So, you feel ready to do your first half Ironman. You've done a bunch of Olympics and Sprint triathlons and feel up for the challenge. But, how do you select your first Half Ironman? Are there any magic beans to spill on the floor to find the one that will...
Running Around Fire Island
During our last run in Rocky Point, Monica mentioned that she wanted to run Fire Island. Since it was quite there in the winter, I thought it was a good idea and sent out an email to the rest of the group. At Robert Moses Field 5 It was a...
Big Four Speak Out at Endurance Exchange Conference
In the 1980s, there were four triathletes that dominated the space. They were known as the "Big Four," and included Dave Scott, Mark Allen, Scott Molina and Scott Tinley. Background on the Big Four These four triathletes won collectively seven Ironman World Championships, five Nice Championships, two World’s Toughest titles,...
MoxiLife Introduces New Products for Runners, Cyclists, Swimmers & Triathletes
Discount Code for MoxiLife at the end of the blog post. MoxiLife, a relatively new hydration company, has introduced two new products - MoxiLyte and a new flavor of HydraMag. Taste: It always surprises me when I taste a product that I actually like. The Phytolyte tasks good and the...
Klitch Shoe Clip Review
Hey runner/triathlete friends, how many times have you wanted to hang your shoes from your bag because 1) they were wet, 2) they didn't fit, 3) you just needed to clip them on your bag. In comes Klitch Shoe Clip. Klitch This new shoe clip is clever. It can hook...
How to Set Up a Group Ride on Zwift
Tired of Zwifting alone? You have the opportunity to join an event, and there are lots of them. You can also create a group ride with your training partners and friends using the Zwift Companion App. How to Set Up a Group Ride: Sign in to your Zwift Companion and...
Will There Be Ironman Races in 2020?
Last week, Andrew Messick, CEO of Ironman, talked about the state of Ironman and racing during this time of COVID-19. He started the presentation by explaining that in 2020, Ironman had 240 events scheduled and only 40 events took place. "The one good thing that came out of this is...
Four Triathlon App Reviews
There are so many amazing apps for triathletes. Here are four of my favorites: MYSwimPro I've been using this app for more than a year. It provides swim workouts, videos on technique and even dry-land workouts. If you want to focus on the open water, for example, the app will...
Protein Bar: Outright Bar
I walked into Empire Nutrition in Bellmore to get a protein shake and walked out of with a protein shake and an Outright Bar. Having never heard of or tried the Outright Bar, I'm not sure what compelled me to buy a couple of bars but I'm glad I did....
Nature’s Path Has Three New Products
Nature's Path, known for its line of organic foods, most of which are gluten free and USDA Certified Organic, recently introduced three new products --Golden Turmeric Superfood Granola, Smoothie Bowl Superfood Granola and Golden Turmeric Superfood Oatmeal. Nature's Path Golden Turmeric Superfood Granola This granola is a "powerhouse" of ingredients...