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Petzl William Ball Lock Carabiner
The William Ball Lock Carabiner is an auto locking version of the popular William Lock Carabiner. It is an excellent belay biner for use with belay/rap devices and the high volume makes it easy to use when tying a munter hitch directly from an anchor point. Its large size & pear shape allow the rope to invert easily when icy or muddy conditions exist.
$18.45 
great for belaying
I like this biner for the ease of locking and the overall size. One of my concerns is that the lock does not come completely cover the top of the gate, it leaves some space (maybe a millimeter). I also do not like the fact that the lock is plastic, which if used incorrectly could break. I know it sounds like I am dogging this, however, the relative weight, and Petzel’s gate, make this a worthwhile purchase.
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Training Tips
If you want to make progess in your training, join a running group. A commitment to meet on a regular basis with a group of like minded individuals will help you keep your focus.
An efficient long distance running stride will have you landing on your heal first and rolling to the front of your toes.
One of the most mentally toughening things you can do as a runner who trains daily is to add a morning run into your routine. This means you are doing two runs a day. The morning run is simply more of a mental challenge then anything else.
Have two pairs of running shoes, especially if you live in a wet climate. Consider replacing your shoes no later than 500 miles into the life of the shoes.
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