As summer kicks off, we are all in high gear training for our next triathlon event. But, on those off days, why not hit the golf course? I’ve been finding that golf is a great activity to take your mind off training. Plus, triathlon training has helped my golf swing!...
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Gear up for Success: New Products for Triathletes and Runners
As the summer is underway, there are lots of new products for triathletes and runners that you may want to consider buying. Bag Balm I don't know about you, but I am dry during the winter and summer months. Bag Balm has a solution. Made in Vermont, Bag Balm introduced...
Arc’Teryx Norvan Windshell Jacket Review
Runners and triathletes always need a reliable jacket that will protect them from the elements without weighing them down. Arc'Teryx Enter the Arc'teryx Norvan Windshell Jacket in bright yellow. This super-light option is for when every ounce counts but the weather is changing. What I like One of the best...
Having Fun with a DIY Super Sprint Triathlon
When Jon told me that he would like to organize a super sprint triathlon in Riverhead, I got excited. I really enjoy training out on the eastern part of Long Island and this was the perfect opportunity to do just that. Since Ray lives close to me, we went out...
Queens 10K Race Review
In 2018, I ran the NYRR Queens 10K race for the first time, alongside a group of my WeREndurance run/walkers. I recall the day being hot but filled with excitement. Finishing that race in 1:20:15, my average pace was 12:55 per mile. Fast forward to the present, I recently participated...
Breathing and Running with Brian Fallon
Brian Fallon is a coach and an awesome triathlete. He recently developed a new way to run faster by breathing a certain way. He proved it worked by competing in a race and finishing with an incredible time! Brian is passionate about helping others reach their goals in the sport,...
First Open Water of the Season
The air was cold, a balmy 55 degrees with a slight breeze. I decided to wear my long sleeve wetsuit and not wear my booties or gloves, which I would normally wear during the first (or the last) swim of the season at Tobay. Taking the Plunge I took a...
Tips On Riding Faster
If you’re a triathlete, biking is a key part of your training. It’s also the leg that can make or break your race. To make sure you’re ready to go on race day, it’s important to work on your bike speed. Here are some tips that can help you get...
What is Alpha Win and Why Should You Care?
Are you looking for an exciting new way to challenge yourself? And, test your limits in the world of triathlon? Then Alpha Win Events may just be the missing piece in your training routine. The event company provides a wide range of athletic challenges, from sprint-distance triathlons all the way...
Overcoming Jet Lag and Racing for a Cause
Coming back from Japan was rough. There was a 13-hour time difference, so when it's 8 pm in New York, it's 7 am in Tokyo. That makes everything very disorienting. So I knew coming into this race that the day after I returned home would be difficult. Getting up wasn't...