Have a Pool Workout When You’re Out of Town? Ever have to go out of town on business in the middle of your training? You get to the hotel, only to find that the pool is smaller than your bathtub! We talked with Bill Brenner, educational director of US Masters...
Training for the #NYCMarathon – 21 Mile Run
Training for the NYC Marathon - 21 miles done It was a cold, dreary day. The dark clouds suggested that it may rain any moment. I was prepared. Earlier in the week I went to a few of the stores in Roosevelt Field Shopping Center (located in Nassau County on...
Sometimes It More About the Experience Than The Actual Race…
Sometimes It More About the Experience Than The Actual Race... Races aren’t just about the race itself, but about the whole experience leading up to and after the actual race. After running the NYRR Mini 6 miler a few months ago, my daughter and I decided she was ready for...
TYR Hurricane Neo Shorts Review
TYR Hurricane Neo Shorts Review Every time I've been in the pool lately, it seems like everyone is talking about these new neoprene shorts. It piquet my interest so I had to check out a pair. The TYR Hurricane Neo Shorts are made of the same material at the wetsuit but...
A One Mile Swim Race That Went Sour Or Did It?
This was a race I did in September 2016. It was my first 1 mile swim race. It didn't go well and that's why I thought it was important to republish. Find out what happened and what I realized. ----- It's hard to not let triathlons define you. You work...
Running Up and Down the Norman J Levy Park and Preserve
Running Up and Down the Norman J Levy Park and Preserve My running coach said, "do hills once a week." My tri coach said, "you gotta do hills..." Where the heck are there hills on the south shore of Long Island? Well, I had a choice. I could go to...
When Should You Replace Your Bike Helmet?
When should you replace your bike helmet? If you ask 100 people when to replace their bike helmet, most will say “never, unless it was in a crash.” It’s true that once you drop your bike helmet or once it has been in a crash, it needs to be replaced...
What To Bring On a 17 Mile Run
I ran 17 miles the other day. I have to repeat that, I ran 17 miles the other day! That's the furthest I have ever run and the night before (actually the week before), I was petrified. "Honey, can I call if I'm in trouble and you'll come to my...
Tri the Wildwood Race Review
Tri the Wildwood Race Review Perseverance is what it takes to do Tri the Wildwood International Triathlon. Tri the Wildwood, located in North Wildwood, NJ, is a production of DelMoSports. The group produces a series of triathlons including the new 70.3, which will be held in Atlantic City later in...
Wetsuit Review: ROKA Maverick X Wetsuit
Wetsuit Review: ROKA Maverick X Wetsuit If you're a swimmer or a triathlete, you know that ROKA makes great products. Recently, they introduced the Maverick X Wetsuit and there's been a ton of buzz about it. I'm lucky enough to have had the opportunity to sample the wetsuit and I...