I've hauled a lot of gear to a lot of races over the years, and let me tell you, finding the right bag is half the battle. So when I got my hands on the new Gregory Alpaca Wheeled Duffel 40L in Slate Blue, I had a feeling this one...
One Month After Total Knee Replacement
We've officially hit week five of my total knee replacement recovery — and before I tell you where things stand right now, I want to take you back through the last three weeks. Not the polished, "look how strong I am" version. The messy one. Because if you're going through...
Extreme Adventures by Beatrice Lessi: A Book That Will Fuel Your Next Race
Every once in a while, you pick up a book that stays with you long after you've turned the final page. For me, that book is Extreme Adventures by Beatrice Lessi. If you're a runner, a triathlete, or someone who loves pushing past your own limits, you're going to want...
The Cedar Creek to Captree Bike Path
If you love long rides with an ocean breeze at your back, the bike path from Cedar Creek to Captree is pure magic. I've ridden it more times than I can count, and it still takes my breath away. Miles of smooth open trail, salt marshes shimmering in the morning...
The SILO 10 Liter Dry Bag: Your Ultimate Waterproof Companion
When it comes to protecting your gear from water, mud, dirt, and sand, the SILO 10 Liter Dry Bag is a must-have. Whether you're an open water swimmer, a kayaker, or an adventurer who needs to keep essentials dry, this bag delivers on all fronts. Lightweight, compact, and fully waterproof, it’s the...
Why Endurance Sports Are Chasing the Wrong Crowd
I've been saying this for years, and now I have the numbers to back it up. A new UK study, called Our Future Health, reported by LBC this July, examined roughly 1.9 million adults. The headline finding stopped me in my tracks: adults aged 60 to 69 are more active...
Chlorella for Recovery
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...