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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,…

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…

September 25, 2019

Raphaelson & Levine HOPE Runs Here 5K Race Experience

Three years ago, I started Team Galloway LI after training with Jeff Galloway for the NYC Marathon. There were approximately 12 members in the group at that time. Today, we have more than 35 members. Dawn was one of our members and I remember the first day that we went out, she told me that…

September 23, 2019

Monster Energy Product Review

A few months ago, a PR firm reached out to me to question me about energy drinks. Later, I found I was being questioned about Monster Energy Products. I have never tried Monster Energy products because I thought they were loaded with sugar. To my surprise, Monster Energy sent me a gift box for review.…

September 20, 2019

Swimming in the Ocean

I don’t typically swim in the ocean. I’m not sure why. Even as a kid, I didn’t go past my waist. But swimming in the ocean gets you ready for any type of open water race you do, so when Barbara Cronin-Stagnari invited me to join her at Jones Beach, I was honored. “It’s a…

September 18, 2019

End of the Summer Run Series

Every Monday evening for most of the summer, EliteFeats produced the Summer Run Series. The Natural Heritage Trust retained them as part of the New York State Parks Department. About the Summer Race Series There were eight races at various parks across Long Island including Sunken Meadow, Heckscher, Hempstead Lake State Park, Jones Beach, Belmont,…

September 16, 2019

UJA-Federation AquaRun Race Review

I worked for UJA-Federation many years ago and saw first hand the work that they did in our community. One of the agencies that benefitted from UJA was called Altro Health & Rehabilitation Services. I was the director of PR and Development. We helped people with psychiatric disabilities and helped them get job placements in…

September 13, 2019

Triathlon Race Checklist

Every time I race in a triathlon, I search the internet frantically looking for a checklist. So to make things a little easier for you (and for me), I created a triathlon race checklist. So, if you’re packing for a race, you can use this checklist to make sure you have everything. (If I’m missing…

September 11, 2019

The Joy of Swimming Review

If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift for either someone you know who loves swimming or a gift for yourself, The Joy of Swimming, an Inspired Collection of Quotations for Those Who Love to Swim, is for you. I love swimming. It makes me feel a sense of freedom when I’m in the open water…

September 9, 2019

ElevenPine Bike Short Review

Do you go for a ride and sometimes feel a little uncomfortable in the spandex? ElevenPine, a company dedicated to cyclists, combines “performance and casual cycling apparel into one product.” Here is the ElevenPine Review: I was sent a sample of the Uprising Short and the Liberator Liner. You wear them both together. The liner…

September 6, 2019

Marcum Workplace Challenge Review

In late July, I attended the Marcum Workplace Challenge as an invite from Farrell Fritz Law Firm. This was the first time in many years attending the challenge. I attended the challenge more than 10 years ago when HJMT had a team there. We had about a dozen people participating and I remember trying to…

September 4, 2019

In My #happyplace

A few weeks ago, while I was swimming at Tobay Beach on the bayside with one of my training partners. We stopped. I looked around in 360 degrees and announced, “I’m in my #happyplace!” Most mornings, I wake up and get out to do a swim, bike, or run. And when I do, I go…

September 2, 2019

Is the Marathon Boom Ending?

The sport of running has experienced a steady rise in participants since the 1990s; then a boom during the ‘08 recession. And it has been widely speculated in the last several years that this boom may be ending as more and more millennials are choosing not to run. Insidious Threat But RunnerClick – a company…

August 28, 2019

Travel and Training

I travel a lot. I also train a lot. So, when I travel, I try to get to training. Recently, I went to Fort Lauderdale to take care of some business for my dad. I decided to stay on the beach in Ft Lauderdale and I’m glad I did. Although I didn’t get to train…

August 26, 2019

Why I Love MoxiLife

Q and A with a Company Executive I started using MoxiLife a few months ago and since then, I have been a huge fan. (See my review on this blog.) MoxiLife has helped me get through many long events including a few half marathons and even St. Anthony’s Triathlon! Recently, I had the opportunity to…

August 21, 2019

Running and Triathlon Inspired Podcasts

Here are our newest running and triathlon inspired podcasts for your learning and listening enjoyment: TriBike Transport – What are they and how can they help you have a stressless race? Find out all about who they are and what they do on this podcast – http://bit.ly/2JVjJh8 iTri – Building Girls Self-Esteem Through Triathlons –…

August 19, 2019

Brooks Ghost 12 Review

When one of my running buddies, Christine, mentioned the Brooks Ghost 12 was now on the market and the Brooks Ghost 11’s won’t be available for long, I reached out to Brooks to see if I could review a pair of the Brooks Ghost 12 Sneakers. “When sneaker companies make changes to their existing line,…

August 18, 2019

Long Beach Lifeguard Memorial Swim Race Recap

The Long Beach Lifeguard Memorial Swim has been around for years. And, I remember thinking it was only for lifeguards. So, when I found out this year it was open to all swimmers, I thought, “sure, why not?” I decided to swim the half-mile. They had a 1-mile option as well. The “little” half-mile was…

August 16, 2019

Balega Introduces UltraGlide Running Socks

Balega International, the maker of many different types of running socks, just introduced a new line of socks, called UltraGlide, is geared for people who are prone to rubbing spots while running. UltraGlide has variable density cushion pads created to protect pockets covering your metatarsal, heel, and toe. Balega’s current line includes: Hidden Dry –…