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Personal Fitness: Wrist-Cycle Wearables:TIMEX,MAGELLAN,PulseOn

Runners, Cyclists, Athletes-in Shape or Not TIMEX-MAGELLAN-PulseOn The human wrist has become a valuable commodity---and scores of company are connecting to that area's smartwatch possibilities…an acceleration precipitated by the 2 way radio version we remember from the comic strip character, Dick Tracy. TIMEX - a 160 years old watch brand-introduced another sport focused smartwatch recently which interests many as no pairing of smartphones/handsets are necessary-aka a "stand-alone"----that will imo appeal to a broad range of motivated consumers-including those who do not run with any device----us included. IRONMAN GPS+ONE $399.95-with a HR monitor $449.95-powered by a cloud based service delivery platform managed by  Synchronoss  (STOCK SYMBOL SNCR), which is also leading the development of the product’s mobile application and web portal, according to the press release.  The latest touch screen enabled entry- the IRONMAN ONE GPS+ ...ha...

ENDURANCE SPORTS-THE ESSENTIALS

WHAT TO WEAR & EAT/DRINK/GEAR/STUFF words/images Judith Ecochard Though what constitutes an " endurance " sport is relative -one person's sprint is another person's 70.3 Ironman... We think there are some universal truths that can help anyone achieve their PB (personal best). Socks seem soooo basic-but can make the difference between comfort and sheer misery (every finish a race with a blister-ugh!!!). For longer distances-like half marathons and up-we ditch the sockless racing flats and opt for the cushioning of our regular Newton running shoes-and the moisture wicking running socks by Dahlgren 's-made with the proprietary ECO-Dri™/alpaca/merino wool combo-that regulates our feets' heat/sweat...and fit perfectly. Worth the $15.95! Cooler temps now- mean a selective addition of layers -and the fingerless gloves, gaiters and multi-functional snoods (circular tubes of fabric, fyi)-made out of techy moisture management CoolMax® fabric -with...