Gear West Blog
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Adventure!
Summer is fading away and stuff in general is just as weird (if that is the correct, catch-all phrase to politely cover all that has happened and is still happening... -
After The Storm Subsides
Gear West received our copies of the 2020 Multisport Calendar from the printer just as concerns about the Coronavirus closed restaurants and more throughout the state. The calendar has been... -
Training for an IM that may not happen...
Time to just talk training. Not that training is all I think about, in fact, that is the issue. Who is thinking about racing with all that is happening in... -
Where to Begin...
Where to begin? By the time I think about the topics I might touch on … a few days later, everything changes in this crazy world of 2020. I started... -
A Ski Store Owner’s Musings
The “wow!” stage has moved on. We remember the day, the hour when the World Cup at Wirth Park was cancelled and that was just the beginning. “We are all... -
Biking Through All Challenges
Those of us who have choices right now are very fortunate. I have the options to put the phrase ‘look at the bright side’ into reality, if I choose. Yes,... -
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Triathlon winter/pre-season guide
Are you avoiding thinking about the upcoming triathlon season or are you itching to get back into the training routine? Maybe you’re already visiting the gym with gusto or maybe... -
Senior Nationals 2020, Houghton Michigan
After sneaking into Minneapolis between ice storms, the week was off to an interesting start. Disappointingly low snow pack out east had led to some creative workouts leading up to... -
Finally, a new blog post from Jan!
Finally, an updated Blog on …. What should the title say? “One ultra busy, aging lady’s challenge to return to fitness post injury?” Those adjectives are not too uplifting. Maybe... -
Where do Gear West’s Skis Come From? Part 1
Designing skis is our supplier’s job. I am sure many of you have heard stories of World Cup racers having astronomically large... -
Accident Recovery and more...
Three months from the date of the bike accident I am finally updating my blog. After time, thoughts are more cohesive, and I feel motivated to use my experiences to...
