I don't know about you, but I find that spending time with the family and triathlon training don't always jive. Training for a half or full Ironman is a big commitment that requires careful planning and time management. But with some strategic planning, it's entirely possible to juggle triathlon training...
Pacific Health Labs Review
Back in 2016 while I was training for the NYC Marathon, my coach, Jeff Galloway, told me to try Accelerade and Endurox. I used the Accelerade for my long training and Endurox for after the workout. The products, produced by Pacific Health Labs, definitely worked and I was able to...
Why Don’t We Accept a Compliment?
The other day I was at the pool and saw an older woman swimming. I noticed that she was swimming faster than my speed sets. When I was finished with my workout, I looked at her and said, "Wow, you are a good swimmer!" She thanked me but told me...
Drankful Hydration Review
There's something to be said about carrying your hydration at the hip and not on the back. I've always just used a backpack but recently had the opportunity to check out Drankful Hip Pack. And, I'm glad I did. The Drankful Hip Pack can be used for hiking, cycling, road...
BioTropicLabs Sponsors Sarasota and Tampa Florida Book Tours
When I was training for the Maggie Fischer Memorial Swim, which was a 5.5+ mile swim from Fire Island to Bayshore, I was using supplements from BioTropicLabs. I am so convinced that these supplements helped me to go the distance. I would use them in training and felt a significant...
Which Balega Socks Should I Buy?
Balega has some amazing socks. But, how do you determine which one is best for you? Well, first off, Balega has some key features that appear in every pair of socks they produce including -- hand-linked toe seam, recycled Drynamix moisture management yarn, protective cushioning, elasticated arch support, high heel...
Alpha Win Race Series Discount Code Available
I was thinking of doing the Alpha Win Kingston Race in June, but since getting COVID-19, I had to change my plans. I was upset. However, the race director was amazing. I told him what happened and he immediately said, "pick another race and we will put the fee toward...
Triathlon Training Scares Me
I know this may sound nuts, but every night I look at my training plan for the next day, print it out, and try to go to bed. I try to focus my thoughts on other stresses in my life - work, family, etc. Having triathlon training as a stressor...
Strange Comments When I’m Riding
The other day, it was gorgeous out, so I decided to pop my road bike on the bike rack and ride over to Jones Beach. I parked and started getting myself ready for the ride. There was a car next to me. The guy honked his horn, I turned around....
Bike Etiquette 101
All too often, when I'm racing or just training, I see bike riders out there doing some crazy things. This made me do some of my own research and I developed this Bike Etiquette 101 list. Bike Etiquette 101 Bike signals Know your bike hand signals - Left turn fully...