Does a high fat, low carb diet improve endurance performance? I recently hired a nutritionist. She was highly recommended by a friend so I decided to give her a try. I had tried Weight Watchers and some other "diets" and nothing seemed to be working. The only thing I know...
How to Have Faster Transitions
How to have faster transitions Transitions in a triathlon can make or break your time. If you take your time in transition, it could "kill" your overall triathlon time. Vicki Ventura, owner of EventPowerLI, is an expert in triathlon and transitions. She organizes dozens of events each year on Long...
PROTEIN2O Water Review
PROTEIN2O Water Review I prefer infused water to plain tap water. I find myself drinking the Vitamin Waters and the Oxygen infused waters all the time. It just tastes good. Recently, I was sent a few bottles of the PROTEIN2O for review on this blog. These 16.9 fl oz bottles...
How to Control Your Negative Thoughts by Dan Schaefer, Ph.D.
We all have negative thoughts when we train for triathlon, it's just what happens. We have thoughts like: "I'm not good enough," "how am I going to do a full Ironman," "I'm not going to finish this race" or, perhaps you say, "OMG, what if I come in dead last?"...
How To Activate Your Glutes When Swimming, Cycling or Running
How To Activate Your Glutes When Swimming, Cycling or Running If you don't activate your glutes during your workout, then you should watch this interview with Dr. Marc of True Sport Care in Nesconset, NY. Dr. Marc is a game changer in the injury prevention and recovery field and he...
Maloja Running Top Review
Maloja Running Top Review Most athletes hear about a few different brands on the market, Nike, Under Armour, Adidas but we barely hear about the obscure brands that have great running apparel. In comes Maloja. The parent company is from Germany and they have a flagship store in Munich. Their...
Swimming and Running in Vail, Colorado
Swimming and Running in Vail, Colorado Last month, I spent a weekend in Vail, Colorado. My cousin was getting married and we all stayed at the Westin in Beaver Creek, right outside of Vail. Since we came in late Friday night, we had two days. On Saturday evening, there was...
Core Power High Protein Milk Shake Fueled by Fairlife Protein
Core Power High Protein Milk Shake Fueled by Fairlife Protein The other day an unexpected package arrived at my home. In it was seven bottles of Core Power Protein Shake. I typically don't like the pre-mixed versions of a protein shake. I find that when I make my own shake...
Rudy Project’s Rydon Eyewear Review
Rudy Project's Rydon Eyewear Review I heard about the Rudy Project several years before I started competing in triathlons. I had just started running and read an article endorsing their eyewear. That prompted me to go to my local Cohen's Optical and ordered myself a pair of Rudy Project glasses for...
2018 Fire Island Swim Race Review
2018 Fire Island Swim Race Review Since I learned to swim nearly four years ago, I wanted to compete in the Fire Island Swim hosted by Open Water Swim Long Island OWSLI, but I never felt like I was ready. "You're ready," Bryan Krut, race director and owner of OWSLI...