I never thought swimming was a predominantly "white" sport. But after watching Chaya - The Black Line, a film produced in 2016 that highlights great swimmers, I learned more about the sport than I have in the last few years I've been swimming. I was introduced to the film by...
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2020 is the Year of the Virtual Race
2020 is certainly the year of the virtual race. I've never seen more diverse races than ever before from swimming distances to biking distances and more! Running across the country When we went into phase 2 or 3 in New York State, my running group, WeRWalkRunLI and I started to calculate our...
Julie Moss Talks About the Mind Games
On this WeRTriathletes webinar, Julie Moss, best known for her crawl across the finish line at the 1982 Ironman race in Hawaii, appears. Julie talks about strength, determination, and how to use your mind to accomplish any of your upcoming goals. Her life as an Ironman champion, her relationship with...
Swimming Hope for the Non-Swimmer
Instagram Swimming has a unique way of pushing us to our limits while offering an unmatched sense of freedom. For many, including myself, it’s not something that comes naturally. Years ago, I couldn’t fathom swimming 25 yards without feeling utterly defeated. Today, I swim regularly, compete in triathlons, and find...
Roka’s Women’s Gen II Aero Tri Kit
If you're looking for an awesome tri kit that will provide performance as well as comfort, then read this blog. ROKA has a new Women's Gen II Aero Tri Kit that is slick, fast, and cool! About the Women's Gen II Aero Tri Kit: The one-piece women’s short-sleeve tri kit...
Mesa Trail Shoe Review
When I first started running, barefoot running was the craze. Every shoe manufacturer made a natural shoe for running. Then, everything changed and shoe companies started making only cushioned shoes. So, when I found the folks from Xero Shoes at a trade show last year, I was intrigued. They let...
A Runner’s Diary – Photographs of Runners
Capturing Runners in Motion: The Art of Bob Giglione’s Photography Few photographers can capture the spirit of athletes like my talented friend Bob Giglione. With years of experience behind the lens, Bob has honed his craft to tell meaningful stories through his work, particularly in the world of running photography....
Marathoners, Take Your Marks … and Fluid and Salt!
Legend states that after the Greek army defeated the invading Persian forces near the city of Marathon in 490 B.C.E., the courier Pheidippides ran to Athens to report the victory and then immediately dropped dead. The story — and the distance Pheidippides covered — inspired the modern marathon, a grueling...
Why Do You Need a SwimSkin?
When you first begin to learn about triathlons and start training, one of the things that come up in addition to getting a wetsuit is also getting a swim skin. But why do you need a swimskin if you have a wetsuit? Warm Water If the water is warmer than...
MedZone Releases Face Balm
MedZone, an industry leader in sports medicine, skincare, anti-chafe products, and hand sanitizers, announces the release of Face Balm, all-natural facial skin friction reducing product designed to help prevent the rubbing, friction, and irritation created by wearing medical masks, industrial masks, and CPAP masks. On the heels of the successful...