Many people walk and run. Some are super fast, while others are not so fast. The beauty about the combination of walking with running is, you can incorporate a recovery break and typically run faster than you normally would if you just ran straight without a brake. So how do...
Fall 2020 Sneakers: HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 7s
When you slip your foot into a pair of HOKA One One Clifton 7s, it feels as if it's surrounded by pillows. It's soft, comfortable, and responsive. Features: What I always find interesting about the HOKAs is that they look like they would be a heavy shoe, but quite the...
My First 2-Mile Swim…
I signed up for the Maggie Fischer Memorial Swim. After not being able to swim in the pools for months and first getting into the open water in June, I opted not to do the swim. (It was later canceled because of the weather.) On a Mission But, I was...
ROKA’s Maverick Swim Run Wetsuit
I've been wanting to do more swim-run events. I usually compete in the UJA-Federation Swim Run Sprint and love that event. Since I really enjoyed that one, I vowed I would do more Swim-Run events in the future. ROKA's Maverick Swim-Run Wetsuit I didn't realize that there was a specific...
Fall 2020 Sneakers: Under Armour Phantom 2 Sneakers
The new Under Armour Phantom 2 Sneakers were launched to the general public on July 27. The new sneaker is different, interesting and awesome to wear every day! Under Armour HOVR Phantom 2 When you put on the UA HOVR Phantom 2 sneakers, you feel like your foot is going...
Fall Sneakers: Zoot Ultra TT Fade
When I started triathlons nearly five years ago, I went out and bought myself a pair of Zoot sneakers. I absolutely loved those shoes and believe it or not, I still have them sitting on my dresser! The reason why I loved them was that they were soft, fast, and...
My 40-Mile Bike Ride Gone Bad…
Athletes have setbacks. There is nothing we can do about it. It's frustrating and happens when you least expect it to. That's what happened to me this past weekend. I was all set to do two major breakthroughs -- a 2-mile swim on Sunday and a 40-mile bike on Monday....
Fall 2020 Sneakers: Skechers GORun Maxroad 4+ Hyper
I really like the Skechers sneakers. But the new Skechers GORun Maxoad 4+ Hyper, I absolutely love! What's New? Skechers GOrun Maxroad 4+ Hyper is updated with a lightweight mono mesh and polyester upper for support, breathability, and structure where needed. The style built for long-distance protection and speed features...
Fall 2020 Sneakers: Brooks New Revel 4 Running Shoes
I've been wearing Brooks Running Shoes for a long time now. When I walked into a running store several years ago, the salespeople talked me into buying the Brooks Ghost shoes, which I loved. Recently, I had the opportunity to sample the Brooks New Revel 4 Running Shoe. When I...
The Roka Transition Pack
I've been looking for the perfect transition bag for a while now and have blogged about various brands. Recently I had the opportunity to check out the ROKA Transition Pack. I thought it was great. Here's why... About the Roka Transition Pack: It's a big bag. The dimensions are 22"...