Running, Cycling, Swimming, Triathlons

July 18, 2018

How To Activate Your Glutes When Swimming, Cycling or Running

How To Activate Your Glutes When Swimming, Cycling or Running If you don’t activate your glutes during your workout, then you should watch this interview with Dr. Marc of True Sport Care in Nesconset, NY. Dr. Marc is a game changer in the injury prevention and recovery field and he shares his secrets here:

July 16, 2018

Maloja Running Top Review

Maloja Running Top Review Most athletes hear about a few different brands on the market, Nike, Under Armour, Adidas but we barely hear about the obscure brands that have great running apparel. In comes Maloja. The parent company is from Germany and they have a flagship store in Munich. Their slogan Maloja, the alpan way……

July 13, 2018

Swimming and Running in Vail, Colorado

Swimming and Running in Vail, Colorado Last month, I spent a weekend in Vail, Colorado. My cousin was getting married and we all stayed at the Westin in Beaver Creek, right outside of Vail. Since we came in late Friday night, we had two days. On Saturday evening, there was the rehearsal dinner and on…

July 11, 2018

Core Power High Protein Milk Shake Fueled by Fairlife Protein

Core Power High Protein Milk Shake Fueled by Fairlife Protein The other day an unexpected package arrived at my home. In it was seven bottles of Core Power Protein Shake. I typically don’t like the pre-mixed versions of a protein shake. I find that when I make my own shake with Almond Milk, Once Again…

July 9, 2018

Rudy Project’s Rydon Eyewear Review

Rudy Project’s Rydon Eyewear Review I heard about the Rudy Project several years before I started competing in triathlons. I had just started running and read an article endorsing their eyewear. That prompted me to go to my local Cohen’s Optical and ordered myself a pair of Rudy Project glasses for running. I fell in love. …

July 8, 2018

2018 Fire Island Swim Race Review

2018 Fire Island Swim Race Review Since I learned to swim nearly four years ago, I wanted to compete in the Fire Island Swim hosted by Open Water Swim Long Island OWSLI, but I never felt like I was ready. “You’re ready,” Bryan Krut, race director and owner of OWSLI told me. But, I didn’t…

July 5, 2018

All About the Bike

All About the Bike In this video, Colin Cook of Peak Tri Coaching gives a complete overview of everything related to the bike. Questions like: Should I buy a tri bike or stay with a road bike? or Should I get a power meter and what exactly does it do? will be answered. This is…

July 3, 2018

NYRR #Queens10K – An Epic Race

NYRR #Queens10K – An Epic Race I had always wanted to run the New York Road Runners Queens 10K. But, every year, it seemed it came out on a bad weekend and I was unable to attend. The appeal for me was that it is set in Flushing Meadow Park where the 1964 World’s Fair…

July 2, 2018

Peak Triathlon Coaching Tip of the Month

Listen to your body – or if you notice twinges of muscular pain, ease up on your training. If you have track practice planned or a long run, run easy or take the day off altogether. You will not lose fitness over a day – or even a few days – of rest. If your…

June 29, 2018

Swimming in the Tyrrhenian Sea

Swimming in the Tyrrhenian Sea I went on a 10-day cruise around the Italian peninsular and then finished off the trip by going to Sorrento, near the Amalfi Coast. I was on a mission to get some open water swimming in, so I brought my long sleeve ROKA suit, my swim cap and Sable goggles.…

June 24, 2018

Jeff Galloway Came to Long Island

Jeff Galloway Came to Long Island The first time I met Jeff Galloway was when I ran the Tower of Terror race in Disney. That was a few years ago. At that time, I typically ran to the water stops then walked, then ran a little, then walked. By the end of a half marathon,…

June 22, 2018

Tips for Good Running Form from Enerskin

Tips for a Good Running Form from Enerskin Running is one of the easiest physical activities to pick up – just a good pair of shoes and a tiny bit of motivation gets you started right away. The physical and mental benefits of running are well documented and it’s easy to see how running can improve quality…

June 20, 2018

Borah Teamwear Review

Borah Teamwear Review Move over Coeur and Betty Design, there’s a new kid in town and I think you will love them as much as I do! They are called Venganza, Borah Teamwear’s collection of women’s triathlon apparel, located in Wisconsin. I recently had the opportunity to sample the Venganza tri kit and wow, I…

June 18, 2018

Zuki Recovery Roller Review

Zuki Recovery Roller Review Since I started running nearly eight years ago, I’ve tried dozens of foam rollers and stick rollers for muscle recovery. Each one has a different twist to the same idea and yet, they all seem to work great, especially after a long run! A new product arrived at my doorstep the…

June 15, 2018

It’s Been a Tough Spring…

It’s been a tough spring… I gear up in January for a fantastic season and then…BAM…everything changed. First I had to cancel the Shape Half Marathon. This is a race I wanted to do for two years and both years something prevented me from doing it. What I loved about the idea of the Shape…

June 12, 2018

Win a Free Pair of Sable GX-100 Goggles!

Win a Free Pair of Sable GX-100 Goggles! Sable makes incredible goggles. I always used the typical TYR and Speedo goggles when I first started swimming and for a long time after that as well, until I learned that there are so many different brands of goggles out there. After that, I started to try…

June 6, 2018

Jerusalem Marathon Race Recap by Doc Halliday Golden

Jerusalem Marathon Race Recap by Doc Halliday Golden I was excited to run the Jerusalem Marathon for a full year, since the moment my friend Daniel invited me to come back to Israel (where he lives) and run it with him. Even though I had done the NYC Marathon 3 times, training for the Jerusalem…

June 4, 2018

A Triathlon Board Game?

A Triathlon Board Game? If you thought you’ve seen everything, think again! In comes the Triathlon Series – The Board Game. You can have two to four players playing the game and it takes you through a series of challenges that enables you to become an amateur triathlete while preparing for the mental game. There…

May 31, 2018

Peak Triathlon Coaching Tip of the Month

Recovery is really important. Foam rolling, stretching and compression can help you recover faster and stay healthy so that you can crush your next days workouts! Take the time to do it correctly after workouts. -Chris Veilleux, Assistant Coach If you’d like to learn about Peak Triathlon Coaching’s philosophy and services, click here.

May 29, 2018

How to Improve Your Swim Stroke

How to Improve Your Swim Stroke Barbara Cronin-Stagnati is an exceptional swimmer and often podiums at most events. Here she teaches us how to improve our stroke and become stronger swimmers. It’s a must watch!

May 27, 2018

Should I Join Lifetime Fitness in Garden City?

Should I Join Lifetime Fitness in Garden City? I decided to join. It cost me $169 per month for a month to month membership. When I found out that it was only an additional $80 to add my husband, I talked him into joining too. So, now it costs me $240 a month for our…

May 25, 2018

Taking a Road Trip? An Athlete’s Health Routine Will Help Keep You Fit! By Sarah Walls

Taking a road trip? An athlete’s health routine will help keep you fit! by Sarah Walls According to the U.S. Travel Association, U.S. residents logged 1.7 billion trips for leisure purposes in 2016, and 457 million trips for business purposes. They also report that the direct spending by resident and international travelers in the U.S.…

May 23, 2018

Body Glide’s New Cycle, the Anti Saddle Sore Balm

Body Glide’s New Cycle, the Anti Saddle Sore Balm Body Glide has been around for a long time. The company first made its mark in 1996 to protect athlete’s skin. Today, they make more than a half dozen products for skin care including their newest one, Body Glide’s new Cycle, the anti saddle sore balm.…

May 21, 2018

Nutrition Calculator from PacificHealth Labs

Nutrition Calculator from PacificHealth Labs My biggest question when training or racing is how much fluid and nutrition should I be consuming during a workout or race before cramping or bonking? My questions have been answered with this new nutrition calculator from PacificHealth Labs, called the Portman Nutrition Calculator. Developed and conceived by Dr. Portman,…