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George Matthews (gmatthews) - BPL Professional Member
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All Forum Posts by George Matthews
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Sorry to inform... George Matthews passed away last Wednesday, November 30th, 2011. His life was cut short around 5:30pm EST after a quick 20 minute run before it got dark. He was a GREAT father and lived his l... |
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Re: Re: Art - your 50 miler Art, What 50 miler road ultra did you recently complete? (moved this post from the log thread) Congrats on completing it! |
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Re: 2012 R2R2R Group - Training Logs . |
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Re: 2012 R2R2R Group - Training Logs 11/11: 10mi c,[0],{1.75hr}/ 10mi c,[0],{1.75hr}/ 3mi c,[0],{.5hr}/x/x/x/x 11/18: x/ 11.2mi c,[0],{2 hr}/ 6.5mi c,[0],{1.25hr}/ x/ x/ mi ,[0],{ hr} 11/25: mi ,[0],{ hr}/ / / / / / c deno... |
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Re: Re: Re: Socks Mike, thanks for the sock tip. I read it in your fantastic book a while back, but was glad to feel that it was OK to wear more than one pair. Been wearing a thin liner (that I used to wear by itsel... |
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Re: Re: Socks TFD, That made me hungry. Good documentation. I also rely upon my wife for all things culinery. She did give a thumbs up to Mike's treats in his book when I showed them to her. |
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Re: Lightweight Alternative Rainwear: State of the Market Report - Part 1: Introducing and Defining Alternative Rainwear Well done! Always a good topic for further study. Was interesting to reflect upon the pre-WPB era and how it did okay. |
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Re: stuff your face Happy Thanksgiving to all. Will definitely get in a pre-bird run. Don't want to look like one of those Macy's baloons. Four day weekend for me. I'm going for my distance/time rec... |
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Re: Re: hpl 20 gender Thanks, I know now : ) I checked my order and lucked out... Nathan HPL #020 2.0 Liter Men's 2-Liter Hydration Race Vest (Flint Grey) My plan is to use the bladder to start and then transi... |
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Water/Running Packs for Grand Canyon & Beyond Perfect - that's what I was looking for. Thanks. I think I will be set now for bottles/pack. I will keep reading about fuels and energy drinks. Then try something. The original beast thread... |
All Reader Reviews by George Matthews
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Backpacking Light Merino UL Long-sleeved shirt Backpacking Light Merino UL line Long-sleeved shirt Color: Nomoon Black Size: Large Actual Wt: 5.1 oz Fit: Comfy. I'm 5'11" and 195 lb. I have long arms and the sleeves tended to ... |
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Hydropel Sports Ointment I'd read several articles about its effectiveness from great athletes and adventures. I bought some from BPL shop because now I, too, am a world class outdoorsman (just kidding, in a way way). ... |
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Tiny Knife - Gerber Micro-Lite LST I bought one when I was at one of those big outlet knife stores. They claimed to have everything. I remembered the Micro-lite LST from this review section and posts from a while back, I asked if they ... |
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Nesco American Harvest Food Dehydrator This is the only dehydrator I've used. It works well at dehydrating food. I bought 6 more trays to now have a total of 11. I can add one more. The few problems I have experienced have been due... |
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BPL FireLite Firestarter It is a great concept. I did not give it a 5 because a match or lighter is way easier to start a fire for me. It has taken me much practice to get it to work properly, but I use it regularly now. I tr... |
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BPL FireLite Mini Firestarter I have big hands and just can't seem to get the Mini to work consistently. However, the regular size works much better for me (4/5). I give it a 3 because it is a great concept even though it i... |
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Gossamer Gear Nightlight Torso I like the light weight. I combine this pad with the Gossamer Gear 1/8" insulation pad. I always try to find the softest spot possible so I've not had a bad night yet using it. For the price,... |
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Gossamer Gear ThinLight insulation pad 1/8" approx. 2 oz. Really like the light weight. I combine this pad with the Gossamer Gear Torso pad. I know this style of pad is not for everyone, but it works for me. |
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BMW Cocoon UL60 Pant Reviewed Pant with Hoody. See other item on list. |
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A Fork in the Trail Mouthwatering meals A Fork in the Trail By Laurie Ann March The book has an easy to follow format and comprehensive how-to tips. I've made gains dehydrating meals as a result of this book. There are over 200 reci... |

