Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 55, February 2014 | Page 33
Reviews
TRIED &
TESTED
Wintergreen
Ice Spray
As a commentator on several trail running stage
races, I have seen plenty of tired, sore runners stop
for a spray and rub at the Wintergreen Ice station,
because this product is that good. We all know that
icing of muscles and joints has long been advised
to help reduce swelling and joint inflammation, so
what better to spray onto sore legs when you’re
taking strain in a hard run up a mountain? Added
to that, the minty smell really makes runners perk
up. So, the other day when I was struggling with
my calf, I whipped out the Ice Spray, rubbed
the offending muscle a wee bit, and soon I
felt good to go again. Another great idea is to
spray it on after a run, to give your muscles an
instant soothing cool-down. – Sean Falconer
GET IT: R54.99 at selected Alpha Pharmacies, Sportsmans
Warehouse & sports stores. More info: www.wintergreen.co.za or
[email protected].
K-Way Kamit
MoistureManager Tee
All right, I will admit it, I was first
drawn to the Kamit by its colour –
just love this blue! But once I had
it on and was running in it, I saw
exactly why K-Way-sponsored trail
running star AJ Calitz raves about this
shirt, both for training and racing. The
moisture-wicking properties are very
effective in keeping you dry and comfy,
but then you add the Cool Touch microfibre technology that actually
slows the speed at which the fabric heats up, thus keeping you cooler
for longer. Yes, you will still get hot, but I definitely feel cooler for
longer in this shirt. Also, since I am not exactly the tallest, most visible
runner, I always appreciate reflective logo detailing, so that I feel more
visible and safer when it gets darker and I am still out running. –
Sean Falconer
GET IT:R199 from all Cape Union Mart stores. More info at
www.capeunionmart.co.za.
Great new gear, products
and other bits and bobs
put to the test by the
Modern Athlete team.
Tom Cottrell’s
Cyclists’ Guide
2014
As a keen cyclist, I love paging through
the Cyclists’ Guide, because it shows
you all the route profiles, so that you
know what to expect on your races,
which allows you to plan ahead, not
only in terms of racing strategy, but
also feeding strategy. It really is a very
informative book, and one that I simply cannot do without each year
– I now have the latest one on my desk and the previous five on the
bookshelf! Also, as somebody who has been mostly a roadie up till now, I
appreciate that the road and mountain biking races are split per province,
making the guide easier to use… but that said, I have just started
mountain-biking, so being able to find the beginner-friendly courses is a
real bonus for me. – Nicole De Villiers
GET IT: R180 at www.in2sports.co.za, the exclusive online retail
partner to Tom Cottrell’s Guide Book Publications.
Rush
Endurance
Bar or
Training Bar
Ancient Ican warriors ate the
maca root for stamina. In Born
to Run, chia seeds are hailed as the food of choice if stranded on a desert
island. And the Amazonian camu camu fruit is extraordinarily high in vitamin
C. RUSH endurance bars contain all three, added to Spirulina and Quinoa
and other high-fibre, low GI ingredients for a natural boost that will help
you perform better in your chosen sport. The bars make an ideal snack on
the go – easy to chew, but the dates, almonds and gluten-free oats also
provide a satisfying crunch! It’s not sickly sweet, and it’s free of eggs, dairy,
wheat, gluten, preservatives and refined sugar, thus giving your body and
mind an extremely healthy option to fuel your sport. Also available in a
Training Bar that is slightly higher in fibre and protein.
– Lauren van der Vyver
GET IT: R150 for a box of 10 bars at www.in2sports.co.za. (See page 31
for more details about limited offer sprint deals with a superb discount.)
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