Who would have thought that COVID would still be here in 2022? I didn't. I thought once the vaccines were administered, it would be over and we would get back to business. But unfortunately, that was not the case. Many of the triathlons I signed up for at the beginning...
Should I Hire a Triathlon Coach?
When I first started learning about triathlons, my friend told me we needed to hire a triathlon coach. I didn't understand why. At the time, I had used virtual coaching for running and had a great deal of success. But once I hired a coach, I got hooked. Here are...
Gifts for Runners and Triathletes | KTTAPE
KTTape is a great company that has more products than you count. It was best known for the KTTape for injury recovery. I've been using KTTape for years when my Achilles flares up. So, if you have a runner or triathlete that you want to buy a gift for this...
Mighty Man Montauk Relay Race Report
Although I didn't think Mighty Man Montauk was going to be my last race of the season, it was and it was super fun! This was the first time I competed in a relay of any kind. Mighty Man Montauk Race The race was originally scheduled for September 2020. Irem,...
TYR Women’s Hurricane Cat 5 No Sleeve Wetsuit
My first wetsuit was the TYR wetsuit. It was top of the line at that point and I really loved wearing it. I ended up getting the same suit in no sleeve and loved that even more. Most recently I tried the TYR Women's Hurricane Cat 5 No Sleeve Wetsuit...
Triathlon and Running Podcasts from Season 12 of HTOA
Hilary Topper on Air (HTOA) just wrapped up Season 12. If you missed any of the podcasts that we highlighted, you can listen by clicking on the link below each description. They were all outstanding and worth listening to either while you run or ride. Let me know if you...
What’s in Your Self Care and Triathlon Training Toolbox?
We all spend so much time taking care of others and although we work out like bandits, we forget to take time for ourselves. This past month, I feel like I'm developing a toolbox of self-care. So what's in the toolbox? Massage Therapist Although I've been going once a month,...
Q and A on Weight Lifting and Strength Training for Beginner Runners and Triathletes
When you're starting out, it's hard to figure out what to do, which equipment to use or to buy, and how to get started. Here are some Questions and Answers on Weight Lifting and Strength Training for Beginner Runners and Triathletes. What is a realistic weight for a dumbbell to...
Why You Should Train with a Power Meter by Danielle Sullivan
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...
Six Tips on Selecting Your First Half Ironman
So, you feel ready to do your first half Ironman. You've done a bunch of Olympics and Sprint triathlons and feel up for the challenge. But, how do you select your first Half Ironman? Are there any magic beans to spill on the floor to find the one that will...