This was a blog post from a few years back. Since it is still relevant, I decided to re-run it. ------ I have been training with power since 2004 when power meters were “less known." It was an eye-opening experience for me! I worked with my coach, who was a...
Will There Be Ironman Races in 2020?
Last week, Andrew Messick, CEO of Ironman, talked about the state of Ironman and racing during this time of COVID-19. He started the presentation by explaining that in 2020, Ironman had 240 events scheduled and only 40 events took place. "The one good thing that came out of this is...
Triathlon Race Checklist
Every time I race in a triathlon, I search the internet frantically looking for a checklist. So to make things a little easier for you (and for me), I created a triathlon race checklist. So, if you're packing for a race, you can use this checklist to make sure you...
Triathlon Transition Bag 1.0
Transitions can make or break your triathlon. If you spend too much time taking off your wetsuit or "futzing" with your sneakers, your whole event could be done! Now, there's a new product that organizes your transitions called Triathlon Transition Bag 1.0. When I asked the inventor of the Triathlon...
Book Review: Courage to Tri by Bethany Rutledge
If you thought that you couldn't do a 5K or a triathlon, this book is for you! It's a book stocked with determination and inspirational stories that will motivate you to follow your dreams! Bethany Rutledge is the author and she is a USA Triathlon coach. She believes that "crossing...
80/20 Triathlon by Fitzgerald and Warden
Free Book Available by Commenting Below One of the things that Jeff Galloway says in all of his run/walk/run programs is go very easy on the long runs and the short runs, push the effort. So, when the book 80/20 Triathlon by Matt Fitzgerald and David Warden came to my...
World’s 70.3 Half Ironman Championships, South Africa By Brad Kirley
The women's race was on Sat, 9/1 and they had great weather. They didhave cold water, 19 C or about 60 F and some winds on the bike and nicewarm weather, probably too hot for some, I'd a loved it. The men raced on Sun, 9/2 and the forecast was...
Do You Need a Power Meter?
This was one of the best webinars I had seen in a long time and I wanted to share with you. Colin Cook of Peak Triathlon Coaching and head coach of WeRTriathletes, gives a great overview of why you need a power meter and what it can do for you....
MetPro – A Concierge Program for the Athlete Review
I noticed that I was getting targeted on Instagram and Facebook from a company called MetPro. MetPro is a concierge training and nutrition program geared to fit your active lifestyle. Specifically, MetPro is "Metabolic Profiling (MetPro), an advanced methodology created by Transformation Specialist Angelo Poli. The company analyzes a person’s...
Pain Remedi – New Product Review
Get 15% off this product by using the code below! Pain Remedi- New Product Review I get sent samples of pain relief products all the time. However, most of them don't work and when they don't work, I don't review them. Recently, Pain Remedi, a new company located in Carmel...