The sport of running has experienced a steady rise in participants since the 1990s; then a boom during the ‘08 recession. And it has been widely speculated in the last several years that this boom may be ending as more and more millennials are choosing not to run. Insidious Threat...
Travel and Training
I travel a lot. I also train a lot. So, when I travel, I try to get to training. Recently, I went to Fort Lauderdale to take care of some business for my dad. I decided to stay on the beach in Ft Lauderdale and I'm glad I did. Although...
Running and Triathlon Inspired Podcasts
Here are our newest running and triathlon inspired podcasts for your learning and listening enjoyment: TriBike Transport - What are they and how can they help you have a stressless race? Find out all about who they are and what they do on this podcast - https://bit.ly/2JVjJh8 iTri - Building...
Brooks Ghost 12 Review
When one of my running buddies, Christine, mentioned the Brooks Ghost 12 was now on the market and the Brooks Ghost 11's won't be available for long, I reached out to Brooks to see if I could review a pair of the Brooks Ghost 12 Sneakers. "When sneaker companies make...
Long Beach Lifeguard Memorial Swim Race Recap
The Long Beach Lifeguard Memorial Swim has been around for years. And, I remember thinking it was only for lifeguards. So, when I found out this year it was open to all swimmers, I thought, "sure, why not?" I decided to swim the half-mile. They had a 1-mile option as...
Balega Introduces UltraGlide Running Socks
Balega International, the maker of many different types of running socks, just introduced a new line of socks, called UltraGlide, is geared for people who are prone to rubbing spots while running. UltraGlide has variable density cushion pads created to protect pockets covering your metatarsal, heel, and toe. Balega's current...
Training for the Fall Foliage Half Marathon in Rhinebeck
I started a Galloway training group in 2017 after Jeff Galloway coached me for the NYC Marathon. The training group is still going and stronger than ever. This year, we are training for the fall foliage half marathon in Rhinebeck, NY. We're also training for the Bronx 10 miler, two...
Bike Riding at Cedar Creek Park in Wantagh
I never realized that riding was one of my weakest sports because I always rode as a kid. Well, not exactly -- I rode a little around the neighborhood. That was about it. I grew up in Long Beach, NY and as kids, we rode to the boardwalk and that...
Santic Apparel Review
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...