Ever since I learned to swim almost four years ago, the Fire Island Swim, hosted by Open Water Swim Long Island (OWSLI), had been on my bucket list. But year after year, I doubted myself. “You’re ready,” Bryan Krut, race director and owner of OWSLI, reassured me. Despite his confidence, I couldn’t...
All About the Bike
Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just starting out, your bike is one of the most critical components of triathlon success. From choosing between a road bike and a tri bike to understanding the value of a power meter, there are a lot of decisions to make to optimize your...
NYRR #Queens10K – An Epic Race
NYRR #Queens10K - An Epic Race I had always wanted to run the New York Road Runners Queens 10K. But, every year, it seemed it came out on a bad weekend and I was unable to attend. The appeal for me was that it is set in Flushing Meadow Park...
Swimming in the Tyrrhenian Sea
Swimming in the Tyrrhenian Sea I went on a 10-day cruise around the Italian peninsular and then finished off the trip by going to Sorrento, near the Amalfi Coast. I was on a mission to get some open water swimming in, so I brought my long sleeve ROKA suit, my...
Borah Teamwear Review
Borah Teamwear Review Move over Coeur and Betty Design, there's a new kid in town and I think you will love them as much as I do! They are called Venganza, Borah Teamwear's collection of women's triathlon apparel, located in Wisconsin. I recently had the opportunity to sample the Venganza...
Zuki Recovery Roller Review
Zuki Recovery Roller Review Since I started running nearly eight years ago, I've tried dozens of foam rollers and stick rollers for muscle recovery. Each one has a different twist to the same idea and yet, they all seem to work great, especially after a long run! A new product...
It’s Been a Tough Spring…
It's been a tough spring... I gear up in January for a fantastic season and then...BAM...everything changed. First I had to cancel the Shape Half Marathon. This is a race I wanted to do for two years and both years something prevented me from doing it. What I loved about...
Jerusalem Marathon Race Recap by Doc Halliday Golden
Jerusalem Marathon Race Recap by Doc Halliday Golden I was excited to run the Jerusalem Marathon for a full year, since the moment my friend Daniel invited me to come back to Israel (where he lives) and run it with him. Even though I had done the NYC Marathon 3...
How to Improve Your Swim Stroke
How to Improve Your Swim Stroke Barbara Cronin-Stagnati is an exceptional swimmer and often podiums at most events. Here she teaches us how to improve our stroke and become stronger swimmers. It's a must watch!
Swim Speed Secrets by Sheila Taormina
Swim Speed Secrets by Sheila Taormina The other day, someone asked me "what is your strongest discipline?" I didn't know how to answer him. My first thought, none because all three are hard and to master all three feels impossible when you only have seven days in a week to...