This blog post was written when I first started training for triathlons. One of my events, I dedicated to a friend who passed away. I'm sharing this to honor his memory, his strength and his courage. ----------- A little over a month ago, I read on Facebook that my friend, Jim...
7 Tips Before Buying Your First Road Bike
Need tips on buying your first road bike? Don't do what I did. I went to a store that was recommended and asked the people there what would work for me. Next time, I would do my homework and that's what I'm recommending for you. Here are some things to...
My Experience at the NYC Tri
This race happened in July 2015 and it was a turning point for me. Find out why. ------ My experience at the NYC Tri started months ago when I clicked on the registration button for the event. Since then, I hired Danielle Sullivan of Iron Fit Endurance to coach me...
Triathlon Race Checklist
I'm republishing this checklist because triathlon season is here and I, for one, find it very helpful. I hope you do too! Print out a few copies and check them off for your next race.... Good luck! Triathlon Gear Check List General ☐ Tri Shorts ☐ Tri Top ☐ Sports...
Spring Duathlon at Cedar Creek Park…
I signed up last minute for the Spring Duathlon at Cedar Creek Park on Long Island. I typically like to sign up with my running partner, Marti DiPaola, but she was out of town so I went solo. But, I really wasn't solo because I practically knew everyone there. The...
Staying Injury Free During Running by Jeff Galloway
Most injuries experienced by my runners are due to 1) pacing long runs too fast, 2) increasing the weekly mileage too quickly, 3)lengthening stride and 4) stretching. The principle in staying injury free is to balance gentle stress with the right recovery periods-allowing for rebuilding. (for more information, see my...
Triathletes, Do You Have To Become an Ironman?
Is Ironman the final step in triathlons? Do you have to become an ironman if you are a triathlete? These are some of the questions many newbies ask. They also watch their teammates training for Ironman. Once you become a "triathlete," you either strive to do an Ironman or you feel pressure to do one....
Las Olas Triathlon Race Review
I arrived in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday to help my dad. While down there from New York, I decided to sign up for a triathlon. I knew I needed to come in March and the timing worked out perfect for the Las Olas Triathlon. Here’s a personal race review of...
Avoiding the Exhaustion Wall and More Tips from Jeff Galloway
The training journey for a marathon or half marathon raises your body's physical performance capability and your sense of what you can do in life. Running helps to bring body, mind and spirit together in a unique and wonderful way In researching my book MENTAL TRAINING, I discovered that running...
Peeing While Running or Cycling? Really?
This may seem like an odd post. But the topic of peeing while running and cycling came up several months ago when I was sitting in Montauk after the Event Power's MightyMan Montauk with a group of friends and I was telling them about my experience driving to Montauk. "I was...