What to do when you get a muscle strain? After getting one from a major cramp in the pool, I started to do some research on the internet. I also asked some of the experts for help. This is what happened I came home from a flight the night before...
I Know This is Random…
Join me for my book launch party on Monday, January 6 from 7-9 pm at Book Revue in Huntington. RSVP at the bottom of the blog. This may seem like a random post to you because this is a triathlon blog. Although the book has nothing to do with triathlons...
Certified USA Triathlon Coach
When I noticed that the USA Triathlon was going to give a certified two-day coaching course in Orlando, I was psyched. Thoughts went through my mind like, am I crazy? I'm not a great athlete. How could I take this course and get certified to become a triathlon coach? I've...
In My #happyplace
A few weeks ago, while I was swimming at Tobay Beach on the bayside with one of my training partners. We stopped. I looked around in 360 degrees and announced, "I'm in my #happyplace!" Most mornings, I wake up and get out to do a swim, bike, or run. And...
Bike Riding at Cedar Creek Park in Wantagh
I never realized that riding was one of my weakest sports because I always rode as a kid. Well, not exactly -- I rode a little around the neighborhood. That was about it. I grew up in Long Beach, NY and as kids, we rode to the boardwalk and that...
Are you an A, B or C Triathlete?
Are you an A, B or C triathlete? When I first heard that term, I didn't know what to think. When I was in college, and even when I went for my master's degree, I always got "A's" for my work or some "B's." I never got a "C." But...
Having Second Thoughts about the 70.3
I signed up, yet again, for a 70.3 (half Ironman). This time, I signed up for the Maine 70.3. I had a comp for Augusta but felt that I wouldn't have the support there that I would have in Maine. But, now I'm having seconds thoughts about the 70.3. It's...
On My Way to the Pool…
After parking my car at the Hofstra parking lot, I started the long walk to the pool. I was wearing my Iron Fit Endurance sweat shirt. An older couple stopped me. "Where is Iron Fit Endurance?" they asked. "Oh, it's in West Islip," I said. "How was the race?" they...
An Embarrassing Thing Happened at the Pool
I lost nearly 15 pounds and didn't realize that some of my xl bathing suits were a little too big. Hence, an embarrassing thing happened at the pool. I threw a bathing suit in my gym bag and this time, I remembered to bring a towel to the pool. I...
Women Empowerment in Cycling
A couple of weeks ago, I was asked to make a video with my bike over my head for women empowerment in cycling to promote the new Colorado Classic Bike Race and one of the oldest triathlons, St. Anthony's Triathlon in Florida. My daughter and son came home for the...