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joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
Wow. That is an interesting pitch they have. Id love to try one... but I dont have $50 to throw away or should I say, invest.
It would be neat if it did work well. Ill wait to see if one of the running shiops locally carries them and maybe next spring ill have to check them out.
Thanks for the link Steve. You run?
It would be neat if it did work well. Ill wait to see if one of the running shiops locally carries them and maybe next spring ill have to check them out.
Thanks for the link Steve. You run?
Phonedave
Well-Known Member
Never used it myself, but I know some American Football teams are using these Core Controll Cooling "grips".
http://www.avacore.com/
But at $3,000 a pop, they make the Bex Runner look like a super bargin.
-dave
http://www.avacore.com/
But at $3,000 a pop, they make the Bex Runner look like a super bargin.
-dave
JillC LI
Well-Known Member
I've never heard of it.......and I'm almost as addicted to the Runner's World web site as I am to this one! :ROFLOL:
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
I love that we have to specify since Steve is involved in the thread. :lol:
garyhoov
Trophy Husband
Maybe I'm just getting old (actually there's no "maybe" about that specific statement:lookaroun), but I'm reluctant to try such technologies.
I'd think that I'd adjust my routine before resorting to technology like that.
. . . of course I try to stay away from any sort of fancy clothing, training routines etc. that are likely to greatly improve my performance . . . because then I wouldn't have any excuse for how slow I'd still be.
I'd think that I'd adjust my routine before resorting to technology like that.
. . . of course I try to stay away from any sort of fancy clothing, training routines etc. that are likely to greatly improve my performance . . . because then I wouldn't have any excuse for how slow I'd still be.
garyhoov
Trophy Husband
We're trying!
Are you coming in January?
I promise not to stalk you if you say yes.:lookaroun
. . . though I can't speak for others, so I understand if you don't want to comment.:lookaroun
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
Excellent.We're trying!
Do you think Steve could pull the rockstar status Martin seems to draw?
I think we need to start with a 5K or less! LOL
garyhoov
Trophy Husband
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
Ahh. It is the mickey tattoo huh.Nah Martin in much more rock n roll than me
Good luck starting. Stick with it. You will start to love it once you get over the initial "What in the world am I doing phase"
I might be there for that one. You just never know.
JillC LI
Well-Known Member
Every journey begins with a single step. I remember running my very first mile, and then my very first 5K race. Both were huge accomplishments and sources of pride for me. And then, a long time later, I ran my first marathon. Watch out - running is addictive!
I received a google alert re: a BEX Runner thread and had to check it out for myself... this is the first one I've seen. My name is Brett Warner and I am the inventor of the BEX Runner and founder of Cool Palms LLC in Austin. I don't want to intercede too much on the conversation, but just want to let you all know that the reason no one has heard of us yet, is because we are that new. We launched in March at the USA Fit national organizers meeting - www.youtube.com/bexrunner. We have been reviewed by the Wall Street Journal and are currently being featured in a 3 minute segment on NBC News Health - http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/h..._And_Your_Exercise_Regimen_Washington_DC.html.
We have been focused on patents and efficacy testing and are now turning our attention to sales, retail and distribution.
My wife and I are new marathoners and will be looking forward to WDW marathon 2011 and hope to have a booth set up.
The conversation about cooling the palms to cool the core is legit. The $3,000 medical grade unit corecontrol was just reviewed by a university to show the impact on weight-lifters.... yes weight lifters.
If you want to try BEX Runner - I would love to support your training. BEX Runner is currently available at www.BEXrunner.com and will soon be in running retail stores across the country. My guess is that it will be cheaper to buy them at retailers, when and if they pick up our product. Regardless, we accept all returns. So if you are curious, intrigued, or already a believer - try it out... post your reviews (good, bad, other)... and return it if you dont' like it. I've had 2 returns in the last 100 orders - and both were because the individual is waiting for the next version that will be specifically for marathoners and last 4-5 hours. The current version lasts about an hour and then the advice is to wet the fabric at water stops to keep a cool surface to your palm. Doesn't have to be cold... just cooler than the outside air.
This is a fun product that actually works.
Keep posting, email - brettwwarner@coolpalmsllc.com, call, or other if you want any specifics on the product. Good luck with your training.
Brett
We have been focused on patents and efficacy testing and are now turning our attention to sales, retail and distribution.
My wife and I are new marathoners and will be looking forward to WDW marathon 2011 and hope to have a booth set up.
The conversation about cooling the palms to cool the core is legit. The $3,000 medical grade unit corecontrol was just reviewed by a university to show the impact on weight-lifters.... yes weight lifters.
If you want to try BEX Runner - I would love to support your training. BEX Runner is currently available at www.BEXrunner.com and will soon be in running retail stores across the country. My guess is that it will be cheaper to buy them at retailers, when and if they pick up our product. Regardless, we accept all returns. So if you are curious, intrigued, or already a believer - try it out... post your reviews (good, bad, other)... and return it if you dont' like it. I've had 2 returns in the last 100 orders - and both were because the individual is waiting for the next version that will be specifically for marathoners and last 4-5 hours. The current version lasts about an hour and then the advice is to wet the fabric at water stops to keep a cool surface to your palm. Doesn't have to be cold... just cooler than the outside air.
This is a fun product that actually works.
Keep posting, email - brettwwarner@coolpalmsllc.com, call, or other if you want any specifics on the product. Good luck with your training.
Brett
Phonedave
Well-Known Member
It seems like a good idea on paper, but I think it would be a problem in execution.
So I freeze this thing, and it lasts an hour. It takes that long before the gun goes off, at least. At WDW, you can be 2 -3 hours from the time you leave the room to the time your corral goes off.
I know the idea is sound. I have been sticking my hands in a sink of ice water for a long while now, not just when running but when hot from other activity. Sticking your legs in ice water after running is good too, but that requires a special set up (or a cold pool ). It would be nice if it stayed really cold for a long time, maybe after you activate it.
I may try it, but not for $50. If it comes down a bit I would do it.
-dave
So I freeze this thing, and it lasts an hour. It takes that long before the gun goes off, at least. At WDW, you can be 2 -3 hours from the time you leave the room to the time your corral goes off.
I know the idea is sound. I have been sticking my hands in a sink of ice water for a long while now, not just when running but when hot from other activity. Sticking your legs in ice water after running is good too, but that requires a special set up (or a cold pool
). It would be nice if it stayed really cold for a long time, maybe after you activate it.I may try it, but not for $50. If it comes down a bit I would do it.
-dave
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
I think this would be the only solution for a an extended wait like WDW. Then again, if temperatures were what people reported last year, I think the thing would stay cool on it own... or even the runner.It seems like a good idea on paper, but I think it would be a problem in execution.
So I freeze this thing, and it lasts an hour. It takes that long before the gun goes off, at least. At WDW, you can be 2 -3 hours from the time you leave the room to the time your corral goes off.
I know the idea is sound. I have been sticking my hands in a sink of ice water for a long while now, not just when running but when hot from other activity. Sticking your legs in ice water after running is good too, but that requires a special set up (or a cold pool
I may try it, but not for $50. If it comes down a bit I would do it.
-dave
I hate to be one of the people that cant afford to try new stuff until I get to demo a version of the product, but I am. I just cant take a chance with 50 bones.
Welcome Brett to our little community here at wdwmagic. This sub community (running section) is only a few months strong but we have had really great turn out.