As I participate in more of these races, I realize that most people are using a variation of the run/walk/run method developed by Jeff Galloway. When I first learned about the method, I thought only slow runners were interested in it. But as I am learning, I see that many very fast...
What is in Store for You?
My last triathlon was in September in the Hamptons. It was an Olympic distance triathlon and I wanted to be able to do well but I didn't. I had lots of obstacles that worked against me. But as I enter 2019, I know that I have some lofty goals and...
Running Rewired Book Review
Jay Dicharry is the author of Running Rewired - Reinvent Your Run for Stability, Strength & Speed. He is one of the leading physical therapists and board-certified Sports Clinical Specialists. In this new book, he tries to dissect your running posture and make you a more efficient and effective runner....
MoxiLife Review
Discount Code Available! I met the folks from MoxiLife at The Running Event in Austin and I'm glad I did. They have an interesting hydration product geared for all endurance athletes. Recently, they sent me a couple of samples for review. When I asked for more information on the products,...
Running 8 Miles in South Florida
Having two major half marathons coming right up, I knew I needed to run 8 miles when I was in South Florida, visiting my dad. Problem was, I wasn't sure where to go! I was staying at the Hampton Inn on Commercial Blvd near the Florida Turnpike, about 20 minutes...
Skechers GoRun Forza 3 Sneaker Review
As I'm becoming more of an efficient runner, I'm learning that for me, certain sneakers work and others just don't. I know that I have an achilles issue that flares from time to time and when I wear low offset shoes, the achilles tends to ache more than when I...
What is Zwift?
Are you overwhelmed by Zwift or unsure how to unlock its full potential? Whether you've tried Zwift and set it aside, or you're still puzzled by how it works, you're not alone. Luckily, there's a solution! Join Jacob Fraser, an expert in experience relations, as he details Zwift cycling and Zwift running. Whether you’re just...
Do You Really Need a Thermal WetSuit?
Living in the Northeast, I’ve experienced some brutally cold water temperatures. At the start of the season, putting my face in the water felt almost impossible. Call me a wuss, but I struggle if the water is in the 60s! I’ve even heard that the water can drop into the...
Triathlon Training: Are We Crazy?
At the end of last season, I continued to swim, bike and run. I remembered why I started to do this and how much enjoyment I get from training. But as the new year got underway, I started to think, "Are we crazy?" I was on the bike trainer doing...
Slow Runner? Fast Runner? Who Cares?
Nike's message has been Just Do It, which to me says that just doing something is better than not doing anything at all. Recently, with the controversial commercial that Nike just launched with Colin Kaepernick, the message now seems to be "Don't be the Fastest, be the Fastest Ever." Doesn't...