If you're looking for a thoughtful gift for either someone you know who loves swimming or a gift for yourself, The Joy of Swimming, an Inspired Collection of Quotations for Those Who Love to Swim, is for you. I love swimming. It makes me feel a sense of freedom when...
ElevenPine Bike Short Review
Do you go for a ride and sometimes feel a little uncomfortable in the spandex? ElevenPine, a company dedicated to cyclists, combines "performance and casual cycling apparel into one product." Here is the ElevenPine Review: I was sent a sample of the Uprising Short and the Liberator Liner. You wear...
Marcum Workplace Challenge Review
In late July, I attended the Marcum Workplace Challenge as an invite from Farrell Fritz Law Firm. This was the first time in many years attending the challenge. I attended the challenge more than 10 years ago when HJMT had a team there. We had about a dozen people participating...
In My #happyplace
A few weeks ago, while I was swimming at Tobay Beach on the bayside with one of my training partners. We stopped. I looked around in 360 degrees and announced, "I'm in my #happyplace!" Most mornings, I wake up and get out to do a swim, bike, or run. And...
Is the Marathon Boom Ending?
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...