Looking to put a little adventure back into your life? Then you'll definitely want to add Adventure Sports Week to your calendar. The event will once again take place in Farragut State Park near beautiful Coeur d Alene, Idaho and offer outdoor athletes of all levels just about every type of competition they could possibly hope for.

This year, ASW will run from June 2 - 9 and will feature 20 different races for competitors to choose from. Those races include trail runs, mountain bike rides, triathlons, adventure races and more. Most of the events come in a variety of distances so whether you're new to these types of races or a grizzled veteran, you'll certainly have a challenge to take on. For instance, the popular "Beaches to Boulders" trail run offers distances of 5k, 10k and 9 miles, while the "Deepwater" includes 1/2 marathon, full marathon, 50k and 52 mile options. Other returning events include the Farragut "X" off-road triathlon and the always popular "Crux" and "Crucible" adventure races.

Registration is now open for all events and Adventure Sports Week is just a few weeks away. If you're looking for a fun way to kick off your summer, in a beautiful setting that is perfect for outdoor adventure, then be sure to checkout everything that ASW has to offer. It'll certainly be a week you won't forget.

TomTom, a company that is well known for its GPS devices, has announced that it is throwing its hat into the GPS fitness watch arena. The watches will come in two different models including one specifically designed for runners and the other for multi-sport athletes.

Both versions of the watch will feature large screens that are designed to be easy to read even while on the go. An innovative single-button control will make it easy to navigate through menus and options too. Each of these watches has the ability to track runs both indoors and outdoors and can sync and share that data through a variety of popular fitness websites. TomTom promises an ultra-slim design that will be comfortable to wear on just about any wrist and Bluetooth technology will link the watches to optional accessories such as heart rate monitors or a cadence speed sensor on a bike. The multisport model will also feature a built-in swim sensor for tracking laps and will come with a dedicated handlebar mount for cycling.

According to the press release from TomTom, these new watches will also include QuickGPSFix technology which allows them to connect to satellites faster so you can get started on your workout sooner. The company also says that data stored on the watch can be imported into social fitness sites such as MapMyFitness, RunKeeper, TrainingPeaks, MyFitnessPal and their very own TomTom MySports website. Battery life is reportedly about 10 hours, which is a little low when compared to some of the competition, but we'll see how well it actually performs after its released.

The two watches will be released this summer and while there are no prices announced yet, TomTom says that they will be competitive with similar watches from other companies.

To find out more, and sign up to get more information as it becomes available, click here.

As an NFL football player, Hines Ward was one of the best wide receivers in the league, helping the Pittsburgh Steelers to two Super Bowl wins and earning himself a SB MVP in 2006. Last year, he announced his retirement from professional football and apparently now he has found a new way to channel is athletic talents – training for the 2013 Ironman Championship in Kona, Hawaii.

The video below is a teaser for an upcoming web series that will follow Ward and three other athletes as he goes from an IM rookie all the way to the race in Kona itself. That journey begins here as the talented Ward goes from an NFL standout to an endurance athlete.

Yesterday it was announced that 2Xu has signed a three-year deal to be the official compression gear sponsor for skier Ted Ligety. The company, which is already the official compression supplier for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) has now entered into a partnership with the 2006 gold medalist and four-time World Champion until 2015.

Now, typically this isn't the kind of story I'd share on the Adventure Blog, but I'm a recent convert to 2Xu gear. I bought a pair of their compression shorts for running back in December and have fallen in love with the quality and performance of the product. At the same time, I also picked up a pair of compression socks, which I was told could aid in recovery and preventing injury. Since then, I've been wearing those socks after every long run and I have to admit my legs don't feel nearly as tired and spent the following day.

I haven't tried the company's Thermal Compression line, which is what skiers and snowboarders use, but I'd be willing to bet that they're excellent as well. In fact, I intend to add more of their gear to my outdoor wardrobe in the near future based on just how much I already like the products I have.

If you're a runner, triathlete, cyclist, swimmer or skier/snowboarder and you're looking for quality compression gear for your next competition or workout, I'd give 2Xu a big thumbs up. It is a bit pricier than the stuff you're going to find in your local big box store, but we all know that when it comes to performance gear, you get what you pay for. This is is impressive gear to say the least and I think you'll enjoy it as much as I have.