Epinions Recent Reviews for DirtyDan

Good thriller

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 16:07:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DirtyDan - The Sum of All Fears by Tom Clancy is a true, keep you on the edge of your seat, scarily realistic thriller. Tom Clancy is considered one of the masters of the thriller genre and The Sum of All Fears is a prime example of why. The premise of this book...

Nice shorts

Sun, 8 Oct 2006 02:17:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DirtyDan - The Brooks Aire-Flo Baggie running short are my current favorites. These shorts are designed for running as the name indicates but also as the name indicates they are a little longer and a little baggier than a traditional running short. There are a...

Kyle Field: Home of the 12th Man

Sun, 1 Oct 2006 01:37:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DirtyDan - I love college football. I would be lying if I told you that I didn’t consider the football prospects when I was deciding where to go to grad school albeit it was a small factor. Of the places I’ve seen a college football game Kyle Field is my favorite...

Inspiration Swimming Style

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:55:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DirtyDan - Gold in the Water by P.H. Mullen is one of the best books I’ve read this year. Gold in the Water is a non-fiction book that chronicles the lead up to the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. The main focus of the book is on 4 swimmers; Kurt Grote,...

Doesn't have the power

Sun, 3 Sep 2006 18:48:56 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author DirtyDan - When I first heard about the Ciclosport HAC4 I was pretty excited. The HAC4 promised power measurement on the bike at a price that was way, way cheaper than most power meters. The reason power measurement was so exciting was that it is perhaps the best...

My first Ironman

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 17:45:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author DirtyDan - I chose Ironman Florida 2005 (IMFL) for my first IM race for a couple of reasons, one, it was close enough to drive to and two, because I'd heard it's the "easiest" of the big North American IMs. For those of you who are not familiar with the Ironman it...

Became Garbage within 2 Weeks

Thu, 22 May 2003 12:43:11 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author DirtyDan - I definitely do not recommend this pump pretty much across the board. Here is the story, my original frame pump had worn out, I bought a new one, which promptly broke, then I bought the Zefal Mini Double Shot. The first frame pump I had was a Zefal so I...

A Cut Above

Wed, 21 May 2003 17:47:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DirtyDan - Originally, I had made the statement that Clif Shot was the best gel. I must now stand corrected. Carb Boom and Clif Shot have a lot of similarities, Carb Boom is just a step or two above and now my own gel of choice.

I’ve gotten a couple...

My Noble Steed

Tue, 20 May 2003 15:08:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author DirtyDan - After I did my first triathlon on my beater mountain bike I’ve had since I was 13 I knew that I needed a new bike in order to compete in triathlon. So I shopped around a lot and I came up with a Lemond Alpe D’Huez. I’ve had the bike for...

Fun in the Sun (or rain in my case)

Mon, 19 May 2003 16:16:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author DirtyDan - The California Half Ironman is an absolute blast. This race has been around since 2000, in 2002 it was changed to a half ironman rather than a full. If you are not familiar with the half format is a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike and a 13.1 mile run; All...

Basic Hydration

Sun, 27 Oct 2002 23:06:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author DirtyDan - It doesn’t take to long being involved in outdoor sports before you come to understand that getting enough water is really, really important. It doesn’t matter so much how you get it but staying hydrated is not only key to peak performance but...

Inside Triathlon Magazine: I'm Wasting my Money by not Subscribing

Thu, 24 Oct 2002 11:31:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author DirtyDan - It’s kinda silly that I don’t subscribe to Inside Triathlon. I’ve come to the conclusion that I am totally a child of the information age and because one of my occupations happens to be triathlon I am at the mercy of tri related books,...

Sports Basement: Going Down to the Sports Basement

Tue, 22 Oct 2002 19:03:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DirtyDan - The coolest feature about Sportsbasemant.com is the same on that turned me on to it. When you register for USA Triathlon membership you get 10% off every purchase you make there. Not only that, and this is the good stuff, you get $25 gift certificate...

Makes a Better Road Helmet I Think

Tue, 22 Oct 2002 02:51:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author DirtyDan - I’m gonna spare everyone the lecture on why a helmet is absolutely necessary for any type of cycling and assume that all of us are in the 21st century and realize the benefits of wearing a helmet. I’ve had the Nemesis 2 Pro for almost a year and...

If You Have to Ride in the Winter...

Sun, 20 Oct 2002 04:10:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DirtyDan - Writing this review somewhat depresses me. When I start training again in November, summer will be long gone and I’ll be wearing these bad boys for at least the next 5 months. Of course I’d probably be eve n more depressed if I didn’t have...

Top Gel Choice

Sat, 19 Oct 2002 15:45:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DirtyDan - As with energy bars the mark of a grade A gel is the ease in which it is consumed during exercise. A Gel is all well and good when you’re lounging around but is it easy to slug down when you’re pushing your anaerobic threshold? I ‘ve tied...

Easily the #1 Energy Bar

Fri, 18 Oct 2002 19:07:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author DirtyDan - Ahh the Clif bar…The beauty of the Clif bar is simple. It is the first energy bar that is based on the premise that an energy bar is to be eaten during exercise. If you have ever choked down an energy bar while actually exercising you obviously know...

How Funny are the Air Horns?

Wed, 10 Oct 2001 04:15:47 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author DirtyDan - As a general rule, the ol’ Danster is a sucker for a rags to riches sports movie, granted we’ve seen it many, many times before, but I still seem to like them. The other day my roommate brought home A Knight’s Tale, it is an entertaining film and it does...

Carl's Jr.: Great Way to Kick Off Dan Gets Fat Month!

Wed, 3 Oct 2001 18:15:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author DirtyDan - I decided that the 2001 triathlon season would end on September 30. I ran the 5K at the Duke City Marathon and am taking the month of October off from training and racing. The affectionate name I have come up with for October is “Dan Gets Fat Month,”...

Electronic Gaming Magazine: I Don't Play Games Enough to Really Use EGM.

Wed, 3 Oct 2001 15:15:37 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author DirtyDan - Once upon a time, when I had a lot more time on my hands, I played video games, a lot. Things like work, school, training, eating, sleeping all seem to take away from video game time. At any rate that’s not what the review is about. When I actually was...

New Mexico Daily Lobo: Another Good Reason not to Skip Class

Mon, 1 Oct 2001 12:16:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author DirtyDan - Pretty much every day cruising through campus I pick up a copy of the Good ol¡¯ New Mexico Daily Lobo. The Daily Lobo is the campus newspaper here at the University of New Mexico. It¡¯s one thing that I miss when I skip class and don¡¯t come on to...

Truth Or Consequences Municipal Golf Course: Should've Stayed on I-25

Fri, 28 Sep 2001 17:30:15 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author DirtyDan - I almost knew better when I pulled off the highway…

I was down in the southern part of New Mexico for a swim meet last weekend, I had played the New Mexico State University Golf Course on Saturday, and driving home Sunday, there were two...

New Mexico State University Golf Course: Play it Next Time You're in Las Cruces on "Business"

Mon, 24 Sep 2001 00:39:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author DirtyDan - I was down in Las Cruces to coach at a swim meet this weekend at the New Mexico State University pool. My kids swam in the mornings and were done by noon on Saturday so I had plenty of time to kill in the afternoon. I decided to make a little golf...

Puerto Del Sol Golf Course: !Puerto!

Sat, 22 Sep 2001 01:32:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author DirtyDan - These days, Puerto del Sol is my main stomping ground when it comes to golf. It’s where I played my first nine holes and where I play most often now. For what Puerto del Sol is, it is a great course and facility.

Puerto del Sol (that’s “door...

Functional but Ugly

Sat, 8 Sep 2001 01:12:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author DirtyDan - The Heartsafe T, which they don’t have here, I believe is the model previous to the Heartsafe TZ, from what I can tell, it’s the same thing but the T is way uglier. So just to let you know if you give me a NH I really don’t care, it’s close enough.
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