimaShield XP 2.5oz/sq/yd Top Width 43”, ... |
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Frogg Toggs Rain Suit I know these have been around for a while, but I was itching to get something with the Print-Issue-RIP coupon. I tried them during a good rain on a cool day. They are comfy and kept me dry. Howe... |
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Backpacking Light Merino UL Pants The pants are light and comfortable. I like to wear them under running shorts. I plan to integrate them into my clothing system for cool through cold weather. They were also nice under Precip pants... |
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FireLite Trapper's Mug FireLite 475ml Titanium Trapper's Mug Trapper's Mug Absolute simplicity! ... |
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BPL Beartooth Merino Wool Hoody The Backpacking Light Beartooth Merino Wool Hoody The need for a single, functional, highly versatile garment that minimized layering changes during the Arctic 1000 expedition inspired Ryan Jordan ... |
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Liqumins Electrolyte Stamina Power Pak OrangeBlast I picked up a box of Liqumins Electrolyte Stamina Power Pak (Orange Blast) at Vitamin Shoppe. The product claims: "feel the difference or your money back". I thought, why not try it. Typi... |
