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Review: REI Stoke 9 Pack

Even though I have been run commuting for a while now, I had yet to invest in a pack specifically made for running. This is what I’d been using thus far: It was free, and I made it work. I used two hairbands to secure the drawstrings mid-chest, tight enough that the bag wouldn’t bounce [...]

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If you need another reason…

There are a lot of good reasons to run commute–for fitness, to save money, to avoid road rage…  If you need a few more, check out the incentives offered below. There are some great organizations that provide solutions to common commuter problems and even offer prizes–free money!–for alternative commuters. Some are location or business specific, [...]

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Food and Your Run Commute

When you’re running to work, it’s often tricky to prepare and transport nutritious snacks and meals. What works best for me is to keep snacks well-stocked at work, and focus on bringing in smaller meals each day (I tend to not go out for lunch since I’m cheap). This method minimizes the amount you need to [...]

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My Daily Run Commute – Sophie in Atlanta, GA

Here are some photos from my morning run commute today: Midtown/Virginia Highland to Morningside (2.8 miles)

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My (Slow) Start to Run Commuting

I was never a runner. In high school, I got out of running the mile with a BS doctor’s note (“Sophie is excused from taking part in required physical activity due to hip and knee complications”). I ran occasionally in college and afterwards, but I never thought much of it. I actually started to like [...]

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Review: RIBZ Front Pack

We were recently asked if we wanted a free RIBZ Front Pack (coordinated by Deep Creek Public Relations) in consideration for review publication. While [...]

On everyone’s minds

Two weeks ago, I got three comments while running home from work. It’s not unusual: friends passing might hail hello; [...]

Mike: family man, marathon man

DeKalb Avenue is off my typical run commute route, but the morning was foggy and DeKalb offers a wonderful view [...]

Pack Comfort Evaluation: Extended Ultramarathon Edition

Though we use them nearly daily on roads, our run commute packs are all designed for trails, for hikers, through-hikers, [...]

Review: Eagle Creek Pack-It Folder 15

We each have our own little tricks for getting our clothes to the office in the best condition possible.  Considering [...]