As part of my USA Triathlon coaching certification, I am required to take a number of courses throughout the next two years in order to maintain my status. I recently attended a webinar on how to get stronger on the bike and it was so interesting I thought I would...
The Donna Half Marathon Race Recap
There's something special about running a race through neighborhoods. I've done it a few times and each time was more special than the next. The 13th Annual Donna Half Marathon, in Jacksonville, Florida, was no different. It was a racer/spectator experience. The race weekend always starts with an expo. Dawn,...
Electrolyte Drink for Endurance Athletes
One of the questions I'm asked often is what is a good electrolyte drink for running or triathlon training and racing? If you only use water or just water with electrolytes, you may be missing out. PhytoLyte, a product made by MoxiLife, has electrolytes, rich vitamins, and minerals. It's a...
Sweat. Eat. Repeat. Review
I recently received Sweat. Eat. Repeat. in the mail. The book is written by Pamela Nisevich Bede, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, a registered dietician. The book's intention is to provide the reader with a 90-day playbook to "change your food habits, improve your energy, and reach your goals." At the...
Is Running the Disney Half Marathon Worth it?
I've been wanting to race in a Disney Half for a long time but I wondered if it was worth the ticket price. The cost of the 2020 WDW half marathon was $188 and included a long-sleeved tech shirt, finisher medal, and "access to a Family Reunion area with live...
Oofos Adds New Styles
At The Running Event in Austin last month, I met up with Oofos. They showed me a ton of new styles for 2020 and they are really cute! For instance, the Ooahh, pictured above, now come in funky colors like the pink and blue you see in the photo. Fun...
SockGuy Review
If you're looking for socks that have compression, you may want to check out the SockGuy Socks. I met the company at The Running Event in Austin last month. They gave me a couple of XL socks that I gave to my son and they gave me a couple of...
An Inside Look Into Roka
While I was in Austin, I had the opportunity to meet with the folks at ROKA and get a tour of their office for an inside look. The first thing that impressed me was seeing a tri kit worn by Gwen Jorgensen at the 2016 Olympics, the year she won...
Should You Wear Custom Insoles?
I never wore custom insoles until I ran the NYC Marathon in 2016. Since then, I've been hooked. The thing about just wearing the inserts in a pair of sneakers is that they aren't specific for your foot. I would rather have something custom to wear that molds my foot,...
New Recovery Flip Flop
There's a new recovery flip flop on the market and they are called, Archies. I met this company at The Running Event in Austin and thought they were interesting. Archies is a recovery flip flop company that provides support, unlike traditional flip flop sandals. Designed by a Physiotherapist from Melbourne,...