After seeing multiple ads on Instagram and Facebook, I reached out to Protalus to see if I could test out one of their insoles. I have issues with Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis, among other issues, and wanted to see how they tested compared to some of the other brands that...
Meniscus Surgery Recovery
A few weeks ago, I tore my meniscus. I had just completed a 48-mile bike ride and was going to run off the bike. My bike seat was not the right height. I had it lower than it should have been and while I was riding, I could feel my...
I’ve Been Getting Strange Comments at the Pool
Since being back at the pool a couple of weeks now, people have been standing over my lane. When I stop my workout and turn off my headphones, I say, "hi," and the other swimmers look at me and say, "I just wanted to say hello." It's very nice but...
Are Your New Garmin Devices Telling You What to Do?
Recently, I purchased a new Garmin Fenix 6S and a new Garmin 1030 bike computer. So far, I'm really enjoying both and have no regrets about making these major purchases. However, both of the new Garmin devices keep telling me what to do. The Fenix 6S I'm not going to...
Does Salt Water Create Chafing?
I went for a mamo today and the first thing out of the technician's mouth was, "what happened to you???" Between my neck, under my arms, and scratches and bruises on my "boobs," I looked like a mess! When it first happened A couple of weeks ago, in preparation for...
Three New Product Reviews – TIIGA, Vitalyte and Ndulge Mushroom Review
Within the last couple of weeks, a couple of new companies reached out to me and supplied me with samples of their products for review. TIIGA Hydration is a new hydration company that comes in two flavors - Raspberry Lemonade and Orange Mango. What are the benefits of Tiiga? Raw...
Am I Addicted to Working Out?
How can anyone be addicted to working out? It's boring. It takes effort to get out the door. And, sometimes it hurts. Well, that's what I used to think before I became a triathlon junkie. Is there a TA? I am a Triathlon Addict. There, I said it. Hmmm... I...
The Sixth Discipline of Running and Triathlons
I went to Meta180's offices the other day to experience something that I never experienced before, Reiki. (To be honest, I didn't even know what it was or what to expect.) The healer, Constance Korol, who I have known for more than 15 years, started a new path. Her new...
I Got A Book Deal!
The other day, my SEO guy was saying that I needed to clean up this blog. He said I had way too many outdated stories and content. So, while I was cleaning up the content, I started to copy and paste it all in a word document. Where it starts...
Big Four Speak Out at Endurance Exchange Conference
In the 1980s, there were four triathletes that dominated the space. They were known as the "Big Four," and included Dave Scott, Mark Allen, Scott Molina and Scott Tinley. Background on the Big Four These four triathletes won collectively seven Ironman World Championships, five Nice Championships, two World’s Toughest titles,...