Trail Sneaker Review: Brooks Mazama 2 Trail Shoes There have been great things said about the Brooks Mazama 2 Trail Shoes, so, I was glad I had the opportunity to try them out! The Brooks Mazama 2 has a 6mm drop from heal to toe, they are only 9.3 oz,...
Blog
Running Alongside the Wineries
In late August, my family and I went to Napa. We took a detour before dropping off my son back at UC Berkeley. On the second day of our visit, I decided to run a short three-mile run. In Napa, they have a bike trail that runs along the railroad,...
Mighty Hamptons Race Review 2018
You know Murphy's Law, "anything that can go wrong, will go wrong?" That is what happened to me at the Mighty Hamptons Race in Sag Harbor. EventPower LI does an Awesome Job The race itself is a class act. It takes place in the beautiful Sag Harbor area of the...
The Triathlete’s Mind Game by Dan Schaefer Ph.D
When it comes to triathlons, physical preparation is only part of the equation. Your triathlete mindset can make or break your performance. Imagine standing on the beach, ready to begin your swim. You look out and see the water littered with debris: barrels, garbage, plastic, and other junk floating aimlessly. Now, picture...
Is It Worth Hiring a Nutritionist?
Is it worth hiring a nutritionist? That's the $1,000 question for all of us pre or post-menopausal women out there who are also endurance athletes but find ourselves working out more and not losing a pound! That's what happened to me. I find myself working out every day, watching what...
Book Review: Running out of Gas by Scott Ludwig
Book Review: Running out of Gas by Scott Ludwig At one point or another, all runners think they are "running out of gas." But, in fact, something keeps on pulling us back in to run more, longer, and harder. Scott Ludwig's new book, Running Out of Gas - A Lifelong...
My Fitness Journal Review
My Fitness Journal Review: 365 Days of Fitness. Keep Track of Your Progress. There are so many journals online and offline that are available to the runner, swimmer, cyclist or triathlete. When I started running, a few years back, I started to keep track in a notebook. When that became...
HOKA One One Clifton 5 Sneaker Review
HOKA One One Clifton 5 Sneaker Review I fell in love with the Hoka Clifton 4's when I first tried them on. I ended up buying two more pairs because I liked them that much. When the Clifton 5's came out, I was a little reluctant to try them on....
Where Are The Safest (and Worst) Places to Ride a Bike?
Where are the safest (and worst) places to ride a bike? When I was in my 20's, I would ride my bike around Manhattan and felt completely safe! Today, I may go to Central Park, but forget about riding on the street! Unfortunately, I don't even feel safe riding on...
Swimming with the Fish in Ft Lauderdale
After completing the Open Water Swim Long Island Fire Island Swim, I found myself in Pompano Beach, Florida. The blazing 101-degree heat had me craving a refreshing dip in the ocean. Naturally, I brought my ROKA wetsuit, Sable goggles, nose plugs, and custom earplugs down to the beach, ready for an open-water...