Maloja Running Top Review Most athletes hear about a few different brands on the market, Nike, Under Armour, Adidas but we barely hear about the obscure brands that have great running apparel. In comes Maloja. The parent company is from Germany and they have a flagship store in Munich. Their...
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Swimming and Running in Vail, Colorado
Swimming and Running in Vail, Colorado Last month, I spent a weekend in Vail, Colorado. My cousin was getting married and we all stayed at the Westin in Beaver Creek, right outside of Vail. Since we came in late Friday night, we had two days. On Saturday evening, there was...
Core Power High Protein Milk Shake Fueled by Fairlife Protein
Core Power High Protein Milk Shake Fueled by Fairlife Protein The other day an unexpected package arrived at my home. In it was seven bottles of Core Power Protein Shake. I typically don't like the pre-mixed versions of a protein shake. I find that when I make my own shake...
Rudy Project’s Rydon Eyewear Review
Rudy Project's Rydon Eyewear Review I heard about the Rudy Project several years before I started competing in triathlons. I had just started running and read an article endorsing their eyewear. That prompted me to go to my local Cohen's Optical and ordered myself a pair of Rudy Project glasses for...
2018 Fire Island Swim Race Review
Ever since I learned to swim almost four years ago, the Fire Island Swim, hosted by Open Water Swim Long Island (OWSLI), had been on my bucket list. But year after year, I doubted myself. “You’re ready,” Bryan Krut, race director and owner of OWSLI, reassured me. Despite his confidence, I couldn’t...
All About the Bike
Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just starting out, your bike is one of the most critical components of triathlon success. From choosing between a road bike and a tri bike to understanding the value of a power meter, there are a lot of decisions to make to optimize your...
NYRR #Queens10K – An Epic Race
NYRR #Queens10K - An Epic Race I had always wanted to run the New York Road Runners Queens 10K. But, every year, it seemed it came out on a bad weekend and I was unable to attend. The appeal for me was that it is set in Flushing Meadow Park...
Swimming in the Tyrrhenian Sea
Swimming in the Tyrrhenian Sea I went on a 10-day cruise around the Italian peninsular and then finished off the trip by going to Sorrento, near the Amalfi Coast. I was on a mission to get some open water swimming in, so I brought my long sleeve ROKA suit, my...
Borah Teamwear Review
Borah Teamwear Review Move over Coeur and Betty Design, there's a new kid in town and I think you will love them as much as I do! They are called Venganza, Borah Teamwear's collection of women's triathlon apparel, located in Wisconsin. I recently had the opportunity to sample the Venganza...
Zuki Recovery Roller Review
Zuki Recovery Roller Review Since I started running nearly eight years ago, I've tried dozens of foam rollers and stick rollers for muscle recovery. Each one has a different twist to the same idea and yet, they all seem to work great, especially after a long run! A new product...