Book Review: Running out of Gas by Scott Ludwig At one point or another, all runners think they are "running out of gas." But, in fact, something keeps on pulling us back in to run more, longer, and harder. Scott Ludwig's new book, Running Out of Gas - A Lifelong...
My Fitness Journal Review
My Fitness Journal Review: 365 Days of Fitness. Keep Track of Your Progress. There are so many journals online and offline that are available to the runner, swimmer, cyclist or triathlete. When I started running, a few years back, I started to keep track in a notebook. When that became...
HOKA One One Clifton 5 Sneaker Review
HOKA One One Clifton 5 Sneaker Review I fell in love with the Hoka Clifton 4's when I first tried them on. I ended up buying two more pairs because I liked them that much. When the Clifton 5's came out, I was a little reluctant to try them on....
Where Are The Safest (and Worst) Places to Ride a Bike?
Where are the safest (and worst) places to ride a bike? When I was in my 20's, I would ride my bike around Manhattan and felt completely safe! Today, I may go to Central Park, but forget about riding on the street! Unfortunately, I don't even feel safe riding on...
Swimming with the Fish in Ft Lauderdale
Swimming with the Fish in Ft. Lauderdale I had just finished the Open Water Swim Long Island Fire Island Swim and was in Pompano Beach, Florida. The temperature was 101 degrees Fahrenheit and I was sweating. I desperately wanted to go for an open water swim on the beach. I...
Pt. Lookout Ocean Swim Review
Pt. Lookout Ocean Swim Review After leaving the Bronx when my mom was a young girl, my grandparents built a house in Long Beach across from Lindell School. My mother and her brother went to High School there and after my mother got married to my father, we grew up...
What You See When You Run…
What You See When You Run… I want to preface this story with a thank you to my friend, Nicole Thomas who is an Ironman Triathlete. She posts photos on Facebook of what she sees when she runs. I'm usually so focused inward that I don't notice what I see...
I Took the 5-Hour Infinit Nutrition Challenge!
I Took the 5-Hour Infinit Nutrition Challenge! I had never tried Infinit Nutrition, but had heard good things about the company for several years now. I was interested in learning more about their products, since they are a WeRTriathletes team sponsor. So, I took the challenge. Colin Riley was my...
2018 SmithPoint Triathlon Race Review
What made the 2018 SmithPoint Triathlon particularly special, was there were more than 100 first time athletes competing. I knew at least three people who were racing for the first time - Ray, Craig and Rebecca, all members of WeRTriathletes. I found it inspiring to watch these athletes cross the...
Book Review: Ultra Marathon Mom From the Sahara to the Arctic by Holly Zimmermann
Book Review: Ultra Marathon Mom From the Sahara to the Arctic by Holly Zimmermann I never really thought about doing an ultra marathon until I read the book, Ultra Marathon Mom From the Sahara to the Arctic by Holly Zimmermann. The author inspires but also talks about the hard truths of...