Phil's Soapbox

Originally submitted at REI Go the distance! The Nathan Elite 1 Plus waistpack helps you run farther, stay hydrated and expand your personal fitness limits. Nathan Elite 1 Plus Waistpack Great pack; bottle not so good. By Phil the Runner from Washington, DC on 9/19/2010   3 out of 5 Pros: Comfortable, Stable, Highly Adjustable Cons: Poor Construction, Leaky Valve Best Uses: Running Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational What Is Your Gear Style: Comfort Driven Was this a gift?: No The belt bag fits well and is easily adjusted. It keeps everything in place and has room for energy bars and keys without feeling too bulky. The bottle that comes with the bag, however, is poorly designed. After only two months of use, the valve and the finger hook all came apart in the middle of a run. I would recommend the bag to anyone, with the caveat to purchase another water bottle. ( legalese )

I'm trying something new. I going to try blogging from my phone, because I never do it at home. We'll see if I actually contribute to the blog I set up.

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On the heels of my first post, I have something I want to talk about. I think many of the feelings of about Mitt Romney's religion are completely off-base and miss the point of what the questions should be. The focus seems to be much of the controversial past of the LDS Church. If one were considering converting to the religion those questions may be more valid and definitely understandable. However, those that bring up the various policies and doctrines aren't interested in answers, rather they would legitimize their dislike for Romney. When in fact, all they really do is demonstrate their own ignorance, and willful ignorance at that.  If someone wanted to, they could find out about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, its doctrines, policies, and how its members lived their lives. One can go to www.lds.org, to find out any answer to any question one might have. I love the nonsensical argument that you need to talk to a former member of the LDS Church to get...

This is a new occurrence for me: to contribute to a blog. I am finally entered the world of unlimited public scrutiny. Great for me!!