What? It Makes PERFECT Sense To Talk About These 2 Items Together...

I have 2 "mini-reviews" that I'd like to do. I was not asked to do these reviews. These are just things I've been using that have been working for me. Just wanted to point that out.

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First: "Toe Caps."

I bought a box of these about 2 years ago when I was training for Grandma's Marathon. I was having issues with dying toenails and pain in the toes while running. So someone at a local running store recommended Body Glide and Toe Caps. I "lubed" up my feet with Body Glide, and I "capped" some sore toes with Toe Caps. And you know what? That REALLY helped!! Here are my feet and toes before and after a 17 mile run:

Those middle toes cause me some trouble. They are a little "long," and sometimes things like this happen:

Fast-forward 2 years. I've been having a little problem with those middle toes again (mostly because I'm trying to break in new shoes). My right middle toe got really sore after a long run last week, and then it got even worse after a tempo run a few days later. So I busted out the 2-year-old, used Toe Caps. And you know what? They worked like a charm on my 12 miler 2 days ago:

So if you have issues like I do, go get yourself some Toe Caps.

"Like condoms for your toes, only non-sexual"
(Not their actual slogan, but it SHOULD be)

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Second: "Drill" Sunglasses, from Ryders Eyewear

I've only had these for about a month, but I'm really enjoying them. I've already worn them for 2 major PR races:

Lake Johanna 4 Miler and the Human Race 5K

I figured Ryders would LOVE to see a shot of their sunglasses in a crapper:

Here's what they look like when they're not in the crapper:

I have a bit of a smaller face, and they fit me well. They totally stayed put for those to quick / hard races. I still have yet to try them on a bike ride, but I can't wait. They quickly became my favorite sunglasses. I still like my Zeals, but these Ryders seem to fit better and stay put a little better.


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The giveaway open to everyone closes on Friday, and the "Fools" voting closes on Saturday. Good luck!