On this episode of WeRTriathletes Webinar, Theresa Seaquist of MoxiLife, talks about Magnesium and running. On the bottom of this blog is a discount code for all MoxiLife products! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K39uqE8MOus&t=17s MoxiLife is a sponsor of the WeRTriathletes team and the ATriathletesDiary blog. We are grateful for their support and love...
New Product Stocking Stuffers!
As the holidays approach, I'll be sharing some interesting ideas for holiday shopping for yourself or for the triathlete or runner in your life. This is the first in a series of gift-giving ideas for you and your family. Icebreaker Women's BodyfitZone™ Merino 150 Zone Long Sleeve Crewe Thermal Top...
Flashback: My First 40 Mile Bike Ride
The day before the 40-mile bike ride, I had swum 2 miles in the open water. I came home, got my gear, and rode around Heckscher Park with my husband and son. After that, I was exhausted. I came home at around 5:30 pm and just went upstairs to bed....
Doing Something Different: Orienteering
My son and I went Orienteering at Muttontown Preserve. It was organized by the Long Island Orienteering Club. What Is Orienteering? I never heard the term orienteering, but when my son did an adventure race down in Virginia a few months ago, he told me about it. "It's like a...
Tips on Storing Your Wetsuit In The Winter
Now that the water is in the 50s in the Northeast, and even colder in some parts, here are some tips on storing your wetsuit in the winter: 1 - Buy wetsuit hangers. I bought a couple on Amazon and they keep your wetsuit looking good throughout the winter. (For...
What to Do 36 Hours Before a Race with Coach Tim Delss
A few weeks ago, Tim Delss who is the head coach of WeREndurance and CBMultisport held a training camp for WeRTriathlete members. Here's what he said: 36 hours before the event Hydration - make sure you stay hydrated 5 to 7 days before your event. "Don't start drinking the day...
Should I Buy the Brooks Revel 4s or the Brooks Ghost 13s?
Whenever I wear a pair of Brooks Running Sneakers, all I think is, "run happy!" Recently, I reviewed a pair of Revel 4s. I felt they were similar to the Ghosts so I wanted to compare the two and see the difference. I asked their PR people if I could...
Still Swimming in the Open Water?
I've done some crazy things in my life, like crashed Woody Allen's New Year's Eve Party, skied the Alps, wore Google Glass in Costa Rica, and I've competed in dozens of triathlons. But, swimming when the water temperature is so cold it feels as if it burns your face, is...
Will There Be Races in 2021?
I received a beautiful booklet from Ironman the other day. Since I'm in the business of PR and marketing, my first thought, "this brochure must have cost them a fortune!" I started to flip through and look at the gorgeous photos of Ironman events around the country. It was quite...
My Favorite Mask for Running and/or Cycling
Let's face it, I've tried a lot of masks for running and cycling and none of them are perfect or ideal. It seems like every company in the running and triathlon space is onboard making masks. And, as much as I would love to say I think they are the...