My first wetsuit, which I bought from Runner's Edge in Farmingdale, Long Island, was a TYR Hurricane Category 5 wetsuit in black and red. (See story on buying a wetsuit.) As I wore it, I felt it was restricting. So I wanted to try out a TYR Hurricane Cat 5 sleeveless...
Cycling in the Hudson Valley
When I signed up for the Hudson Valley ride, I didn't realize what I was getting myself into. I knew that all my teammates didn't want to do it for some reason or another but I couldn't understand why. After taking this little ride, I understand why! I rode it...
Training with All Women’s/Men’s Tri Team (AWTT)
Training with All Women's/Men's Tri Team (AWTT) I typically train alone. It just works out that way. I look at my training peaks schedule and do what I need to do. I always try to fit it in sometimes during the day. Well, today, I decided to go out to...
Jamesport Triathlon Race Awesome Review
Jamesport Triathlon Race Awesome Review After hearing about how incredible Jamesport Tri was last year, I couldn't wait to check it out this year! Race Awesome, run by Corey and Stacy Roberts, organizes great events. They are a local race company that started in May 2014 and have organized nearly 30 races. Corey...
Book Review: Triathlon 2.0 Data-Driven Performance Training
Once you participate in Triathlons, you realize the swim bike run event is much bigger than you will ever be. It truly is a humbling sport. Just when you thought you were somewhat good at a discipline, someone comes along and kicks your butt! So how do you get better?...
Should You Buy a One Piece Tri Kit or a Two Piece Tri Kit?
Should you buy a one piece tri kit or a two piece tri kit? I'm relatively new to the world of triathlons. I competed in my first tri in September 2014, so I've been training for two years. When I first started, I questioned my coach, "do you change for...
I Went Cycling with Unwanted Friends
I went cycling with unwanted friends... The other day, on my schedule, my coach called for a 20 x 2 workout on the bike. She requested that I try to do this outside. So I packed up the car and headed over to Jones Beach to ride the path to Tobay...
Race Report: #NYRRMini10K
This was the first race I did with my daughter. What a special experience running with her (well, she actually ran faster than me but we will keep that for another day.) Here's the post. ---- I ran the Oakley Mini 10K last year. This year, I'm assuming Oakley was...
Still Thinking About the Power of A Woman Triathlon
Still thinking about the Power of A Woman Pool Triathlon... EventPower LI produces two pool triathlons every year. They are both held at the Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) Aquatic Center. Many people use these triathlons as a entry point into triathlons because the distance is much shorter than a sprint...
NYC Marathon Training: 20 Mile Run in Massapequa
This post was first published in September 2016 before my first NYC Marathon. I had to run 20 miles. Find out what happened. ------ NYC Marathon Training: 20 Mile Run in Massapequa I wanted and needed to run somewhere different. My Facebook friend, Tim Healy suggested I run Massapequa Preserve...