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Gear Review: currexSole Runpro Performance Insoles

currexSole RUNPRO Performance Insoles     Being an adventure racer, most of my running is done on trails, or off trail jumping and sometimes tripping over logs and rocks. I was having issues where my feet were moving around too much in my shoes, causing some discomfort and irritation, so I was excited to try out the currexSole inserts, hoping this would solve my wiggly foot problem.  The Insoles: Currently four types of insoles are available. The RUNPRO is made for running, walking, or triathlons, and they can also help you transition to minimalist shoes. The ACTIVEPRO is good for multisports such as running & hiking, racquet & nets sports like tennis or volleyball, and ball sports including baseball, basketball, rugby, and football. The BIKEPRO is for bike shoes, and lastly, the EDGEPRO is strictly for ski and snow sports which are perfect for ski, snowboard, alpine boots and skates. When you select which type is best for your needs, you will then have to

2013 Sheltowee Extreme 5 12 Hour AR

Sheltowee Extreme 5 Adventure Race 12 Hour 7/13/13 London, KY Team Adventure Capitalists/BDAR Midwest 2 Person Coed Racers: Eric Olsen, Heather Kluch Eric Olsen, Heather Kluch, Adam Rains, Josh Braun, Brook Manning Racer's Eve    Eric and I arrived a little later than expected since we had to stop at J.J. McBrewster's along the way. It's a BBQ restaurant featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, and I highly recommend it. The beef brisket sandwich was amazeballs! When we pulled into the Grove Campground to check in with the girl at the gate, her accent was so thick that Eric couldn't understand a word she was saying. I pretty much had to translate or answer for him, it was pretty amusing! Our fellow AC/BDAR teammates, Josh Braun, Adam Rains, and Brook Manning, are also Southern, so I always forget exactly how Southern they are since I can't hear accents through Facebook and text messages! Eric quickly adapted. We both did have to ask &q