When my friend, Darryn Solotoff invited me to his Masters Swim class at Lifetime Fitness, I was thrilled. For one thing I wanted to check out the gym. I had heard a lot about it. I also wanted to check out his class. I walked in early. I was a...
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Running with a Metronome
Running with a Metronome... I'm a slow runner. Actually, I'm not really sure that I'm a slow runner or that I have taken a lot of walking breaks with no consistency. To try to alleviate the breaks or at least cut them down to a minimum, my coach, Danielle Sullivan...
Swimming at Eisenhower Park’s Aquatic Center
I remember when Nassau County first opened the Aquatic Center at Eisenhower Park on Long Island, NY. It felt like it was a couple of years ago but when I looked it up, it said it opened in 1998, that was nearly 20 years ago. (Boy, I'm getting old!) I...
Oh You’re One of Those…
The other day I was talking with a runner. When she found out that I was a triathlete, she said, "Oh, you're one of those..." I don't know what she meant by it but I started to think about the perceptions of triathletes. Here's what people have either said to...
My First Official Year As a Triathlete
This was my first official year as a triathlete. Some may think, "big woop," but I am incredibly impressed with the fact that I've exercised and actually stuck with something for an entire year! (And if I can do it so can you!) Here's an infographic that looks at my journey this...
Book Review: Racing Weight by Matt Fitzgerald
I wanted to learn how to get leaner for peak performance on my triathlons so I bought Racing Weight by Matt Fitzgerald on Amazon. I read the book quickly and had several takeaways I thought I would share with you. For starters, Fitzgerald talks about a six step plan in the...
My Ironman Maryland Experience by Megan White
My Ironman Maryland Experience by Megan White - usual length disclaimer applies (and this is the abridged version)... "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to...
Book Review: The Long Run by Matt Long with Charles Butler
When I asked the NY TRI EXPO ’16 steering committee for ideas on a potential candidate to be honored at the event, my coach, Danielle Sullivan of Iron Fit Endurance, told me that I should read Matt Long’s book, The Long Run. I really didn’t know anything about Matt Long...
Book Review: The Well-Built Triathlete by Matt Dixon
Book Review: The Well-Built Triathlete by Matt Dixon I recently purchased and read Matt Dixon's book, The Well-Built Triathlete - Turning Potential into Performance, and wow, what an eye opener! First off, I have to say that Dixon is an excellent writer. I've read a ton of these triathlon books...
Toughman Race Recap by Shidah Siddiqui
Toughman Race Recap by Shidah Siddiqui Well today is supposed to be "Medal Monday" in my active circle of groups. It was a busy weekend in both my Triathlete & Running groups from 1milers to full Ironmans. On Friday, I just knew, come Monday I will have that great finisher...