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Timex Ironman Global Trainer With Integrated GPS

Timex has released some great outdoor watches during the past year including their Expedition WS4 and the recent Expedition E-Altimeter. Last month, Timex announced their latest watch release, the updated Timex Ironman Global Trainer equipped with integrated GPS. Designed for strenuous multisport use, the Ironman Global Trainer will track your location, pace, speed and distance, all in a single, sleek device. 

Prevent Exercise Induced Asthma With ColdAvenger

A recent article in the New York Times stated that winter athletes are more likely to get exercise induced asthma, a side effect of continually breathing dry, cold air. Montana company Talus hopes to help prevent cold weather outdoor athletes from damaging their lungs with their ColdAvenger line of products. 

HOKA Super Cushioned Trail Shoes

 

Despite all of the buzz surrounding barefoot running at the moment, French footwear company HOKA has decided to go in the opposite direction. Called Hubbles, HOKA's new line of super cushioned trail shoes will debut in May 2010, with the Mafate edition the first to be released. 

Tell Your Wet Gear To Stuffitts

Tired of lacing up damp, smelly running shoes, hiking shoes or climbing boots? Check out Georgia based company Stuffitts. Started by ultra runner Mike Huebner, Stuffitts shoe inserts absorb nearly 100% of wetness and odor causing bacteria, doing most of the work in under an hour. 

Combination Rugged Cell Phone, GPS And Sports Computer

German company MiaVojo has created a sophisticated device that combines a rugged cell phone with a GPS device and a sports computer. Called the MAMBO2 SE, this new sports device can be used for any activity such as cycling, hiking, or running. All of your training and GPS tracking information is automatically uploaded and stored on the MiaVojo Sport website where it can be analyzed in realtime or saved for later.