I find it so interesting that when we approach a landmark birthday, we all want to do something out of our comfort zone. Some people want to lose weight before they turn 30; others want to run their first race before 50; and still others, like Harold Cabrera, wanted to...
Swim to the Moon in Hell, Michigan
I met Eva Solomon, the race director for Epic Races, several years ago. At that time, we met over lunch in Manhattan and she told me about Epic races. I was intrigued. I was particularly fascinated by the Swim to the Moon race, a 10K, 5K, 1.2 mile,s and .5...
Which Balega Socks Should I Buy?
Balega has some amazing socks. But, how do you determine which one is best for you? Well, first off, Balega has some key features that appear in every pair of socks they produce including -- hand-linked toe seam, recycled Drynamix moisture management yarn, protective cushioning, elasticated arch support, high heel...
When Can You Train After Getting Covid?
When can you train after you get Covid? That is the thousand-dollar question. It seems to me that no one really knows. There are so many conflicting articles about exercise and Covid, that you wonder who you can believe. I got Covid on June 6. The first three days were...
Faces of Triathlon: Nicole Thomas of Maryland
In this post, I caught up with my friend and motivator, Nicole Thomas of Maryland. Find out what she had to say about starting out and what her plans are today. Why did you decide to start triathlon training? What was your why? In 2006, I started biking with a...
Run Forever by Amby Burfoot Book Review
As many of you know, Amby Burfoot was the editor of Runner's World Magazine. He's one of the leaders in today's running world. Now, in his 70s, Amby, who was a former winner of the Boston Marathon and author of the book, The Complete Guide to Running, wrote Run Forever...
The Everyday Athlete Cookbook
In collaboration with clinical dietician and nutritionist, Alicia Romano, the team at America's Test Kitchen developed, The Everyday Athlete Cookbook - 165 Recipes to boost energy, performance, and recovery for the "everyday athlete." The first 30 pages tries to educate the reader on what to eat, when to eat, and how...
Tifosi Optics Review
Lately, while I ride, I get debris in my eyes. I have a decent pair of riding glasses but they don't wrap around and protect my eyes as they should. So, I reached out to Tifosi Optics to see if they could help. Customer Service The folks at Tifosi were...
Alpha Win Race Series Discount Code Available
I was thinking of doing the Alpha Win Kingston Race in June, but since getting COVID-19, I had to change my plans. I was upset. However, the race director was amazing. I told him what happened and he immediately said, "pick another race and we will put the fee toward...
Why Wear Nose Plugs for Swimming?
There's a real stigma to wearing nose clips while swimming and I'm not sure why. I've been seeing more and more swimmers, and even pros, in both the pool and open water wearing them. I remember when I wore them for the first time, I felt so self-conscience. But as...