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...
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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...
Endurance Training Needs By Matt Fitzgerald
If I could clone myself a few times for the sake of taking different paths in life, I would definitely dedicate one of my clones to the pursuit of sports science. This being impossible with current technology, I choose instead to live vicariously through the individual sports scientists who are...
More than Just a Porta Potty by Deanna Eble
As a devoted supporter of a triathlete, I often find myself getting up before sunrise to put on a smile, look alert and motivate my husband as he conquers each leg of his race; but this last race was so much more than the medal of completion at the finish...
BlisterZone Product Review
I hate blisters. They stop me in my tracks and make it nearly impossible to finish training or a race. Recently, I had the opportunity to sample BlisterZone and in combination with my Balega socks, this product works great! About BlisterZone You can apply BlisterZone where you get blisters...