Lately, while I ride, I get debris in my eyes. I have a decent pair of riding glasses but they don't wrap around and protect my eyes as they should. So, I reached out to Tifosi Optics to see if they could help. Customer Service The folks at Tifosi were...
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Alpha Win Race Series Discount Code Available
I was thinking of doing the Alpha Win Kingston Race in June, but since getting COVID-19, I had to change my plans. I was upset. However, the race director was amazing. I told him what happened and he immediately said, "pick another race and we will put the fee toward...
Why Wear Nose Plugs for Swimming?
There's a real stigma to wearing nose clips while swimming and I'm not sure why. I've been seeing more and more swimmers, and even pros, in both the pool and open water wearing them. I remember when I wore them for the first time, I felt so self-conscience. But as...
Zealios Race Relief Product Review
You know when you go for a long bike ride, swim, and or run, and your muscles feel sore right away? That's the time to grab your Zealios Race Relief and apply it to the sore areas. What's so special about Race Relief? Well for starters, it has 4% menthol...
Sumarpo to Sponsor Full Book Tour!
I am so grateful to announce that SUMARPO, my favorite wetsuit company, will be sponsoring my upcoming book tour, From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete - A Portrait of a Non-Athletic Triathlete. About SUMARPO Dedicated to the environment, SUMARPO is environmentally friendly. All wetsuits are made from recyclable and biodegradable...
Lucky’s Lake Swim in Orlando by Ray Cushmore
Your introduction to a great open water swim begins with the motto, “Lucky’s Lake Swim - Enter the food chain.” Ha, ha! As if you need another reason to worry about open water swims, Lucky Meisenheimer, the founder, and sponsor of this daily event, plays on that anxiety and adds...
Brooks Takes You Into The Summer With Their New Gear
On June 1, Global Running Day, I attended the Brooks celebration of running. I got to sample a couple of the new Brooks gear including: Drive Plunge Run Bra At first glance, I thought this bra would be too flimsy and not keep me from bouncing, but, I found it...
Faces of Triathlon: Gina Cornell of Wausau, Wisconsin
Gina Cornell of Wausau, Wisconsin had a few moments to sit down and talk with me for the Faces of Triathlon feature. Gina is the CEO of Ciao Bella Athletics, a triathlon apparel company that works with athletes around the world. She is also a triathlete. Why did you decide...
Triathlon Training Scares Me
I know this may sound nuts, but every night I look at my training plan for the next day, print it out, and try to go to bed. I try to focus my thoughts on other stresses in my life - work, family, etc. Having triathlon training as a stressor...
Crescent CBD Sleep Gummies Review
Who can sleep? If you're like me, you are all wound up from stress between family, work, and training that sleep, which is so important for us as athletes, gets neglected. That's why when I saw that Crescent Canna, a sponsor of this blog, had a new Crescent CBD Sleep...