Since my knee surgery, I haven't been running as much as I would have liked to. So instead of doing the full Olympic at the Eventpower LI Mighty Hamptons, I decided to drop down to the Aquabike. It was the same distance as the triathlon, but it eliminated the run....
Mermaid Swim in Boca that Didn’t Happen
I had signed up for the 2020 Mermaid Swim in Boca. For obvious reasons, it was postponed. In 2021, they held the event, but I asked for a deferral. I didn’t feel comfortable traveling at that time. The organizers were gracious and allowed me to defer. Book Tour and the...
Faces of Triathlon/Endurance Sports: Caroline Gardner from Miami, Florida
In celebration of my journey and my new book, From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete published by Meyer & Meyer Sport, I thought it would be interesting to share other athletes' stories here on A Triathlete's Diary blog. Today, I interview Caroline Gardner. Caroline is the host of Why We...
Are You Gritty?
What is grit and why is it important to an endurance athlete? That was the question I had prior to reading Angela Duckworth's book, GRIT - The Power of Passion and Perseverance. There's a real difference between those of us with Grit and those who don't have it. How many...
Runner’s and Triathletes – Do you have foot issues?
I recently had authors Jon Vonhof and Tonya Olson on a WeREndurance Webinar for my team. The duo wrote the book, Fixing Your Feet which is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at REI. I reviewed the book on this blog. You can find the review here. The interview...
What’s it Like to Swim in Tel Aviv?
The Mediterranean Sea is magnificent. The water is a greenish-blue color and in the summer, it's extremely warm, 80+ degrees Fahrenheit. First day in Tel Aviv When we got to the Sheraton Tel Aviv from the airport, we grabbed our bathing suits and headed to Gordon beach, which was right...
Chase That Smile by Harold Cabrera Book Review
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...