This was a race I did in September 2016. It was my first 1 mile swim race. It didn't go well and that's why I thought it was important to republish. Find out what happened and what I realized. ----- It's hard to not let triathlons define you. You work...
Running Up and Down the Norman J Levy Park and Preserve
Running Up and Down the Norman J Levy Park and Preserve My running coach said, "do hills once a week." My tri coach said, "you gotta do hills..." Where the heck are there hills on the south shore of Long Island? Well, I had a choice. I could go to...
When Should You Replace Your Bike Helmet?
When should you replace your bike helmet? If you ask 100 people when to replace their bike helmet, most will say “never, unless it was in a crash.” It’s true that once you drop your bike helmet or once it has been in a crash, it needs to be replaced...
What To Bring On a 17 Mile Run
I ran 17 miles the other day. I have to repeat that, I ran 17 miles the other day! That's the furthest I have ever run and the night before (actually the week before), I was petrified. "Honey, can I call if I'm in trouble and you'll come to my...
Tri the Wildwood Race Review
Tri the Wildwood Race Review Perseverance is what it takes to do Tri the Wildwood International Triathlon. Tri the Wildwood, located in North Wildwood, NJ, is a production of DelMoSports. The group produces a series of triathlons including the new 70.3, which will be held in Atlantic City later in...
Wetsuit Review: ROKA Maverick X Wetsuit
Wetsuit Review: ROKA Maverick X Wetsuit If you're a swimmer or a triathlete, you know that ROKA makes great products. Recently, they introduced the Maverick X Wetsuit and there's been a ton of buzz about it. I'm lucky enough to have had the opportunity to sample the wetsuit and I...
I Went 15 Miles?
I went 15 miles? My running coach, Jeff Galloway, had on the schedule to run 15 miles today. How could I run 15 miles when I could barely walk? My tri coach, Danielle Sullivan, former pro-triathlete, owner of Iron Fit Endurance and my coach, told me to see an ART...
Book Review: The Do Over — My Journey from the Depths of Addiction to World Champion Swimmer
I just finished reading The Do Over - My Journey from the Depths of Addiction to World Champion Swimmer by Karlyn Pipes with Tito Morales and I have to say, it's such an inspiring book, it's worth the read. It's not just a book about a woman who has...
Running 13 Miles in Preparation for the NYC Marathon
Running 13 miles in preparation for the NYC Marathon I ran 13 miles today. I didn't want to but it was part of the plan to prepare for the NYC Marathon, so I did it. I strategized for days prior to. How should I do this? For starters, my coach, Danielle...
Swimming with Team Total Training or TTT
Swimming with Team Total Training or TTT I swam with Magdalena Stovickova Skrine and Roy Lester for most of the winter. They coach at Eisenhower Park and it's conveniently located near my home. I never met Shawn Tannenbaum, the team's captain/coordinator, or Peter Venturra, the owner of Team Total Training (TTT)....