A material called PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)

Foot blisters are the bane of athletes, particularly distance and trail runners. Its’ one of those injuries that are so common they tend to be discounted.  Although they rarely keep runners sidelined, they do take a physical and mental toll!  Blister occurrence has been investigated in athletes, hikers and in military populations and ranges from 39% to 50%. 
Unfortunately, blister management has not progressed significantly in recent decades and blisters remain a familiar injury requiring treatment.
Stopping blisters is all too often a hit and miss affair. Tapes, lubricants, specialised socks ... the results are typically mixed to poor.

Long hot showers, physio appointments and herbal remedies in the bathroom cabinet - when it comes to back pain, we've tried them all!  But now there is hope for the eight* out of ten Kiwis suffering from back pain, thanks to a new product championed by rowing star Mahe Drysdale.

The South Islands longest body of water, the Clutha River, will this week play host to a fleet of adventure seeking kayakers competing in the inaugural Wild Descent Kayak event that kicks off on Thursday ( 25th April,2013).

The new Quad Lock for iPhone 5 is the lightest and strongest iPhone 5 Bike Mount on the market.

Queenstown’s new Rabbit Ridge Bike Resort will have a ‘soft’ opening on April 27 with riding available on some of the newly constructed trails. Rider numbers are limited to invitation only to reduce traffic and enable trails to bed in.

Cancelled all engagements for the coming week? Check. Bridget Jones undies stockpiled? Check. Stash of chocolate hidden under the bed? Check. Okay - so we can't help you with your chocoholic status, but we can help you enjoy superior comfort, style and protection during your period with new Tampax Pearl - so you're free to do what you want, when you want!

New Zealanders will no longer need to “Pass Go” on the streets of London to collect $200 with the announcement today that Auckland city is to be immortalised with its very own official MONOPOLY board.

Ziptrek Ecotours is flying high after almost four years in business and over a quarter of a million zips successfully completed.

Capitalizing on the enormous success of the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3, the region of Mont-Tremblant will launch, starting in May, its transformation into a high-calibre North-American training hub.  Held in Mont-Tremblant for the first time last year, the IRONMAN, a particularly demanding triathlon, required installation of major infrastructure assets. This motivated event organizers and their partners to achieve a second objective by making these facilities available, through permanent training courses, to athletes from all over the world.

The prestigious Port of Tauranga Half triathlon has received further kudos in what will be its 25th anniversary event in January 2014; with confirmation the iconic race will again carry National Long Distance Championship status and World Championship qualification.

Andrea Hewitt returned to something closer to her best form with a 6th place finish at the latest round of the ITU World Triathlon Series in San Diego on Saturday.

BikeNZ has been forced to tweak their track cycling campaign after changes by the world ruling body the UCI for world championship and Olympic qualification.

Omegawave, a leader in physiological readiness technology, is today announcing a collaboration with the Russian National Triathlon team, one of the worlds’ leading teams in triathlon.  

Anxious at the thought of keeping your children occupied these school holidays? Well you needn't worry, because Hi-5 is happy to do all the work for you!

Bills, boardroom meetings, bikini waxes, baby vaccinations - life is busy enough without having to add your skin to your to-do list! Thankfully Olay offers one less stress this season, with an all new Total Effects formula - 2X the power for skin renewal1!

San Diego is the next stop on the ITU World Triathlon Series circuit, with the best in the world descending on the location where it all started in 39 years ago. Racing will take in a 2 lap swim course, an 8 lap bike course focused on Mission Bay Drive and a 3 lap run course on Oceanfront Walk and Bayfront Walk surrounding Mission Boulevard. The venue is adjacent to Fiesta Island, which hosted the world's first-ever triathlon on September 25, 1974.

After three successful months in operation, Queenstown’s award-winning Gibbston Valley Winery is relocating its Arrowtown Tasting Room to larger premises right next door.

Australian, Ben Allen defended his title at the 11th annual Paymark XTERRA Rotorua Triathlon today, defending his title by just 19 seconds over South African, Stuart Marais. New Zealand teenager, Olly Shaw rounded out the Tri Nations podium, with a career first elite medal.

Triathlon New Zealand has appointed highly respected international coach Jon Brown to the role of High Performance Coach within the Tri NZ HP Programme.

Four Authentic San Francisco Run Events Partner To Create A Year-Long Run Series

SodaStream recently conducted a study that proves that having a SodaStream machine helps you to drink 30% more water, and less store-bought fizzy drinks. I thought this could be really interesting health article – having access to cheap, environmentally-friendly sparkling water can make people far more inclined to get their recommended daily intake. 

A top field of national and international teams are expected to sign up quickly for Chapter 3 of the GODZone adventure race being held in Kaikoura next year. The event dates have now been set down for the 7th to 15th March, 2014 and entries will be open to all teams from the 1st July, 2013.

Thousands of New Zealand women have turned their New Year’s resolutions into positive dreams, goals and aspirations and in doing so have helped My Special K raise $10,000 for charity Dress For Success.

The funds have been raised by My Special K donating $1 for every positive goal declared on its website. They will help the charity support more than 100 New Zealand women in getting their lives back on track.

Queenstown-based Touch of Spice has been selected as one of the world’s best luxury travel experts by influential magazine Condé Nast Traveller.

The Christchurch Airport Marathon is poised to return to the record entry numbers it was enjoying prior to the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011.