Feet are our most important asset. When they are injured, have blisters, or don't feel right, we can be stopped in our tracks. So when the Fixing Your Feet authors' representative approached me to ask if I would check out their seventh edition book, I agreed. Fixing Your Feet is...
Brooks Fushion Hybrid Jacket
It's that time of year when you are not sure if you should wear a jacket or if you should layer up. Brooks has a new jacket, called the Fusion Hybrid, which is perfect for this in-between weather. About the Fusion Hybrid Jacket It's lightweight and perfect for a windy...
What is the Best Bathing Suit for Swimming?
When I first started swimming about six years ago, I bought TYR bathing suits. I had heard about the brand and it was basically between the TYR and the Speedo. I ended up buying both. After that, I just bought the TYR bathing suits because I loved the fit. The...
Questions and Answers about Strava
What is Strava? Strava is a social networking site for athletes. You can follow your friends and give them "kudos" on their workouts. There are two different versions - free and paid for. The paid-for version gives you a lot more data on your particular workout. Strava connects with Garmin,...
Wonder Pax – Is It Worth It?
When my cousin, my friend, and I walked around the Rock 'n Roll Marathon Expo in Las Vegas, we stumbled upon Wonder Pax, a company that aggressively pulled us into the booth. They immediately wrapped my cousin's knee in a heat pack and she was impressed. I had no interest...
LivBar Review
I'm always in the market for a new protein bar that is natural and tastes good. So, when the staff at LivBar reached out to see if I would be interested in testing their product, I said, "sure thing." The LivBar is an interesting product. It's not a protein bar...
Lactigo Review
When you work out in the pool do your shoulders and lats bother you? Or, when you're running, do you feel the backs of your legs start to cramp up? I get aches and pains all the time. So when Max Pringle of LatiGo reached out to me and asked...
Cycling in the Cold Weather
Who likes to cycle when it's below 30 degrees Fahrenheit? I don't think most of us but in order to meet my goal this year, I want to try to ride as much as possible in the winter months. So, when I find a good day, I either reach out...
What Stroke is Used In a Triathlon?
Whenever I talk with one of my runners or someone who would like to compete in a triathlon for the first time, the question asked most is what stroke can I use in a triathlon. Triathlon Swimming There are four main strokes as part of swimming: Front Crawl or what...
Why We Swim by Bonnie Tsui Book Review
I was walking around a local bookshop in Nashville when I came across this book, Why We Swim by Bonnie Tsui. I immediately snatched it up and took it to the register for purchase. Feeling totally obsessed with the water, I thought it may shed light on why I'm obsessed....