The METEOR is a self-heating, vibrating, massage therapy ball to facilitate muscle recovery and help reduce chronic pain. It is also used for deep tissue massage and is perfect for stiff muscles, knots, soreness after workouts, and it is perfectly calibrated for everyday aches and pains. The product, which was...
Tread Labs Insert Review
I don't know about you but I've tried lots of inserts for my running shoes. I've tried custom and I've tried stock off-the-shelf inserts. Finding that the custom inserts where I stand in a mold, work about the same as a custom insert that I buy from an online resource....
Ohana Triathlon Apparel Review and Discount Code
Move over triathlon apparel brands, there's a new game in town and they have some gorgeous fabrics and apparel that I know you will love! Discount code on the bottom of the blog. Ohana Triathlon Apparel The Ohana Triathlon is made by triathletes for triathletes. The group is located in...
Safe Sea Marine Friendly Sunscreen Review and Discount Code
If you swim in the open water, you know that there are lots of creatures in the dark deep sea that don't feel right when you take your entry and catch in the water. Those creatures are Jellyfish and sea lice. It also protects against swimmers' itch. Safe Sea Safe...
Hindsight Cycling Glass Review
Have you ever wondered who is behind you during your ride? When I'm riding on the bike path to Captree Beach, I never know who is behind me until they catch up to me and pass me on the left. But, I always think that it would be a good...
Triathlon and Running Podcasts from Season 12 of HTOA
Hilary Topper on Air (HTOA) just wrapped up Season 12. If you missed any of the podcasts that we highlighted, you can listen by clicking on the link below each description. They were all outstanding and worth listening to either while you run or ride. Let me know if you...
Swimming Against the Current
I've been swimming a lot lately in preparation for the 5.5-mile Cross Bay Swim. The other day, I asked my son, who will be my kayaker, to come for a practice swim. I usually go to Tobay in the morning but since he likes to sleep in, I went at...
Swimming around the Island at Tobay Beach
Every year, there are lots of groups who swim around the island at Tobay Beach, on the bayside. I did it once with Total Masters Swimming but hadn't done it again in years until today. "Which direction do you want to swim in today?" Ray said to me as we...
First Few Open Water Swims of the Season
By the time you read this blog, it will probably be the end of June. When I wrote this blog, it was June 2 on day 3 of open water swimming. The water temperature is in the high 50s, low 60s. The air temperature is around 62. The first swim...
First One in the Outdoor Pool at Lifetime Fitness in Garden City
I was the first one in the outdoor pool at Lifetime Fitness in Garden City. They opened the outdoor pool on Saturday, May 15 and it will be open all summer. The water temperature was superb. The only problem when I got in... bird dung. Calling over the lifeguard After...