Five years ago when I started training for a triathlon, I didn't have a clue what a triathlon was let alone what I was getting myself into! I had never seen a triathlon, I just knew it was three different sports in one. To help you cut through some of...
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Six Items to Bring With You For Open Water Swimming
Although open water swimming has ended here in the North East, there are still plenty of places to go open water swimming around the country, particularly in the south. If you are new to triathlon training, then here are six items to bring with you for Open Water Swimming. 1....
Swim, Bike, Bonk Book Review
In the new book, Swim, Bike, Bonk - Confessions of a Reluctant Triathlete, travel writer, Will McGough, takes the reader on a journey. He shares his experience signing up for, training and participating in Ironman Arizona in just three months. Swim, Bike, Bonk Swim, Bike, Bonk - is a true...
How to Store Your Wetsuit in the Winter
I usually toss my wetsuit into a little bag and store it in the closet for the season, but recently, I started to do some research and learned that if you want your wetsuit to stay fresh and durable for seasons to follow, you must prep them for the winter....
UA Intelliknit Review
Winter is quickly approaching. With temperatures steadily descending, it's time to think about layering for both the run and bike. UA recently came out with a new product called, Intelliknit. I was given a sample for review. UA Intelliknit is lightweight, yet extremely warm. It's soft and I love the...
Fall Foliage Half Marathon Experience
A few weeks ago, several members of Team Galloway LI drove nearly three hours to Rhinebeck, NY to run the Fall Foliage Half Marathon. It was a magnificent drive. There was some traffic, but the foliage (and the event) made up for all of that! It was simply gorgeous. L...
NYC Marathon – Three Years Later
It's exactly three years after I ran the NYC Marathon in 2016. That was one of the toughest, yet fulfilling races in my life. Since then, I have watched my Team Galloway Long Island runners, praying that they complete the NYC Marathon feeling strong. Theresa and Merril at the start...
Climate Change Is Slowing You Down
I recently got the following press release from RunRepeat which I thought I would share with you. It talks about how climate change is slowing down runners and triathletes. Read on... New Study A new study from RunRepeat, however, aimed at dissecting what actually happens to runners in increased heat and...
Five Tips on Prepare for a Half Marathon
So you want to run a half marathon but have only run 5K's or 10K's so far? Here are five tips that I wish I knew before I ran my first a half marathon: 1. Get a good pair of sneakers and socks! Everyone tells you to go to your...
KT Tape Extreme Review
If you use KT Tape, you know that the tape works. Some of us don't understand how it works but know it just does. An article in the New York Times suggests that by using KT Tape, you are lifting the skin away from the injured spot, which speeds the...