Kelty Poseidon

The Kelty Poseidon pack, part of Kelty's Speed Pack Series, is a sleek and low-profile hydrator with some really nice touches. The padded back panel wicks moisture away from your back, while both adjustable waistbelt and sternum straps ensure a locked-and-loaded fit. There's a blinker light loop and well-placed reflective accents for early morning or evening urban forays, and a stash pocket holds wallet, keys, energy bar or even a light, compressible shell. Padded shoulder straps are extra comfortable, and durability isn't an issue with Kelty's Sasquatch-proof Durabag material. The Poseidon's two-liter capacity is perfect for lunchbreak getaways and century breakaways alike. A taste-free polyethylene reservoir with an anti-microbial coating means today's water won't taste like last month's Gatorade, while eliminating breeding grounds for freaky biological experiments.

$44.95

Quench Your Thirst
This is a great little hydration pack. I have taken it on several day hikes and have no complaints. Easy to clean and bite valve doesn't leak.

Training Tips

If you consume 100 calories a day more than you need, you will gain about 10 pounds in a year. A reasonable combination of diet and exercise can help control your weight. The key is to balance your caloric intake with the amount of exercise.

You can increase your maximum oxygen consumption by approximately 15% when you work out three times a week for at least 30 minutes at 70% of your maximum heart rate.

Low weight, high rep circuit training combines the best of both worlds: aerobic and anaerobic training. Keeping the rest time in between high repeats low excercises like bench press, leg presses, inclined sit-ups, and upright rows is the key to maximum benefits.

As a long distance runner, a gradual increase in distance each week will allow you to build a solid areobic base. Distance increase should be no more than 10% of the previous week's distance.