When I first started swimming about six years ago, I bought TYR bathing suits. I had heard about the brand and it was basically between the TYR and the Speedo. I ended up buying both. After that, I just bought the TYR bathing suits because I loved the fit. The...
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Questions and Answers about Strava
What is Strava? Strava is a social networking site for athletes. You can follow your friends and give them "kudos" on their workouts. There are two different versions - free and paid for. The paid-for version gives you a lot more data on your particular workout. Strava connects with Garmin,...
Wonder Pax – Is It Worth It?
When my cousin, my friend, and I walked around the Rock 'n Roll Marathon Expo in Las Vegas, we stumbled upon Wonder Pax, a company that aggressively pulled us into the booth. They immediately wrapped my cousin's knee in a heat pack and she was impressed. I had no interest...
LivBar Review
I'm always in the market for a new protein bar that is natural and tastes good. So, when the staff at LivBar reached out to see if I would be interested in testing their product, I said, "sure thing." The LivBar is an interesting product. It's not a protein bar...
Lactigo Review
When you work out in the pool do your shoulders and lats bother you? Or, when you're running, do you feel the backs of your legs start to cramp up? I get aches and pains all the time. So when Max Pringle of LatiGo reached out to me and asked...
Cycling in the Cold Weather
Who likes to cycle when it's below 30 degrees Fahrenheit? I don't think most of us but in order to meet my goal this year, I want to try to ride as much as possible in the winter months. So, when I find a good day, I either reach out...
What Stroke is Used In a Triathlon?
Whenever I talk with one of my runners or someone who would like to compete in a triathlon for the first time, the question asked most is what stroke can I use in a triathlon. Triathlon Swimming There are four main strokes as part of swimming: Front Crawl or what...
Why We Swim by Bonnie Tsui Book Review
I was walking around a local bookshop in Nashville when I came across this book, Why We Swim by Bonnie Tsui. I immediately snatched it up and took it to the register for purchase. Feeling totally obsessed with the water, I thought it may shed light on why I'm obsessed....
Tips on Trail Running by Steve Gerardi
Back story... As a boy, I was drawn to long-distance running, particularly cross-country. I was intrigued by stories and films of races featuring competitors charging through forests, jumping over logs, and splashing through streams. Growing up in Brooklyn, we played all the usual street games, which included running races. I...
Feeling Sad About Selling Your Bike?
I sold my Trek Silque road bike. There, I said it. I felt bad about it but decided I wanted an upgrade and purchased a QR road bike from a local bike shop. I needed the money to put toward my new bike. After the woman picked up my bike...