When Gina Cornell and I met, it was under trying circumstances. As I discussed in a previous blog, my sister had just passed away from a stroke, and her best friend had a stroke. Both women were under 60. One day, when I was talking with Gina, I told her...
Is a Hydration Pack Necessary for Training?
Runners ask me if it's necessary to carry a hydration pack for training or for a half or full marathon. My answer is always, yes! Water is given on the course. But, if you are taking run/walk breaks and stop at the water stop, you will kill your time. That's...
What are the Best Recovery Shoes?
What are the best recovery shoes to wear after a long run? Isn't that the $1,000 question? I find that after a long run, my achilles and my plantar fasciitis kicks in and it hurts to walk! There are so many different brands on the market that claim to do...
Workout Clothes to Keep You Motivated
If you're looking for workout clothes to keep you motivated as the spring gets under way, then you may want to check out Marika. They have reasonably priced workout clothes, including running apparel, which will keep you motivated through the spring and summer months! Recently, the company sent me a...
How to Recover from a hard workout?
As runners and triathletes, we work hard. We swim hard. We cycle hard and we run hard. But what do we do to recover? How do we keep going day in and day out? How can we recover from a hard workout? Jared Ward, an Olympian and an elite runner,...
Ever Hear of Tifosi Sunglasses?
What I love about Tifosi Sunglasses is that they are reasonably priced, look great and are light as a feather! They are perfect for running and cycling. Recently, the company asked if I would review two pairs - Swank SL and Svago. They have dozens of other pairs on their...
What is the Ultimate Recovery Device?
Discount code available at the end of the blog post. I've tried almost every recovery device out there, and if you know me, you know that's true. Recently, I had the opportunity to review a new product called, The Meteor, by MyoStorm. The Meteor is the ultimate recovery device because...
MoxiLife Review
Discount Code Available! I met the folks from MoxiLife at The Running Event in Austin and I'm glad I did. They have an interesting hydration product geared for all endurance athletes. Recently, they sent me a couple of samples for review. When I asked for more information on the products,...
Skechers GoRun Forza 3 Sneaker Review
As I'm becoming more of an efficient runner, I'm learning that for me, certain sneakers work and others just don't. I know that I have an achilles issue that flares from time to time and when I wear low offset shoes, the achilles tends to ache more than when I...
Do You Really Need a Thermal WetSuit?
Living in the Northeast, I’ve experienced some brutally cold water temperatures. At the start of the season, putting my face in the water felt almost impossible. Call me a wuss, but I struggle if the water is in the 60s! I’ve even heard that the water can drop into the...