Skip to content
A Triathlete's Diary
HOME
ABOUT HILARY
PODCASTS
BLOG
CONTACT
PRIVACY

Author: Hilary Topper

Ciao Bella Athletics Review

In apparelPosted April 19, 2021
Hilary wearing ciao bella

A couple of years ago, Gina Cornell approached me via Facebook messenger to tell me about a new triathlon kit called Venganza that she created for women. I tried it out and loved it. Now, Gina is on her own with a new line of triathlon apparel that are absolutely...

Tags: caio bella athletics, new tri kit designer, tri kits
More

I Got A Book Deal!

In My ExperiencePosted April 14, 2021
Hilary in Deerfield Beach with the signature pose

The other day, my SEO guy was saying that I needed to clean up this blog. He said I had way too many outdated stories and content. So, while I was cleaning up the content, I started to copy and paste it all in a word document. Where it starts...

Tags: blog to book, book deal, meyer and meyer sports
More

Swimming Like a Fish in a Fishbowl

In SwimmingPosted April 12, 2021
Swimming Fish

I must be tired or just swimming a lot. Whenever I go to a pool, I keep thinking that I'm a fish in a giant fishbowl, swimming back and forth and back and forth. Have you ever looked at a fish tank and watched the fish swim? Fish Tank Years...

Tags: fish, swimming fish, swimming in a big fishtank
More

Review of Essential Leggings and Weightless Jacket by V Shred

In apparelPosted April 7, 2021
Hilary Topper wearing V Shred

When V Shred approached me about their apparel and told me their story, I was intrigued. How many times have people throughout your life said, "you can't do that," or "that's not for you?" I've heard that dozens and dozens of times. That's why the brand resonated with me. On...

Tags: V Shred, V Shred essential leggings, V Shred Weightless Jacket
More

ROKA Progressive Sunglass Review

In apparelPosted April 5, 2021
HilaryTopper in her new Roka Progressive Sunglasses

When I found out that ROKA had progressive eyewear, I got psyched. I had seen most of their line when I went to visit their offices in Austin last year and was very impressed. Ordering the Glasses I went online and selected three pair of glasses a box came within...

Tags: roka apparel, Roka glasses, Roka sunglasses
More

Training Meals – A New App that Works with Training Peaks

In Nutrition/HydrationPosted March 31, 2021
training meals

For the longest time, I kept thinking there must be a nutritional element within or that connects with Training Peaks.  Now there is with Training Meals. I recently caught up with the CEO, Gary Jomrich to find out his inspiration on making the app. "I was training for Ironman and...

Tags: nutrition, training meals, triathletes nutrition
More

Why You Should Train with a Power Meter by Danielle Sullivan

In Guest Blog, training tips, TriathlonPosted March 29, 2021
bike racing

This was a blog post from a few years back. Since it is still relevant, I decided to re-run it. ------ I have been training with power since 2004 when power meters were “less known." It was an eye-opening experience for me! I worked with my coach, who was a...

Tags: danielle sullivan, iron fit endurance, training with a power meter, triathlon training
More

What You Need to Know About Triathlon Swimming

In SwimmingPosted March 22, 2021
Swimming in a lane

Recently, I attended a USA Triathlon Seminar on triathlon swimming. Here is what the experts say you need to know about Triathlon Swimming: Swim Technique Take time out and spend it in the water. During the offseason, focus on your swim technique. The first thing to look at is your...

Tags: pool swimming, swimming in open water, triathlon swimming
More

Four Reasons Why Running with a Group is Awesome

In runningPosted March 17, 2021
Hilary Topper talking with teammate before a 5K race

I've been running a walk run group since 2017. I have never met such awesome people as I have through running. Each week we go to a different park either in Suffolk or Nassau and we walk-run. After the pandemic struck us in March of 2020, I took a couple...

Tags: how running groups can help you, running group, why run with a running group
More

Does Zwift Make You Faster?

In Apps, BikePosted March 10, 2021
Zwift cycling

I've been riding on Zwift for the last few years and haven't found that I am getting faster, until just recently. For starters, I found that when I ride with a group, I tend to ride faster. One of the interesting things about doing a group ride on Zwift is...

Tags: going faster on Zwift, how to get faster on the bike, where are you going
More

Posts navigation

Older Posts Older Posts

Sponsors

Subscribe to our mailing list

Archives

Categories

  • Ambassador
  • apparel
  • Apps
  • Beginner Triathlon Training
  • Bike
  • Book Review
  • Brooklyn Half Marathon
  • cycling
  • Discount codes
  • Event
  • General
  • Guest Blog
  • Health
  • Health & Nutrition
  • Hilary Topper On Air
  • Hilary Topper On Air Podcast
  • Holiday Gift Giving Guide
  • Interview
  • ironman
  • Mind Games
  • Motivation
  • Music
  • My Experience
  • My Thoughts
  • news
  • Nutrition/Hydration
  • NYC Half Marathon
  • NYC Marathon
  • NYC Marathon Training
  • NYLB
  • planning
  • Product Reviews
  • Product Roundup
  • Races
  • Recovery
  • Research Study
  • Review
  • Round Up
  • running
  • Running Around the World
  • Running Industry News
  • Running Shoes
  • Sneakers
  • Sponsor
  • Strength Training
  • Supplement
  • Swimming
  • Throughback Blogs
  • training tips
  • Triathlon
  • Triathlon Training
  • Uncategorized
  • Weight Loss
  • WeRTriathletes
  • Zwift Courses

© 2020 HJMT Public Relations