I have heard of other people doing a three day cleanse but I never thought I would do one. How could I starve myself for three days? Isn't that dangerous? But the more I read about the benefits of getting "clean," the more it enticed me to go for it!...
My Experience at the Mighty North Fork Race
I really thought the Mighty North Fork Race in Southold was going to be easy. I heard the swim was like a lake and the bike and run were flat and fast. But I didn't find that to be the case. Here's my experience at the Mighty North Fork Race....
My Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Adventure by Vicki Edwards
The eastern end of Long Island is flat. It is surrounded by water and it is my home. To travel across the country for a triathlon is an adventure. My adventure was Alcatraz. Training began in January for me as my goal is IM again this year in Louisville. The...
The Power of Group Running by Jeff Galloway
The fun of running with a group pulled me into the sport 57 years ago. Running and training with my friends Steve Prefontaine, Frank Shorter Bill Rodgers, brought out the best of running in me—while we became good friends and Olympians. As I travel the US this season, for our...
Is It Worth Going to Triathlon Camp?
When I first started to play golf, I went to golf camp up in Mt. Snow and had an amazing experience. So when the opportunity came up to go to triathlon camp with the All Women's Tri Team, I jumped at the opportunity. When I came back, everyone asked me,...
More Shoulder Exercises for Triathletes and Swimmers
Ready to take your triathlon training to the next level? These shoulder exercises for triathletes and swimmers will help you train to be stronger and faster in your next race. Join a Triathlete's Diary and our partner Sharon Levy of Excel Physical Therapy & Workout for a simple how-to!
Insanity, the New York City Marathon and Me by Erin Schultz
Eleven years ago, I completed the Chicago Marathon at my goal time of four hours (well, 4:00.8, to be exact) at the age of 27. For the past two years, I was accepted into the New York City Marathon, but due to mitigating circumstances was unable to train well enough...
Running Faster, Longer, Stronger With Olympian Jeff Galloway
Running Faster, Longer, Stronger With Olympian Jeff Galloway Learn to get faster, go longer, go stronger and improve your overall running without getting injured! Tune in to this episode of Hilary Topper on Air. Jeff Galloway, U.S. Olympian, running coach and Official Training Consultant for runDisney, will talk about his run/walk/run method and...
#NYRR Oakley Race In Central Park Wearing #Marika
I've been wanting to run the New York Road Runner's (NYRR) Oakley Race for some time now. I signed up for it for three years in a row and this was the first year I was actually able to attend. I had heard such amazing things about the race, and I...
Riding in Aero Position for the First Time
Since I bought my Trek Silque road bike in June, I have been uncomfortable. I’ve had adjustment after adjustment and finally found someone who knew what he was doing and my latest adjustment actually felt great. (See my fitting story.) So I decided to go aero. I went to Brand’s...