A Vibram Five Fingers Introduction

by TonyDasilva January 25, 2012 Barefoot Running
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Vibram FiveFingers isn’t a product, it’s a community. And when we asked you to help us make a video introducing newcomers to Vibram FiveFingers, boy did you deliver. By the end we had over a thousand submissions, and picking 100 finalists was no easy task. All finalists received 2 pairs of VFF’s, and one lucky [...]

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How To Become a Morning Runner

by TonyDasilva December 28, 2011 Run
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If you think that morning runners are miracle workers, think again. Yes, they deserve two thumbs up for ignoring the irresistible temptation of their cozy beds and choosing to hit the streets instead.  Still, I bet that after reading this article you will become a passionate AM runner. Why would you consider morning running in [...]

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Top 25 Reasons to Get Out There and Start Running

by TonyDasilva December 22, 2011 Run
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The winter months can be rough on our motivation to even leave the house at times.  It’s dark. It’s cold. But here are some reasons to get off of your butt and do some running anyway. Get Out There and Start Running 1. Running is the quickest way to cardiovascular fitness. You get fitter faster by [...]

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The Hardest 400 Meter Race in the World (VIDEO)

by TonyDasilva December 20, 2011 Run
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I had never heard of the Red Bull 400, so I’m thinking you haven’t either. Perhaps being the steepest mountain run in the world, the race covers 400 meters with an average gradient of 45%! Warning: Your lungs may burst just from watching how this race went down. – Tony

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Trailblazer’s Facebook Giveaway: Deuter ACT Lite 65+10 Pack

by TonyDasilva December 13, 2011 Camp
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I told you we’d be doing another giveaway soon, so here it is! This time around it’s an awesome Deuter ACT Lite 65+10 Pack: a $200 value! Check out the details of the pack below as well as how to enter.  -Enter by Liking Trailblazer on Facebook and sharing this to your wall. You can add an extra [...]

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Receive a $20 Gift Card With a $100 Purchase (ends 12/17)

by TonyDasilva December 7, 2011 In Stores
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Visit our New Haven or Branford stores anytime from now until 12/17 and get a $20 gift card when you spend $100 or more! Gift card redeemable after 12/25

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How to Prevent Common Running Injuries

by TonyDasilva December 6, 2011 Run
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Cheers to Ralph from MYRun.com for this informative and engaging article. – Tony Running is no different from other sports. There can be injuries from over-training, poor technique, or poor equipment. Any injury can compromise your program, that’s why you want to avoid injuries in the first place. The key to avoiding injury is to [...]

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Trailblazer’s Fall Running Series This Saturday at 11am! (11/5)

by TonyDasilva November 1, 2011 Run
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Join Trailblazer staffer, Abigail and staff, for a casual downtown run from our Trailblazer New Haven store this Saturday, November 5th, at 11am! It’s a fun 2k run around downtown New Haven and looping back to our NH store for some refreshments, fluids, and witty banter. When: Sat, November 5, 11am

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Adjusting to Vibram FiveFingers

by TonyDasilva October 26, 2011 Barefoot Running
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The post below, from Vagabond,  is an honest portrayal of an active person getting into his Vibram FiveFingers for the first time. Call it a review. Call it a journal. Call it whatever you want, but it’s worth the read. Share your thoughts or differences in the comments. – Tony Barely any padding, Velcro straps, and five little toe-pods, I [...]

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Woman Runs Marathon, Gives Birth

by TonyDasilva October 19, 2011 Run
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Amber Miller says she felt contractions minutes after crossing the Chicago Marathon finish line. A few hours after completing the 26.2-mile race on Oct. 9, the suburban Chicago woman gave birth to her daughter, June. Amber Miller, of Westchester, Ill., gestures during a news conference as she holds her baby at Central DuPage Hospital in [...]

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Thanks for Joining Our Running Series (PICS)

by TonyDasilva October 6, 2011 Events
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Huge thanks to all of the runners and Brian from Asics for coming out Tuesday evening for our second installment in our running series. The rain actually held off and it was a great night for an after work run, in downtown New Haven. Shoes, hats, shirts, and goodies were given out, too. We look [...]

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Trailblazer’s Fall Running Series Continues Oct. 4th!

by TonyDasilva October 4, 2011 Run
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DOUBLE UPDATE: WE WILL BE GIVING $10 COUPONS TO ANYONE THAT RUN’S WITH US. OUR TREAT TO YOU AS A THANKS FOR RUNNING WITH US! UPDATE: This time around we will be raffling off a free pair of Asics running shoes! Join Trailblazer staffer, Abigail and staff, for a casual downtown run from our Trailblazer [...]

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Barefoot Running’s Physical Benefits

by Trailblazer September 29, 2011 Barefoot Running
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So, you’ve been hearing more and more about barefoot running…but what’s the big deal, and why are so many people jumping over to this strange new technique?  Turns out, many studies are siting a slew of physical benefits. According to Bill Hendrick of WebMD Health News, “Researchers reporting in the Jan. 28 issue of the [...]

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2011 New Haven Road Race Recap (PICS)

by TonyDasilva September 8, 2011 Run
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Trailblazer was excited to be a part of another exciting and memorial New Haven Road Race this past Labor Day. Abdi Abdirahman and  Janet Cherobon-Bawcom won the 20K titles in 1 hour, 12 seconds and 1:08:31, respectively. Check out the results and some pics I shot on race day below.     MEN 1. Abdi [...]

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Trailblazer’s Fall Running Series Starts 9/16

by TonyDasilva September 7, 2011 Events
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Join Trailblazer staffer, Abigail and staff, for a casual downtown run from our Trailblazer New Haven store on Friday, September, 16th, at 6pm! It’s a fun 2k run around downtown New Haven and looping back to our NH store for some refreshments, fluids, and witty banter and free stuff! Asics is a supporter of our [...]

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New Haven Road Race Packet Pick Up at Trailblazer (PICS)

by TonyDasilva September 2, 2011 In Stores
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I just came back from the packet pick up at our New Haven store for the New Haven Road Race this Monday and things were hopping. You guys are amped! I was able to chat with a few of you and even grab the race coordinator for JB Sports, John Bysiewicz, for a quick minute to [...]

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New Haven Road Race – 9/5

by TonyDasilva September 2, 2011 In Stores
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UPDATE: PACKET PICK UP STARTS TODAY IN OUR NEW HAVEN STORE. COME DOWN OR GET IN TOUCH WITH US FOR ANY QUESTIONS AT 203.865.6244! Trailblazer is happy and proud to be a main sponsor for this year’s New Haven Road Race once again. Check out some of the newdetails and map of the course below. Race [...]

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