I'm not training right now — not even close. But that doesn't mean I've stopped thinking about the supplements that support me when I am. Chlorella is one I've relied on through many hard training blocks and race seasons, and it turns out it has just as much value during...
What is RaceX and How Can It Benefit You?
Welcome to Hilary Topper on Air, the show where we dive into the stories and innovations shaping the worlds of endurance sports, law, and literature. I’m your host, Hilary Topper, and today we’re focusing on the cutting-edge tools that are transforming how athletes train and race. In this episode, we're...
Two Weeks Post Total Knee Replacement
Two weeks ago, I had a total knee replacement. And yesterday, I walked half a mile. If you'd told me a year ago that I'd be writing those two sentences, I might have laughed. Or cried. Probably both. Because the road that got me here was long, confusing, and honestly,...
Why I’m Excited About This Zwift Sale (Running with the Women’s Tour!)
Picture this: it's 6 a.m., I've got my kit laid out, and I peek outside to see sheets of rain slamming against the window. A few weeks ago, it was the opposite problem: heat so thick you could practically chew it. And come winter? Forget it. My fingers go numb...
UnTapped – Have you tried it yet?
Every year at The Running Event, I walk the show floor and meet dozens of brands. They're all friendly, all eager, all hoping to catch my eye. But there's one booth I keep gravitating back to: UnTapped. I've met these folks more times than I can count. And every single...
Finding the Right Coach When Everyone Seems to be a Coach
Lately, I have been thinking a lot about the state of coaching, especially in endurance sports. It feels like coaches are everywhere. Spend five minutes on social media, and you will see it. Someone posts, “I’m looking for a coach,” and within minutes, replies pile up in the comments. Some...
Why I’m Already in Love With the Deuter Women’s Traick 9 SL
I'll be honest with you. Right now, I can't run. My knee has other plans, but I'm hoping that in the near future, I'll be back at it. But here's the thing about recovery: it gives you something to look forward to. And lately, I've been planning. Dreaming, really. I...
Why I’m Getting a Total Knee Replacement
If you've been reading this blog and, if you read my book, From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete - A Portrait of a Non-Athletic Triathlete, you know I've had issues with my right knee for a long time now. It feels strange to finally write these words, but here I...
The Month Before My Knee Replacement
A month ago, I made two big decisions. I deferred the Empire State Ride (for cancer research), and I said yes to a total knee replacement. If you know me, you know neither choice came easily. I'm the person who signs up for the race, circles the date on the...
CEP and Global Running Day
When the box from CEP landed on my doorstep for Global Running Day, I felt like a kid on a birthday morning. Inside was a complete running kit: a breezy short-sleeve shirt, a pair of loose-fit shorts, and the brand-new Pro Run Optaspeed BowTech shoes. Here's the twist, though. I'm...