Caffeine Inhaler

This amazing contraption was created by a Harvard professor.  Check out the story here!

Yurbuds

Check out these great sport earphones.  They're guaranteed never to fall out during activity and are sweat+water resistant.  Head over to the Yurbuds website!

It's Beautiful

Song Map

Ever wonder where Penny Lane is in relation to the Highway to Hell?

An interactive map can be found here, and prints can be purchased here.

Sugar Bowl Champs

Go Blue!

$25 @ The M Den

Explanation Bandages

Let everyone know how you got hurt:

Available at Urban Outfitters.

Self-Defense Nightstand

No, it's not a real thing, but there is some other cool stuff over at the Function Monkey.

The Perfect Tie

I love it.

Cool Coffee Mugs

Via Amazon.

Plug Mug.

Gas Tank Mug.

Cadence

Cadence is a prosthetic limb that allows amputees to ride bicycles:

Learn more about the award-winning design here, or check out the video:

I Want One

... of these:

Yes, that is a sleeping bag with arms and legs.  Available here.

"Los Tiempos Van Cambiando" by: Franky Perez ft. The Forest Rangers

If you could not tell, this song is a Spanish cover of one of the most popular Bob Dylan tracks of all time: "The Times Are A-Changin'"

The Happiness Project

The Happiness Project by: Gretchen Rubin is my current leisure read.  The basic premise is how Rubin dedicated an entire year to finding her own happiness in the world.  Her website states:

"The Happiness Project is one of the most thoughtful works on happiness to have emerged from the recent explosion of interest in the subject.  Rubin weaves together philosophy, scientific research, history, analysis, and real-life experiences as she explains what worked for her—and what didn’t.  Her conclusions are sometimes counter-intuitive – for example, she finds that money can buy happiness, when spent correctly – but they resonate with readers of all backgrounds.
Filled with practical advice, sharp insight, charm, and humor, The Happiness Project manages to be illuminating yet entertaining, profound yet compulsively readable.   But The Happiness Project isn’t just an engaging and provocative book.  Gretchen’s passion for her subject jumps off the page, and reading a few chapters of this book will inspire you to start your own happiness project."

I'll be sure to update you all after I finish it.
 

Camera Lens Coffee Mug

These are probably the most unique set of coffee mugs I've ever seen.  Our friends over at Photojojo have introduced us to the Canon Camera Lens Mugs:

Available in either a white, 70-200mm lens mug (right) and a black, 24-105mm lens mug (left).  The black lens has a realistic lens-cap lid with rubber-grip focus zoom rings.  It even has an auto-focus switch that actually switches.  The white lens has a liquid tight travel lid and a rubber-grip bottom to keep it from sliding on your dash.  

Find them here, starting at only $24.  Or, if you're more partial to Nikon lenses, they have those too.

Yeeeeeee!

"The Blue Danube Waltz" by: Johann Strauss II

It's a bow-tie Sunday, for sure ...

Both of the above available at The Tie Bar.

Fantastic:

Do I smell new Nike NFL uniforms next season?

Verbatim Store 'n' Stay USB Drive

• Plug-in, stay-in USB drive for netbooks/notebooks
• Snag-free design for easy transport
• Removable for easy file sharing
• Always there, always ready flash drive
• Compatible with Windows 7, Vista, XP or 2000, Mac OS 9.x or higher, Linux kernel 2.6x and higher
• Available in 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB capacities
• Available here

Forever Young

"Forever Young" by: Audra Mae

Matt Damon & Jack Nicholson

Need to gift-wrap anything soon?  Head on over to Wordless Design and snag some of their WORDLESS® WRAP.  It's the next coolest thing to wrapping something in the funny pages, and you can find almost any sweet nothing to circle.  The only downside is that it is made in Milan, and five sheets will cost you about $45.

Tip O' the Day

During my longer runs, I usually take a little Gatorade or something similar to consume mid-way through for a little energy, but today I tried something different.  At mile 4, of my 8-mile jaunt, I devoured a GU Energy Gel.  The "Mandarin Orange" flavor was less than desirable, but the packet rejuvenated me within minutes.  My next two miles felt almost like my very first two, in terms of pep in my step.  I'd highly recommend these to anyone for some much needed, mid-workout fuel.

According to the GU website, "A shot of fast-acting natural fructose (fruit sugar) goes straight to work building your energy levels back up while the maltodextrin is quickly absorbed and sent to your muscles. Vital electrolytes keep your blood chemistry in line and hydration levels stable. Calcium keeps your muscles humming and caffeine adds an extra kick to your power."

My God, How Scarred We Are

The Gel-Noosa Tri 6:

Check them out.

"A Little More Time" by: ZOX

10 Thoughts During My First 10-Mile Run

So I just completed my first 10-mile run ever, and needless to say I am ecstatic about reaching this personal running milestone.  During my time out on the pavement, numerous thoughts crossed my mind.  The 10 best are as follows:
 

1:  It's a beautiful day.  There's nothing better for a morning run than perfect weather.

2.  Light bulb!  I had a spectacular idea for a race day shirt:

  Remember to Smile

3.  I'm really digging my new Amphipod RunLite Hydration Belt.  It later will prove to be a life-saver on this run, and it forces me to stand a little more upright than I usually do.

4.  Mile 5: HALFWAY.  I love the midpoint of my runs, especially "out-and-back" ones.  It's all downhill from here.


5.  Mile 7: my feet hurt.  Both of my feet are a little sore at this point, but I always like to think back to a Nike ad I saw once that read:  There comes a time when you'd rather injure your body than injure your pride.  It's definitely not the smartest training motto, but it's a little nice motivation.

6.  This song:

"Country Roads" by: Pretty Lights

7.  Mile 8: Sir, meet the wall.

Ouch.

8.  I have the best friends in the world.  I realize that this has absolutely nothing to do with running at all, but I ran past a familiar place on my run today.  This place holds countless memories with the coolest people I know.  I'm glad I have them.

9.  Truth:

10.  As I turn down my street, legs feeling like Jell-O, I can't help but feel accomplished.  While I'm still nowhere near where I want to be for my eventual race goals, this is perfect for where I am now.  From struggling with 2 miles at the beginning of the summer to this, it's amazing where you can go with a little hard work and a positive mental attitude. 

Sharpie Gel Highlighter

Just when you thought the game could no longer be changed, Sharpie goes and invents the coolest thing since sliced bread: the gel highlighter.  With classes starting right around the corner, I highly recommend you pick up a pack of these.

• New gel stick technology provides the strongest smear protection across most pen and marker inks and ink jet printouts!
• Won't bleed through paper. Works on all paper surfaces including glossy and thin papers, magazines and Bibles
• Won't dry out if left uncapped
• Sharpie Gel technology writes as long as a traditional pen-style highlighter
• Gel stick conforms to your handwriting style
• Perfect for highlighting, writing, doodling and drawing
• Twist bottom to advance gel stick
• Available in Orange, Pink, Yellow, Green, and Blue

According to Sharpie: "Will it change the way you highlight?  Gel yes!"