As the summer is underway, there are lots of new products for triathletes and runners that you may want to consider buying. Bag Balm I don't know about you, but I am dry during the winter and summer months. Bag Balm has a solution. Made in Vermont, Bag Balm introduced...
Queens 10K Race Review
In 2018, I ran the NYRR Queens 10K race for the first time, alongside a group of my WeREndurance run/walkers. I recall the day being hot but filled with excitement. Finishing that race in 1:20:15, my average pace was 12:55 per mile. Fast forward to the present, I recently participated...
Hip & Core System by Crossover Symmetry Review
As we age, our hip flexors get tighter than when we were young. One way to combat this is to incorporate strength training into your routine. I met the folks at Crossover Symmetry at The Running Event in Austin this past year. They gave me a red Hip & Core...
Running my Fastest 10K at the Nashille Rock ‘N Roll Race
Races don't always happen at the start of the race. There is always a back story on how you got there and what you did prior to that gets you to the finish. Whether it's pre-race training, nutrition changes, or mental preparation, the journey to the finish line is just...
Ryka No Limit Training Shoe Review
I had never heard of Ryka before attending The Running Event in Austin in December. But there they were along with four women at a women's only shoe booth in the middle of the convention floor. After walking over to see what they had, the women explained that these sneakers...
Strutz Pro Cushioned Arch Supports Review
As runners and triathletes, we all have issues with our feet. If it's not plantar fasciitis, then it's Achilles Tendonitis or another foot ailment. So, when Strutz reached out to me to see if I would check out their Strutz Pro Cushioned Arch Support, I was more than willing. I've...
Fiona Ford International Triathlete Back on Track
We all get injured. That’s just the nature of the sport. But when you get injured, it's hard to get passed feeling depressed and in despair, especially when you have an event that you were looking forward to that is no longer a reality. Fiona Ford was riding on the...
Mighty Hamptons Olympic Aquabike 2022
Since my knee surgery, I haven't been running as much as I would have liked to. So instead of doing the full Olympic at the Eventpower LI Mighty Hamptons, I decided to drop down to the Aquabike. It was the same distance as the triathlon, but it eliminated the run....
Are You Gritty?
What is grit and why is it important to an endurance athlete? That was the question I had prior to reading Angela Duckworth's book, GRIT - The Power of Passion and Perseverance. There's a real difference between those of us with Grit and those who don't have it. How many...
Tifosi Optics Review
Lately, while I ride, I get debris in my eyes. I have a decent pair of riding glasses but they don't wrap around and protect my eyes as they should. So, I reached out to Tifosi Optics to see if they could help. Customer Service The folks at Tifosi were...