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June 26, 2019

How’s It Going with MetPro

Since I started MetPro, a lot of people have asked me “how’s it going with MetPro.” They tell me I look terrific and can’t believe how much weight I lost. It feels exciting to me to wear a size 4 to 6. The other day, I went through my winter clothes and found that most…

June 24, 2019

On My Way to the Pool…

After parking my car at the Hofstra parking lot, I started the long walk to the pool. I was wearing my Iron Fit Endurance sweat shirt. An older couple stopped me. “Where is Iron Fit Endurance?” they asked. “Oh, it’s in West Islip,” I said. “How was the race?” they asked me. “The one in…

June 19, 2019

CEP Compression Socks Review

Recently I received the Women’s Tall Socks 3.0 for review. These are CEP branded compression socks. What Are Compression Socks? Compression is great for recovery. I also find myself wearing compression socks on the plane because I find my legs swell. Compression socks are also great for the long run because they increase circulation and…

June 17, 2019

Best Running Path in Berkeley

I’ve been going to Berkeley, California now for the past four years, while my son was attending UC Berkeley, and I have logged a lot of miles there. To me, the best running path in Berkeley is at the Berkeley Marina. César E. Chávez Park at the Marina The path runs along the César E.…

June 12, 2019

Running Outside the Comfort Zone by Susan Lacke

Could you imagine taking a year and running some of the most interesting, yet challenging races around? That’s what author, Susan Lacke did and documented it in her new book, Running Outside the Comfort Zone – an explorer’s guide to the edges of running, published by VeloPress. Running Outside the Comfort Zone takes the reader…

June 12, 2019

Skechers Go Run 7 Hyper Review

Every year, I find that Skechers comes out with awesome shoes for runners and triathletes! Recently, I had the opportunity to check out the Skechers Go Run 7 Hyper. Here is my review. Great for Summer Months: The thing about the Go Run 7 Hyper is that they are perfect for summer running. They had…

June 10, 2019

New Triathlon Inspired Podcasts

New triathlon inspired podcasts appeared on Hilary Topper on Air. How vibration and heat can alleviate pain Are you sick of being in pain? Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain or you’re an athlete that is hurting, feeling pain can disrupt your daily life, your fitness goals, and be incredibly debilitating. But, did you know…

June 9, 2019

NYRR Mini 10K Event Review

I ran the NYRR Mini 10K Event in Central Park three times — once in 2015, 2017 and one on Saturday. And you know what? The race was just as good this time as it was the first time I ran it! The big difference for me, I ran it faster on Saturday, than the…

June 5, 2019

What Did You Do For Global Running Day?

In celebration of Global Running Day, Colleen, Merril and I headed into the city and caught the 5:24 am train from Long Island to run the 1 for You 1 for Youth 5K run in Central Park. We all wore our Balega socks and I wore the New Balance Fresh Foam Zante Pursuit Sneakers I…

June 5, 2019

Why Do You Need Swim Gear for the Pool?

When you first start out and as you advance in swimming, you often are told by Master Swim instructors to use swim gear for the pool. But, why do you need swim gear for the pool? What is all of this stuff for anyway? What kind of swim gear do you need? Beginners, you will…

June 2, 2019

Mighty Northfork Vineyard 5K Run

Have you ever run in a vineyard? I’ve run passed vineyards when I was in Northern California, but have never run through and around an actual vineyard, until I ran the Mighty Northfork Vineyard 5K. The Mighty Northfork Vineyard 5K was one of the scheduled races for Team Galloway LI. Heading out to Duck Walk…

May 29, 2019

New Balance Fresh Foam More

Half Marathoners, Marathoners and Ultra Marathoners, there’s a new shoe in town from New Balance and it’s called Fresh Foam More. These shoes have maximum custioning for a smooth ride. Ultra Padding The New Balance Fresh Foam More has “More” in its name because there is more cushioning than many of their other shoes. The…

May 22, 2019

TriBike Transport Review

After booking St. Anthony’s Triathlon in St. Petersburg, I immediately looked for options to transport my bike. TriBike Transport has been a partner of WeRTriathletes for the past couple of years. They offer our members’ discounts on transporting one’s bike to a race they support. To be transparent, they gave me a comp on transport.…

May 20, 2019

The Gorby – A Zwift Workout

I had a one-hour trainer ride on Zwift. It was cold and there was no way I was going outside to do this ride. I looked at my options and saw a ride I hadn’t done yet, called The Gorby. I was excited about it. I read in small print that this was a hard…

May 15, 2019

Like Smoothies?

If you like smoothies, you will love the book, Sport Smoothies by Fern Green! The book includes more than 65 recipes to boost your workouts and recovery. Green is a chef, food stylist, and food writer. She has written more than a dozen books on healthy eating. Interestingly, each recipe includes four to six ingredients.…

May 13, 2019

Swimming Drills… Who Needs Them?

I love swimming, but I hate swimming drills. Why do we do them? And, who needs them anyway? Recently, I asked Shawn Tannenbaum of Total Master Swimming on Long Island what he thought. Here’s what he said: “Efficient swimming needs two key elements to ensure success. Proper technique and improved swim fitness. The Drills below could help…

May 10, 2019

Balega Unveils New Kids Socks for Spring 2019

Balega International, a leading sock brand in the run specialty market known for its underlying technical performance, expands its Silver, Hidden Dry, Blister Resist, Women’s Enduro and children’s Hidden Cool sock collections with new colorways for Spring 2019. The updated styles is now available. “Balega is committed to creating socks founded upon research, design, technical…

May 8, 2019

Life is a Marathon Book Review

When you run in a group, you truly connect with the other runners in the group. You may come from different backgrounds, and yet, running is a binding force that attracts you to other runners. Everyone has a story about how running has impacted their lives. Life is a Marathon, by Matt Fitzgerald, is a…

May 6, 2019

An Embarrassing Thing Happened at the Pool

I lost nearly 15 pounds and didn’t realize that some of my xl bathing suits were a little too big. Hence, an embarrassing thing happened at the pool. I threw a bathing suit in my gym bag and this time, I remembered to bring a towel to the pool. I arrived at Hofstra Swim Center,…

May 3, 2019

Looking for a Challenging Triathlon?

If you’re one of the many triathletes who wants something a little more challenging, then you should check out this WeRTriathletes webinar, “Looking for a Challenging Triathlon.” Here, I interview Scott Fricks of US Virgin Island Triathlon community. Scott and his partner Theresa Harper produced the Beauty & the Beast Triathlon. They will be organizing…

May 1, 2019

St. Anthony’s Triathlon Race Review

St. Anthony’s Triathlon Race Review… but first a brief history of the triathlon… St. Anthony’s Triathlon began in 1984 as the Tampa Bay Triathlon and was part of the 10-city U.S. Triathlon Series. That year, 600 athletes completed the 1.5K (0.9 mi.) swim, 40K (24.8 mi.) bike and 10K (6.2 mi.) run at Fort DeSoto.…

April 30, 2019

Venganza Soar Cycling Kit

When Gina Cornell and I met, it was under trying circumstances. As I discussed in a previous blog, my sister had just passed away from a stroke, and her best friend had a stroke. Both women were under 60. One day, when I was talking with Gina, I told her I saw a beautiful monarch…

April 26, 2019

Is a Hydration Pack Necessary for Training?

Runners ask me if it’s necessary to carry a hydration pack for training or for a half or full marathon. My answer is always, yes! Water is given on the course. But, if you are taking run/walk breaks and stop at the water stop, you will kill your time. That’s why I prefer to carry…

April 24, 2019

Triathlon for the Every Woman Review

Meredith Atwood, the author of the book, Triathlon for the Every Woman – You can be a Triathlete. Yes. You., is an amazingly inspirational person. She’s a mother of two and fellow blogger of Swim Bike Mom. I’ve been reading her blog for a while now and through her blog, I feel like I connected…