I can't believe it's been three months since my total knee replacement. Some days it feels like the surgery happened a lifetime ago. Other days it feels like I'm still lying in that hospital bed, wondering what I'd gotten myself into. I've been struggling for a long time. But for...
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Seeing Triathlon From the Other Side: My First Time Volunteering
For months, I've been sidelined. Since my total knee replacement, triathlon racing has been off the table. I've been doing the work, rebuilding strength, getting back on the bike, and slowly finding my way back. But I miss race day. I miss the nerves, the buzz in transition, and that...
Message Footwear Review: Are These Cork Sole Shoes Worth the Hype?
Through the years, I've tried a lot of recovery shoes. Some were amazing, while others weren't. I've slipped into a lot of "comfortable" recovery shoes over the years, . So when a pair of cork-soled shoes from Message Footwear landed on my doorstep, I was curious but cautious. Then I...
Interview with Author of Extreme Adventures
Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Beatrice Lessi, a remarkable woman whose journey is as inspiring as it is unique. At 60 years old, Beatrice lives in Zurich with her husband and three daughters. With a degree in humanities from the University of Pisa, she began her career...
Stride Soles Review: Custom Insoles That Feel Like a Warm Hug for Your Feet
When Stride Soles reached out to me and asked me to review their new custom insoles, I was excited. Let me share my experience. What Makes Stride Soles Different Most insoles you buy off the shelf are one-size-fits-most. Stride Soles flips that idea on its head. They make these just...
Across the Line by Sue Reynolds Review
Every so often, a book lands on your nightstand and refuses to let you sleep until you finish it. Sue Reynolds' Across the Line: The Pursuit of Elite Performance and the Edge of Human Limits did exactly that to me. As a triathlete who has spent plenty of early mornings...
Why Zealios Sun Protector Should Be in Your Bag All Year Round
Picture this: it's a crisp fall morning, the sky is a flat gray, and you're clocking a long ride or a long run. Sunscreen? Probably the last thing on your mind. But here's the truth that catches too many athletes off guard—the sun doesn't take the winter off, and neither...
The Silent Killer at Triathlons: What Every Swimmer Needs to Know About SIPE
Every year, the triathlon community loses fellow athletes before they ever reach the bike. The swim leg, that thrashing, adrenaline-soaked start we all know so well, remains the deadliest part of our sport. And the numbers aren't slowing down. We often blame these tragedies on panic, cold shock, or bad...
I Almost Gave Up on These Goggles — Then Everything Changed
I'll be honest: my first swim with the Effortless Swimming NanoClear™ goggles was a disaster. I took them straight into open water, excited to test the hype. Within minutes, water was seeping in around the edges. I spent more time draining them than swimming. I remember thinking, "That's it, these...
Finding Your Finish Line: The Book That Found Me When I Felt Lost
Some books land in your hands at exactly the right moment. Mike Reilly's Finding Your Finish Line found me flat on the couch, leg propped up, staring at a ceiling I'd been studying for weeks after my knee replacement. If you don't know the name, you know the voice. Mike...