Kevin Sullivan Joins Drymax Sock Roster

Kevin Sullivan at the 2009 Coyote 2 Moon Race

We are very pleased and excited to announce the addition of ultrarunner Kevin Sullivan to the stable of elite ultra athletes currently competing in Drymax socks. Kevin has been dominating events for some time and was on a continuous search for a sock that did what it said when I met Kevin at the 2009 Coyote 2 Moon race in Ojai. Soon after Kevin wear tested the socks and become an instant convert.

Sullivan, a partner in a major New York law firm trains in the local parks, forests and reservations around his home in Andover, MA. Between his work in mergers and acquisitions, time spent on the Ironman Foundation as well as balancing a family life Kevin has an erratic training schedule to say the least but he obviously makes it work.

As a current member of the elite INOV8 running team Kevin has thrown down some great performances in the last couple of years:

2009

Topsfield/GAC Fat Ass 50k, 1st place, 4:03
Rocky Raccoon 50 – 1st pace, 6:05
Cape Code Half Marathon – 3rd place, 1:15
Coyote Two Moon 100k – 1st place, 13:10
Leona Divide 50 – 2nd place, 6:49

2008


Topsfield/GAC Fat Ass 50k, 1st place, 4:13
Vermont 100 – 2nd place, 16:15
Leona Divide 50 – 2nd place, 7:30

His PR in the Marathon is 2:33 and 100 mile PR is 16:15

On the horizon Kevin plans on competing in the 2009 Western States 100 where he should be a factor for sure..

About Drymax socks Sullivan stated, "One of the great things about our sport is the lack of need for a lot of equipment or gear. But clearly one of the keys to running is protecting our feet. After all, our feet are doing a lot of work and taking a beating for countless hours on all types of terrain. Like most folks, I’ve experienced hot spots, blisters and bruised toenails – just the risks of the hobby, at least that’s what I thought. I already run in the best shoes made for our sport. But I’ve gone through handfuls of different types of socks to find the right fit and function. Keeping my feet dry and blister free are critical, but comfort is also an important factor. I live in New England and we have lots of terrible and wet weather, not to mention rocky terrain. Drymax socks can take it all and dish it back. Since my first run in a pair just a few weeks ago, I became an immediate convert. I have not had a blister or even felt a hot spot since putting them on. And they are SUPER comfortable – to the point that I don’t even feel I have socks on. Unbelievable, but true. Drymax socks have became one of my key pieces of gear and have replaced by blister kits!"

Kevin's running philosophy fits right in at Drymax, "Keep it simple. Runing is one of the moste innately human sports. It is simply putting one foot in front of the other."

Welcome aboard Kevin, we are excited to have you!

photo by Bob MacGillivray

Drymax Athlete Brian Krogmann Dominates At Keys 100

Drymax athlete Brian Krogmann dominated the Keys 100 race in Florida over the weekend in an impressive time of 16 hours, 31 minutes, 11 seconds knocking about 7 hours off last year's winning time.

The Keys 100 is run along US Highway #1, known in the Florida Keys as "Overseas Highway", from Key Largo to Smathers Beach.

Brian was able to finish all 100 miles with zero blisters wearing our Maximum Protection Socks.

About wearing Drymax socks at the race Brian said, "Only went with the one pair of socks that you recommended and did not have to change them at all. Got one hot spot and that was because I was breaking in a shoe that I never wore before."

Great break through win Brian! Congratulations! And kudos to Bob Gentile for his expert crewing!

Additionally, Drymax athlete Hung Ng was able to place 6th male andd 9th overall. Great Job Hung!

photos provided by Brian Krogmann

Drymax Athlete Karl Meltzer Wins Massanutten Mountain Trails 100 Miler

RD Stan Duobinis & Race Winner Karl Melzter At The Finish Of The MMT 100

Congratulations to Drymax athlete Karl Meltzer on a dominating performance winning Saturday's Massanutten Mountain Trails 100 Mile Race in very wet and rainy conditions. Karl's time of 18 hours 29 minutes and 57 seconds is not a record but a tremendous achievement in such adverse conditions. At the time of this report Karl was the first in and his nearest competition looks to be about 2 hours behind.

About Drymax Socks Karl said, "It was textbook! Having no foot issues at Massannutten is almost unheard of because of the nasty rocks, not to mention the 2" of rain that fell on race day!"

This victory marks the 10th year in a row that Karl has won a 100 mile race and his first victory wearing Drymax socks. More to come later! Great Job Karl!!!

photo courtesy MMT 100 Site

Jamie Donaldson In The News

Drymax athlete and top USA 24 Hour Runner Jamie Donaldson received some well earned credit from her local news affiliate with a very nice mention on the air for her amazing accomplishment of being the Top Overall American Runner at the World 24 Hour Running Championships in Bergamo, Italy. Jamie was able to complete over 136 miles in difficult conditions in just 24 hours. Congratulations Jamie and thank you for trusting your feet to Drymax Socks!

Drymax Hiking Socks Tops With Good Housekeeping Magazine

The last month has brought some wonderful press to Drymax socks with features in TrailRunner, Women's Running, Outdoor Life, Triathlon and even Runner's World. Today we received our advanced copy of Good Housekeeping Magzine in which our Lite Hiking socks were the "Lightweight Winners" and our Hiking HD were "Tops in Midweight".

Good Housekeeping really is the seal of approval for consumer goods and with over 4.7 million readers we couldn't be happier to be tested and come out on top.

If you are interested in finding out more about Drymax HD and Lite Hiking socks you can check out our website at http://www.drymaxsocks.com/ . To buy Drymax Hiking socks check out our retail locator function at http://www.drymaxsocks.com/dealers/ .

reprinted courtesy Good Housekeeping Magazine copyright 2009

Drymax Athletes Donaldson & Horn Help USA to Silver Medal

Jamie Donaldson in the foreground at the 24 Hour World Championships

We continue to be amazed by the accomplishments of our great Drymax Athletes. This continued to hold true this weekend with Jamie Donaldson and DebraHorn helping the US 24 Hour Run Team achieve a first ever women's silver medal against a very strong international field this last weekend at teh 24 Hour World Championships in Bergamo Italy.

Jamie finished 4th overall with 136.8 miles and was the top US woman as well as the top overall American. Debra completed 128 miles and was the 3rd place American women as well as the 3rd overall American.

In addition to having 2 Drymax athletes on the world class team, we were proud to be the sock supplier to the US 24 Hour Run Team. We value data from events like these to improve our products, in addition, as one of the only sock manufacturers still proudly made in the USA, this is pretty cool to be part of the US team, even in such a small way.

Here is a race report from rom Dan Brannen of AUA:

Jamie Donaldson of Littleton, Colo. improved her 2008 World 24 Hour Run Championship finish by one place, finishing 4th at the 7th International Association of Ultrarunners' event held this weekend on a 1K road loop through the center of the Italian city of Bergamo. In doing so, she led the U.S. women's squad to the team silver medal behind France.

Donaldson racked up 220.219K or 136.83 miles to finish 20th overall and top American (man or woman) in the combined men's / women's world title field which featured over 200 of the world's best long-range ultradistance runners.

Conditions were particularly challenging, a combination of unusually warm weather and uneven running surface relegating many contenders to the sidelines and rendering final distances relatively modest for such a strong field. Yet Donaldson and her fellow American distaff scorers, Annette Bednosky of Jefferson, North Carolina and Debra Horn of Shaker Heights, Ohio, as well as 4th American woman Carilyn Johnson of El Paso, Texas - all motivated throughout the day and night by the knowledge that they were podium contenders - each achieved personal best performances.

Photo by Annette Bednosky