Back story... As a boy, I was drawn to long-distance running, particularly cross-country. I was intrigued by stories and films of races featuring competitors charging through forests, jumping over logs, and splashing through streams. Growing up in Brooklyn, we played all the usual street games, which included running races. I...
Feeling Sad About Selling Your Bike?
I sold my Trek Silque road bike. There, I said it. I felt bad about it but decided I wanted an upgrade and purchased a QR road bike from a local bike shop. I needed the money to put toward my new bike. After the woman picked up my bike...
Seeking the Angels Help?
Just as Reiki, Yoga, and meditation are beneficial to your performance as an endurance athlete, the angels can also help you with guidance. Now, that may sound a bit weird and out of character for this blog, but I'll tell you, I was taken aback. Getting a reading My running...
CEP The Run Compression Socks Review
CEP, a company dedicated to adding compression to socks, recently introduced a new sock, The Run Compression Socks for both men and women. I was sent a pair for review on this blog. CEP The Run Compression Socks The Run Mid Cut Socks 4.0 were built for style and performance....
Rock ‘N Roll Vegas Race Review
My running friends, Danielle M. and Sharon M. signed up for the Vegas Rock 'n Roll Half Marathon and suggested that the rest of our WeREndurance running group join them. I jumped at the opportunity. Running in Las Vegas on the strip would be awesome, I thought. Plus, I had...
12 Weeks Sprint Triathlon Training Plan
If you want to try out a sprint triathlon, what do you need to do to get started? First off, do you have the right gear? Is the event open water or a pool triathlon? If it's open water, you will need to do specific open water training prior to...
Sugar Naked Cookie Review
A protein cookie??? I always thought that was an oxymoron. BUT, apparently, it's not! I was sent a box of Sugar Naked Cookies for review on this blog and if I didn't think they were great, I would have tossed them out. Instead, they sit on my counter waiting patiently...
Just a Few Tidbits at the Gym
Tidbit #1 - Competing in the Pool I don't know about you, but I swim alone at my health club. We have four lanes and I am usually next to someone very competitive. Anyway, the other day, I was swimming, minding my own business when I saw a young man...
I Want to Try a Sprint Triathlon, What Equipment Do I need?
If you want to try a sprint triathlon, what equipment do you need? Here's a checklist: Run: hydration belt or insulated water bottle cap or visor (keep the sun out of your eyes) sunglasses (optional) - TYR has a great pair of lightweight sunglasses. I also like the ROKA sunglasses...
N-Joy Wetsuit Review
Get 15% off with a code at bottom of the post! I love the Sumarpo wetsuits. I have a few and each serves a purpose. The Vanguard is the thickest one and great for when the water is cool. I wore this one through October in the Northeast. The Race...