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April 8, 2020

Is Massage Important for Endurance Athletes?

By now the research is in and it suggests that massage helps the blood flow, increases circulations and improves endurance. But is it realistic to get a massage every couple of weeks or once a month? Especially now with the threat of coronavirus, we need to protect ourselves and try to do things on our…

April 7, 2020

Xero Shoe Review

Lately, I’ve been seeing people running half and full marathons wearing minimalistic shoes or running barefoot. I even saw someone running in sandals. That surprised me since I thought the minimalist movement was no longer around. However, after meeting the owner of Xero shoes at The Running Event in Austin last fall, I realized that…

April 4, 2020

Kramp KrusherReview

I get cramps. I get them more often than I care to admit. Recently, Kramp Krusher, a company dedicated to eliminating cramps during the swim, bike or run, sent me a bunch of samples to review for this blog. Kramp Krusher The interesting thing about Kramp Krusher is it includes sea salt electrolytes, dextrose fast…

April 1, 2020

NOCCO – No Carbs Company

When you participate in endurance sports, you hear a lot about BCCA or Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA). These are groups of three essential amino acids – leucine, isoleucine, and valine — to boost muscle growth and enhance exercise performance. Some use is in conjunction with weight loss and to help fight fatigue after exercise. NOCCO…

March 30, 2020

7 Ways to Stay Motivated During the Coronavirus

Urgh, I had a half marathon planned every month from the beginning of the year. I ran my first half marathon at Disney. My second in Jacksonville at the Donna. And, after that, everything started to get canceled due to COVID-19 and social distancing. I ended up running my third, virtually in honor of the…

March 25, 2020

Eat Your Vitamins Book Review

It seems like everyone takes supplements. But, what if you didn’t need to? What if you could figure out what to eat and just get your vitamins from what you eat instead of what you take? Eat Your Vitamins Eat Your Vitamins by Mascha Davis, MPH, RDN, is a great reference book to keep on…

March 23, 2020

Luxe Fitness Products

The makers of Luxe reached out to me to see if I would be interested in checking out their protein powder. Since I’m a big advocate of protein shakes, I agreed. I was also impressed that it’s a woman-owned company making products that are women-specific. The New Zealand company uses premium grass-fed whey protein in…

March 18, 2020

How to Create Your Own Triathlon Schedule

When I went to the USA Triathlon Coaching course in Clermont, Florida, a few months ago, I learned how to create a schedule and want to share my takeaways with you. If you are coached or not, it’s important to learn how it works. How do you create your own triathlon schedule? Sign up for…

March 16, 2020

Need Some Junk? I know I do…

I met the folks from Junkbrands.com at The Running Event in Austin. They had a whole wall display of some very cool headbands. They gave me one to check out and you know what? I loved it. Most headbands fall off my head, especially when I’m running. Or, they give me a headache. Not Junk.…

March 15, 2020

NYC Virtual Half Marathon at Cedar Creek Park

I was psyched to run the NYC Half Marathon this year. This would have been my third NYC Half. Instead, I ran the NYC Virtual Half Marathon. NYC Half Marathon Cancellation A few days before the NYC Half Marathon, I got an email saying that they were canceling the race due to the coronavirus. Obviously,…

March 11, 2020

Recovery Boot for Winter Training

How often do you train and wish you had recovery shoes that you could wear when it’s raining or there is snow on the ground? Most recovery shoes are flip flops or they are sneaker-like shoes that you can’t wear in inclement weather. But, now OOFOS recently developed a recovery boot for winter training and…

March 4, 2020

Kicksology Book Review

Did you ever wonder about what makes one sneaker better than another? This new book, Kicksology – The Hype, Science, Culture & Cool of Running Shoes, by Brian Metzler, is all about sneakers! The reader will learn the history of the sneaker. You will also understand trends and how and why various trends came and…

March 2, 2020

What To Do When You Get a Muscle Strain

What to do when you get a muscle strain? After getting one from a major cramp in the pool, I started to do some research on the internet. I also asked some of the experts for help. This is what happened I came home from a flight the night before and went swimming at the…

February 29, 2020

Incrediwear Sport Socks Review

I met Incrediwear Sport at The Running Event in Austin this past December. They handed me one pair of socks for review. I took them home and finally tried them out during a recent run. This is what I thought. Feel: I liked that the fabric was smooth and silky. I’m not sure how warm…

February 26, 2020

Running Around Lake Eola

Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando is gorgeous. There’s a great running path that circles around the lake and it’s about .85 miles. A couple of weeks ago, I had a quick getaway from the NYC cold and while visiting my son, I got to experience the path and wow, what an experience. Running in new…

February 17, 2020

Brooks Unicup Racerback Bra Review

Women who have large breasts have issues running. If they don’t have the right bra, they will get chafed and feel uncomfortable. I know. I’m one of them. So, when I met the folks at Brooks Running at The Running Event in Austin, I got excited. Will this be the bra for us large women?…

February 12, 2020

How to Get Stronger on the Bike

As part of my USA Triathlon coaching certification, I am required to take a number of courses throughout the next two years in order to maintain my status. I recently attended a webinar on how to get stronger on the bike and it was so interesting I thought I would share with you on the…

February 10, 2020

The Donna Half Marathon Race Recap

There’s something special about running a race through neighborhoods. I’ve done it a few times and each time was more special than the next. The 13th Annual Donna Half Marathon, in Jacksonville, Florida, was no different. It was a racer/spectator experience. The race weekend always starts with an expo. Dawn, one of my running buddies…

February 5, 2020

Sweat. Eat. Repeat. Review

I recently received Sweat. Eat. Repeat. in the mail. The book is written by Pamela Nisevich Bede, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, a registered dietician. The book’s intention is to provide the reader with a 90-day playbook to “change your food habits, improve your energy, and reach your goals.” At the beginning of the book, the…

February 3, 2020

Is Running the Disney Half Marathon Worth it?

I’ve been wanting to race in a Disney Half for a long time but I wondered if it was worth the ticket price. The cost of the 2020 WDW half marathon was $188 and included a long-sleeved tech shirt, finisher medal, and “access to a Family Reunion area with live entertainment and characters.” Background I…