Here is just a collection of endurance style events, I need to pick one to aim for:
The 2-Day Polaris Challenge – I’ve fancied this since I was a kid and saw photos of grimey women crawling knee deep in mud with their bikes.
MTB Orienteering or Trailquests
Watches and Related Gizmos
KiFit Body Monitor
Garmin Forerunner 310 XT
Garmin Forerunner 405
Garmin Forerunner 305
Garmin Forerunner FR60
Nike + Sportband
Adidas miCoach
Adidas miCoach Mobile iPhone App
Swimovate Swimming Watch
Shoes and footwear
Nike Free 3.0
Vibram Five Fingers
Vibram Five Finger Speed
Asics Gel Kayano 14
Salomon XA pro GTX
FitFlop Sandals
Soft Star Run Amoc
Bags
Salomon Raid Revo 20
Asics Barrios
Books
Born to Run
50 50 Dean Karnazes
Survival of the Fittest
Software
RunSaturday
Top iPhone Apps for Runners
TrailRunner and RaceBunny
Others
The Stick and Other Massagers
Nokia N82 -
Sony Walkman W Series
EA Sports Active
iPhone Sports Band
Kangoo Jumps
Hoo Haa Ride & Glide
Here are a selection of links providing tips for the Polaris Challenge:
General tips:
1. http://www.bikeadventuresuk.com/polaris.html
2. http://www.polarischallenge.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=75
3. http://www.mtbbritain.co.uk/polaris_challenge_autumn_2003.html
4. http://www.singletrackworld.com/article.php?sid=858
Kit Lists:
1. http://www.polarischallenge.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=158
2. http://www.polarischallenge.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=129