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December 12, 2019

Perfect Hydration Review

Are all bottled waters created equal? According to Perfect Hydration, they would say, “no!” This new brand of water is “supercharged.” It has 9.5 + pH alkaline water that is purified through a nine-stage filtration process, and the water has a blend of minerals and electrolytes. Here’s my review of Perfect Hydration. Taste: I actually…

December 11, 2019

Feel Sleep Deprived? Try Momentous

I can’t sleep. I have trouble falling asleep and I have trouble staying asleep. Whatever the reason, I’ve been in search of the perfect solution to help me fall and stay asleep. So, when a PR firm approached me, I jumped at the opportunity to sample Momentous, Sleep Nightime Recovery capsule. What’s in it? Three…

December 9, 2019

Certified USA Triathlon Coach

When I noticed that the USA Triathlon was going to give a certified two-day coaching course in Orlando, I was psyched. Thoughts went through my mind like, am I crazy? I’m not a great athlete. How could I take this course and get certified to become a triathlon coach? I’ve never even done a long…

December 4, 2019

What to Bring for a Pool Workout?

No matter if you are a beginner or an experienced swimmer, what to bring to the pool for a workout is very similar. Here’s a checklist of what to bring for a pool workout: The Essentials: You may find this funny, but I can’t tell you how many times I walked out of my house…

December 2, 2019

UCAN Review

I didn’t think I would like the UCAN because it had something called super starch in it. The bars had been recommended to me in the past but to be honest, I was afraid to try them. But, recently I had the opportunity to check UCAN out. What is Super Starch? Super Starch, which is…

November 27, 2019

Endurance Podcasts

Here are a few of our most recent endurance podcasts from Hilary Topper on Air, Season 9. How Chiropractors Enhance Sports Performance Listen to the episode here: http://bit.ly/2ohrLKp There was a time, not too long ago, that when you went to a chiropractor, you just got an adjustment. Today, chiropractors offer so much more! From…

November 25, 2019

Common Beginner Triathlon Questions

Five years ago when I started training for a triathlon, I didn’t have a clue what a triathlon was let alone what I was getting myself into! I had never seen a triathlon, I just knew it was three different sports in one. To help you cut through some of the clutter, here are some…

November 20, 2019

Six Items to Bring With You For Open Water Swimming

Although open water swimming has ended here in the North East, there are still plenty of places to go open water swimming around the country, particularly in the south. If you are new to triathlon training, then here are six items to bring with you for Open Water Swimming. 1. Wetsuit You can either buy…

November 18, 2019

Swim, Bike, Bonk Book Review

In the new book, Swim, Bike, Bonk – Confessions of a Reluctant Triathlete, travel writer, Will McGough, takes the reader on a journey. He shares his experience signing up for, training and participating in Ironman Arizona in just three months. Swim, Bike, Bonk Swim, Bike, Bonk – is a true story. The author is an…

November 13, 2019

How to Store Your Wetsuit in the Winter

I usually toss my wetsuit into a little bag and store it in the closet for the season, but recently, I started to do some research and learned that if you want your wetsuit to stay fresh and durable for seasons to follow, you must prep them for the winter. Here’s how to store your…

November 11, 2019

UA Intelliknit Review

Winter is quickly approaching. With temperatures steadily descending, it’s time to think about layering for both the run and bike. UA recently came out with a new product called, Intelliknit. I was given a sample for review. UA Intelliknit is lightweight, yet extremely warm. It’s soft and I love the way the fabric feels on…

November 7, 2019

Fall Foliage Half Marathon Experience

A few weeks ago, several members of Team Galloway LI drove nearly three hours to Rhinebeck, NY to run the Fall Foliage Half Marathon. It was a magnificent drive. There was some traffic, but the foliage (and the event) made up for all of that! It was simply gorgeous. Here’s my race experience: My teammates…

November 4, 2019

NYC Marathon – Three Years Later

It’s exactly three years after I ran the NYC Marathon in 2016. That was one of the toughest, yet fulfilling races in my life. Since then, I have watched my Team Galloway Long Island runners, praying that they complete the NYC Marathon feeling strong. The first year after I ran the race, two of our…

October 30, 2019

Climate Change Is Slowing You Down

I recently got the following press release from RunRepeat which I thought I would share with you. It talks about how climate change is slowing down runners and triathletes. Read on… New Study A new study from RunRepeat, however, aimed at dissecting what actually happens to runners in increased heat and the findings are interesting. According…

October 28, 2019

Five Tips on Prepare for a Half Marathon

So you want to run a half marathon but have only run 5K’s or 10K’s so far? Here are five tips that I wish I knew before I ran my first a half marathon: 1. Get a good pair of sneakers and socks! Everyone tells you to go to your local running store to get…

October 23, 2019

KT Tape Extreme Review

If you use KT Tape, you know that the tape works. Some of us don’t understand how it works but know it just does. An article in the New York Times suggests that by using KT Tape, you are lifting the skin away from the injured spot, which speeds the healing process. KT Tape also…

October 21, 2019

Balega Doesn’t Just Make Great Running Socks…

Balega International makes the best running socks. Ever since I started wearing them, I have not gotten a blister! But, in addition to making great running socks, Balega also gives back to the community through their Lesedi Project. Lesedi Project Through the Lesedi Project, Balega has supported the Ethembeni School, a boarding school that caters…

October 16, 2019

New Trucker Tri Cap from Headsweats

How cool is this? Here is the new trucker tri cap from Headsweats: Facts about the cap The performance trucker hat features a lightweight fabric that is excellent for ventilation. The new trucker tri cap from Headsweats has a sweatband that keeps sweat out of your eyes and features a black under-visor to reduce glare,…

October 14, 2019

Ocean to Sound 50Mile Relay Experience

Long Island is simply beautiful. I love our sandy white beaches by the Atlantic Ocean and I love the stunning marinas on the North Shore by the Sound. I feel so blessed to be living here and when the announcement came for the Ocean to Sound 50 Mile relay, a group of us at Team…

October 10, 2019

KTTape KT Recovery +

I have a lot of recovery devices. The other day, Dr. Poplarski, my chiropractor, shook his head when he heard I had the Normatec Unit (compression unit for your legs and hips). But the one thing I didn’t have was a good Ice/Heat Wrap System. When the KTTape folks reached out, I asked them if…

October 7, 2019

NYRR Bronx 10 Mile Race Experience

“Boogie Down in The Bronx” was this year’s theme at the NYRR Bronx 10 Mile Race last weekend. As I boogied down, I focused on thinking about my cousin, Mindy, and the rest of my family who grew up here, including my mom. I dedicated this race to both my family and my Team Galloway…

October 2, 2019

Need Sports Glasses for Riding and Running?

If you need sports glasses for riding and/or running, read on. I have a few pair of sports glasses. For years, I’ve been seeking a company that would make both progressive glasses and photochromic lenses in one package. When Sports RX reached out to me to tell me they could make that pair, I was…

September 30, 2019

Kate’s Real Food Review

Most bars are filled with preservatives and either lots of sugar or lots of sugar substitutes. So, when Kate’s Real Food approached me and ask if I would be interested in checking out their new product, I obliged. How it happened… Kate was a ski bum in Jackson Hole in the late 1990s. She was…

September 27, 2019

How to Swim in Choppy Water

At the end of August on Long Island, it felt like fall had already started. I had a swim date to meet my friend, Lisa, at Tobay Beach, about five miles east of Jones Beach. When I got to the beach, I met another teammate, Peggy. Choppy Water “Wow, the water looks choppy today,” Peggy…

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