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November 21, 2018

How to Swim Faster in Open Water and in the Pool

TRAINER ALERT — Here’s a video to watch while on the trainer! Here is a webinar that was done this past summer with Shawn Tannenbaum of Total Master Swimming. He just completed a six mile ocean swim and the Atlantic City AquaBike. Shawn is an expert and offers his advice on how to get faster…

November 19, 2018

Book Review: Courage to Tri by Bethany Rutledge

If you thought that you couldn’t do a 5K or a triathlon, this book is for you! It’s a book stocked with determination and inspirational stories that will motivate you to follow your dreams! Bethany Rutledge is the author and she is a USA Triathlon coach. She believes that “crossing the finish line can change…

November 18, 2018

San Jose Rock ‘n Roll Race Review

There’s something appealing about the Rock ‘n Roll Marathon series that is unlike any other event. There are “groupies” who travel the world with Rock ‘n Roll and run many of their races. The San Jose Rock ‘n Roll 10K and Half Marathon Race was no different. Why I Loved This Course This is one…

November 16, 2018

Crazy Compression Socks Review

Runners love being Crazy! We love dressing up and running for the love of running and for the fun of being crazy. A relatively new company came on the market to address the needs of us crazy runners and it’s called Crazy Compression Socks. Here’s my review: I received two review pairs of socks –…

November 14, 2018

San Jose Rock ‘n Roll Marathon Expo

If you’ve been following me, you know I love expos. That’s why I organized one in 2016 in NYC, the NY TRI Expo. So, when there’s an expo, I want to spend the time exploring, especially at the San Jose Rock ‘n Roll Marathon Expo. First off, for an expo, it’s well-organized and the flow…

November 10, 2018

Tips on Buying a New Road Bike

Since it’s off season, it’s a great time to think about and even buy a new road bike or time trial bike. Dan Sirota, owner of Brands Cycle and Fitness in Wantagh, provided me with some tips on buying your new road bike. “For starters,” he said, “the fit is very important. Make sure you…

November 9, 2018

80/20 Triathlon by Fitzgerald and Warden

Free Book Available by Commenting Below One of the things that Jeff Galloway says in all of his run/walk/run programs is go very easy on the long runs and the short runs, push the effort. So, when the book 80/20 Triathlon by Matt Fitzgerald and David Warden came to my door, I was psyched to…

November 7, 2018

Hamptons Half Marathon Review

A couple of weeks ago, seven members (Didi, Dawn, Rebecca, Colleen, Laura, Ray and Jon) of Team Galloway Long Island and I attended the Hamptons Half Marathon on Long Island. We had been training for this event for months and since Southampton was far for most of us, the six women decided to book a…

November 5, 2018

World’s 70.3 Half Ironman Championships, South Africa By Brad Kirley

The women’s race was on Sat, 9/1 and they had great weather. They didhave cold water, 19 C or about 60 F and some winds on the bike and nicewarm weather, probably too hot for some, I’d a loved it. The men raced on Sun, 9/2 and the forecast was for rain and cold temps.For…

November 3, 2018

How to Improve Your Swimming Skills

How to Improve Your Swimming Skills Are you learning how to swim or are you training for your next triathlon? If the answer to either one of those questions is yes, then you don’t want to miss this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, as I talks to Warren Rothman, Co-Owner of Total Masters Swimming.…

November 2, 2018

Street Smart Strategies for a Competitive Edge

Street Smart Strategies for a Competitive Edge Do negative thoughts cloud your mind and keep you from accomplishing your personal or professional goals? Tune into this episode of Hilary Topper On Air as she speaks with Dan Schaefer, CEO of Peak Performance Strategies & the Confidential Sounding Board, a company that assists individuals in achieving a…

November 1, 2018

Peak Triathlon Coaching Tip of the Month

Hydration can make or break a race or workout. Staying hydrated day to day is really important. Don’t fall behind! Make sure you are getting your water and electrolytes before, during and after workouts. Being hydrated is something that cannot be crammed at the last minute and can take a day or two until you…

October 31, 2018

Do You Need a Power Meter?

This was one of the best webinars I had seen in a long time and I wanted to share with you. Colin Cook of Peak Triathlon Coaching and head coach of WeRTriathletes, gives a great overview of why you need a power meter and what it can do for you. Check it out here:

October 26, 2018

RXBar Review

I have seen RXBAR’s in many of the supermarkets and health food stores around the NY area, but it wasn’t until I was in Berkeley, California that I decided to try one out. At the Berkeley Bowl Standing in an all-natural supermarket called, Berkeley Bowl, at the protein bar aisle looking at the wall of…

October 24, 2018

Which Protein is Better for Recovery: Whey or Casein?

Which Protein is Better for Recovery: Whey or Casein? Submitted by PacificHealth Labs The enormous benefits of adding protein to a sports and recovery drink are well-documented. However all protein is not the same. The specific properties of a protein are dependent on its amino acid profile. A question often raised in sports nutrition is whether whey or…

October 22, 2018

OdorKlenz Product Review

Let’s face it, we all work out hard and our clothes take a beating! Most of us use regular detergent to clean our workout clothes, including me. But I recently gave OdorKlenz a go. The company approached me and provided me with a sample to try out on my workout clothes. OdorKlenz Laundry Additive reduces…

October 18, 2018

MetPro – A Concierge Program for the Athlete Review

I noticed that I was getting targeted on Instagram and Facebook from a company called MetPro. MetPro is a concierge training and nutrition program geared to fit your active lifestyle. Specifically, MetPro is “Metabolic Profiling (MetPro), an advanced methodology created by Transformation Specialist Angelo Poli. The company analyzes a person’s specific response to diet and…

October 17, 2018

When Should You Replace or Upgrade Your Bike Wheels

When Should You Replace or Upgrade Your Bike Wheels Rolf Prima Wheel Systems is a performance-based wheel system to help elevate anyone’s riding choices. They do everything by hand, under one roof, in Oregon. Listen in as Brooke Stehley tells Hilary about how she got bit by the racing bug that introduced her to this world.…

Team Galloway takes 2 and 3rd place in 5K race

October 14, 2018

Stepping Stone Lighthouse Race Review

The entire EventPower LI team do such a great job organizing incredible races. They never cease to amaze me! The 2nd year Stepping Stone Lighthouse 5K Run was no different. This was one of the best races I ran on Long Island in a long time! The setting was magnificent and the course was challenging.…

October 12, 2018

Pain Remedi – New Product Review

Get 15% off this product by using the code below! Pain Remedi– New Product Review I get sent samples of pain relief products all the time. However, most of them don’t work and when they don’t work, I don’t review them. Recently, Pain Remedi, a new company located in Carmel Valley, California, reached out to…

October 12, 2018

Going Rogue During Open Water…

Check out what happened when I went rogue during an open water swim… Thanks Total Master Swim!

October 10, 2018

How to Become a More Efficient Runner with Speed Runner

TRAINER ALERT – WATCH THIS ON THE TRAINER! Pete Magill is an expert in running. He is a coach, an author and a famous runner himself. Recently, he wrote the book, SpeedRunner – 4 Weeks to Your Fastest Leg Speed in Any Sport. In this webinar, he provides WeRTriathletes and this blog audience, with ways to…

October 8, 2018

Training Plans for Every Cycling Level – Cycling Workout Handbook by Terri Schneider

As most of the triathlons wind down for the season, many people will be in off season wondering what’s next. A new book by Terri Schneider, “Training Plans for Every Cycling Level – Cycling Workout Handbook – Improve Fitness with 100 of the Best Cycling Workouts,” is a perfect book to get if you are…

October 5, 2018

Swimming in Tobay Beach – Bay Side

There are groups of people who go out to Tobay Beach on the Bay side nearly every day during the summer. When the sun rises, most go out at 5:30 am, but as the sun comes up later, 6:30 am is our time to swim. If you’ve never seen swimmers in wetsuits running into the…