My friend, Sharon Levy, was Instagram posting some beautiful apparel from Santic and I asked her about it. She told me that the quality was excellent and I should check it out. So I did. Here's my Santic Apparel review: For Warmer Days... Santic Cycling Jersey Women's Short Sleeve The...
Does Training Peaks Integrate with Zwift?
A Step by Step Approach My coach logs in my workouts on Training Peaks. She told me that I could download my training into Zwift and it would be flawless. However, that wasn't the case. I downloaded the training and then put it into a directory on my PC and...
3X SmithPoint Triathlon Finisher
This was my third year participating in EventPower's SmithPoint Triathlon, which makes me a 3X SmithPoint Triathlon Finisher. I love this triathlon, and every year, the organization and coordination of activities get better and better. photo credit: Bruce Kramer Before the Race: My friend's Bruce and Mindy have a house...
Are you an A, B or C Triathlete?
Are you an A, B, or C triathlete? I didn't know what to think when I first heard that term. When I was in college, and even when I went for my master's degree, I always got "A's" for my work or some "B's." I never got a "C." But...
New Balance Fresh Foam Zante Pursuit
In celebration of Global Running Day, New York Road Runners (NYRR) had a 5K race around Central Park. As an added incentive, they gave away New Balance Fresh Foam Zante Pursuit sneakers to all participants. When I signed up for the race with Colleen and Dawn, team members from Team...
Sena R1 Smart Cycling Helmet Review
Shhhh... can you keep a secret? Sometimes, I listen to music when I'm cycling alone and have a long ride. I know a lot of people will frown when they hear this but, I enjoy it. Recently, I had the opportunity to review the Sena R1 Smart Cycling Helmet and...
Sports Nutrition Handbook Review
As I've been getting more and more into MetPro, a concierge service that analyzes a person's specific response to diet and activity, and adjusts based on their personal needs and goals, I realize that proper nutrition and hydration make a massive difference in performance and diet. When the Sports Nutrition...
SlimClip Review
Ever want to run or ride with your mobile phone, but you don't want to hold it? I've found that I put it in my hydration belt, but that's in place of a water bottle. I've also put it in my bra and put it in my sock. But, none...
Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo Sneakers
The more I run, the more I notice what works for me and what doesn't. Some shoes are for stability and great for distances, while others just work great on short distances. The Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo Sneakers work well for both long distances and short speed training or races....
Having Second Thoughts about the 70.3
I signed up, yet again, for a 70.3 (half Ironman). This time, I signed up for the Maine 70.3. I had a comp for Augusta but felt that I wouldn't have the support there that I would have in Maine. But, now I'm having seconds thoughts about the 70.3. It's...