I realized the other day that Lisa Gordon, Executive Vice President at HJMT Public Relations has been with me to experience all my first swimming experiences. She was with me the first day I went to Open Water Swim LI in Islip. It was the first time I was in...
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Is Muscle Milk Worth Trying?
I've known so many people who swear by Muscle Milk but I never tasted it until recently. So, is Muscle Milk worth trying? I think so. It is protein based milk-free product that tastes like a shake. I tried both the vanilla and chocolate. Although it has organic sugar added, you can...
On Running 500 Miles in a Year
At this time last year, I set a goal to run 500 miles. I tried to set a realistic goal of 10 miles a week. This way, I would be consistent and stick with running the entire year. After running two half marathons in the beginning of the year, I...
On Setting and Completing Your Goals
Have you ever thought about setting a goal? I've set goals in the past but weren't always able to keep them. This year, I was determined to set and complete a goal in 2014! It's been a year of challenges. And, it's been a year of accomplishments. Back in December...
Do You Find Swimming Meditative?
Do you find swimming meditative? I started swimming in June. I remember getting into the pool at the Long Beach Recreation Center with my tri partner, Marti DiPaola, and not being able to swim 25 yards! I couldn't put my head in the water. I couldn't figure out how to...
How To Choose A Triathlon or Running Coach
What should you look for when hiring a triathlon or running coach? What questions should you ask? Don't just go with the first recommendation. Make sure you interview a few coaches before making your selection. Here's are some questions you may want to ask the potential coach and yourself: What is your experience?...
Beginner Triathlon Training: My First Tri – The Galloway Captiva Triathlon
This was my first triathlon in Sanibel, Florida. It's fun to read these old race recaps because it shows you were you were and how far you've come. I hope you enjoy and share with me your first experience! The Capitiva Triathlon was held in September, 2014. ------ My alarm...
Beginner Triathlon Training: Race Anxiety Before the Captiva Tri
I've been training for the Captiva Triathlon for nearly three months. Marti DiPaola and I signed up for the race right after we completed the Brooklyn Half Marathon in May. We did it on a whim. After that, we both hired coaches -- different coaches. Training was rough For me,...
Beginner Triathlon Training: Transition Training
If someone asked me a year ago, what it takes to be a triathlete, I would have said, "Hmmm...someone who could swim, bike and run?" What I didn't realize is, there are two other disciplines to master -- transitions and proper nutrition/hydration. Both seem simple on the surface, but are actually...
Beginner Triathlon Training: On Being Obsessed
I started training for the Captiva Tri this past June. At first, I wasn't sure about the sport. I never swam nor biked much. I knew one thing - I loved to run. Once I hired a coach, I was still unsure. Is this something I like? It was a lot of money...