Skechers GOrun Forza 2 Review The Skechers GOrun Forza 2, the official training shoe of elite marathoner Kara Goucher, is lightweight and responsive with added support for superior stability. I was excited to give it a test drive. Maybe Kara's speed would rub off on me if I wore the...
Giving Back through Running!
This was our first 5K in May 2017. It was an incredible day after an incredible journey. Check it out here... ----- I never realized how good it was to give back until now. I asked Jeff Galloway back in November, if I could start the Team Galloway LI group....
I Bought NormaTec And This is What I Thought…
I bought NormaTec and this is what I thought... I was first introduced to NormaTec at one of the expos I attended. They seem to be at nearly everyone these days, so I decided to give it a try. I stood on a long line and then, when I was next,...
First Time on the Bike After Being on the Trainer all Winter…
First Time on the Bike After Being on the Trainer all Winter... My first time on the bike after being on the trainer all winter is rough. For starters, I stand for a long while on my bike ready to go and yet, something stops me. I stand there. All...
Want to Get Faster on the Bike?
Want to get faster on the bike? The Time-Crunched Cyclist from Chris Carmichael and CTS reveals the fastest way to get fit for bike racing, century rides, gravel grinders, cyclocross, Gran Fondos, and ultraendurance mountain bike events. With elite cycling coach Chris Carmichael’s innovative, time-saving approach, busy cyclists will develop...
So I Did an Inside Tracker…
So I did an Inside Tracker.... My friend, Pam Kallio of TriSports.com, mentioned to me that she had tried this "Inside Tracker," and as a result, she saw great improvements with her triathlon training. I was intrigued. (Anything to help me get better, I'm interested in!) After that, I attended...
Salming Athletic Apparel Review
Salming Athletic Apparel Review I am so impressed. You don't hear me saying this all the time and I have to say that I am truly impressed with the athletic apparel from Salming North America. I recently ordered two running singlets, a rain jacket for the summer, a long sleeve...
La Croix Sparkling Water Review
La Croix Sparkling Water Review I don't drink enough water. I know that because I always feel very dry and I tend to cramp when I exercise. Anything that will get me to drink more is a good thing. I recently tried La Croix Sparkling Water. I actually like the...
Columbia Sports Bra
Columbia Sports Bra Women who are "big" on top, have issues working out. We need strong support bras to keep in place especially when running or competing in triathlons. My first coach told me that I should wear two bras instead of one when doing a triathlon. But, I never...
Book Review: The Champion Mindset – An Athlete’s Guide to Mental Toughness by Joanna Zeiger, Ph.D.
I just finished reading The Champion Mindset – An Athlete’s Guide to Mental Toughness by Joanna Zeiger, Ph.D. and I can tell you this was a book worth buying because it focuses on the one thing that we hardly focus on, our negative thoughts! Racing in triathlons is tough physically...