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gadgets | 31 GADGETS Untitled-2 1 CAMELBAK QUICK-GRIP A lot of runners and trail runners prefer to carry their water in a handheld as op- posed to a backpack/blad- der combo. It's a personal choice but for the least amount of bulk and weight you can't look beyond the Camelbak Quick-Grip. The set includes the excel- lent 610ml Podium Chill Bottle that is insulated to keep your water cold and the perfectly designed grip that includes ventila- tion mesh for sweat-free bottle gripping and a nifty pocket for car- rying keys and a couple of gels. GARMIN FORERUNNER 610 Garmin's new flagship wrist mounted running GPS is one of the hottest gadgets of 2011. A combination of standard buttons and a beautiful touch screen means that its one of most intuitive and easy to use GPS ever. The list of func- tions is mind blowing; GPS, pace, distance, heart rate and calories to name but a few. Another ingenious feature is the Virtual Racer mode which gives you the opportunity to race your past best time in real time which is great fun; it really is you ver- sus you. Hands Down the best running GPS on the market right now. BY ROBBIE LAWLESS The Dublin Marathon date is fast approaching and for those taking part the training will be getting intense. Here we look at a few gadgets that will help with the final training push and make sure you are hitting race day in tip-top shape. SALOMON EXO IV CALF TIGHTS Compression has been the word on everyone's lips lately making its way from a niche product a couple of years ago into the main- stream now. Just take a look around at any of the races and the amount of people with either knee length compression socks or calf tights is incredible. Why are they so popular you may ask? Well, they work that's why! The compres- sion accelerates blood flow, which in turn delivers more oxygen to your muscles. In layman's terms this means increased endurance and per- formance and hope- fully a better finish time on the big day. TS E P T EMB E R COMP E T I T ION 2. Which Recruit Platoon is featured On Parade? 3. What does GPS stand for? Competition closing date is the 19th September Send all entries with your name and address: September Competition, An Cosantóir, DFHQ, Block 5, Ceannt Bks, DFTC, Curragh Camp, Co Kildare, Ireland. Or email to: subs@military.ie Augusts prize winner of €150 voucher for the North Face store is: Rachael Green, Craughwell, Co. Galway THE DEFENCE FORCES MAGAZINE POWERBAR ENERGY GEL Let's admit it, anything legal that will help you out on marathon day is to be welcomed. Gels are one such thing, re- placing the carbs and sodium that the body loses while running long dis- tances and there- fore increasing your performance and hopefully taking some of the pain away! 13/06/2011 17:00:50 his September, the Great Outdoor Store have offered one of our readers the chance to win this month's fantastic competition to win a €100 voucher. All questions are based on this months issue. 1. Who is the book Rebel Heart about?

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