When I saw the ad in Triathlete Magazine for the Nation's Tri last year, I got excited. Could you imagine swimming in the Potomac River, riding around famous landmarks or even running toward the Washington Monument as you cross the finish line? I thought it would be an incredible experience. So,...
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Triathlon Distance Chart
Everyone keeps asking me what the distances are for various triathlons. Some of the distances may vary depending on the race. For example, the swim and bike sometimes change. But, here's a typical triathlon distance chart: Name Swim Bike Run Sprint 0.5mi (750m) 12.4mi (20km) 3.1mi (5km) Olympic 0.93mi (1.5km) 24.8mi (40km)...
It’s More About the Journey
This month marks my one year anniversary in triathlons. My very first triathlon was at the Captiva Triathlon on September 9, 2014 in Ft. Myers/Sanibel. Since then, I've completed nearly a dozen triathlons. And during the past year, I realized that it's more about the journey than the actual destination. I love to swim,...
Book Review: Triathlon!
If you want to get inspired, you should pick up the book, Triathlon! A Tribute to the world’s greatest triathletes, races and gear by Matthew Baird. This oversized table book is more than 350 pages in length and has the most sensational photos you will see all wrapped up into...
USA Triathlon Age Group National Championship in Milwaukee
I got a letter last fall inviting me to attend the USA Triathlon Age Group National Championship in Milwaukee. At first, I thought it was a joke. Really? Why would I be invited? I'm new to the sport and not fast. But I realized I got in because I won...
Deal With Running In The Heat with Tips from Jeff Galloway
Training through the summer can not only be grueling, but downright dangerous. Here are some tips to train safely and as comfortable as possible in the hot summer months. Slow down by 30 sec/mile (20 sec/km) for every 5F temperature increase above 55-60F ( every 2.5C above 14C) When the...
Five Tips for Summer Running in the Heat
The summer is officially here, and for those who run, the heat and humidity will be brutal. Before you end up needing medical attention or have to pay a visit to an emergency room, Dr. Dan Ordaz, Performance Medicine Physician with St. Vincent Sports Performance in Indianapolis has these five...
The Endurance Handbook Review
Recently, I had the opportunity to read The Endurance Handbook – How to Achieve Athletic Potential, Stay Healthy, and Get the Most out of Your Body by Dr. Philip Maffetone. The book is written for any type of endurance athlete, from triathletes to marathon runners. It provides useful information on...
My Three Day Cleanse
I have heard of other people doing a three day cleanse but I never thought I would do one. How could I starve myself for three days? Isn't that dangerous? But the more I read about the benefits of getting "clean," the more it enticed me to go for it!...
My Experience at the Mighty North Fork Race
I really thought the Mighty North Fork Race in Southold was going to be easy. I heard the swim was like a lake and the bike and run were flat and fast. But I didn't find that to be the case. Here's my experience at the Mighty North Fork Race....