Protein Review: SYNTHA 6 Cold Stone Creamery When the PR folks at SYNTHA-6® approached me to check out a new protein recovery drink and told me it was Cold Stone Creamery birthday cake remix, I jumped. WHAT??? I love Cold Stone Creamery and having a protein powder that replicated the...
Swimming at the Freeport Recreation Center
I swam at the Freeport Recreation Center in the past. I found it to be very pleasant. However, this time I swam there, I was horrified by the conditions. It was late summer and the Aquatic Center in Eisenhower Park was closed. I can also swim at Hofstra, since I'm...
Mighty Hamptons Race Review 2018
You know Murphy's Law, "anything that can go wrong, will go wrong?" That is what happened to me at the Mighty Hamptons Race in Sag Harbor. EventPower LI does an Awesome Job The race itself is a class act. It takes place in the beautiful Sag Harbor area of the...
The Triathlete’s Mind Game by Dan Schaefer Ph.D
When it comes to triathlons, physical preparation is only part of the equation. Your triathlete mindset can make or break your performance. Imagine standing on the beach, ready to begin your swim. You look out and see the water littered with debris: barrels, garbage, plastic, and other junk floating aimlessly. Now, picture...
2018 SmithPoint Triathlon Race Review
What made the 2018 SmithPoint Triathlon particularly special, was there were more than 100 first time athletes competing. I knew at least three people who were racing for the first time - Ray, Craig and Rebecca, all members of WeRTriathletes. I found it inspiring to watch these athletes cross the...
How to Have Faster Transitions
Transitions in a triathlon can mean the difference between achieving a personal best or losing precious minutes from your overall time. These seamless in-between stages, which connect swimming, biking, and running, may seem minor but play a significant role in your race performance. A slow or disorganized transition can cost...
How To Activate Your Glutes When Swimming, Cycling or Running
When it comes to swimming, cycling, and running, your glutes are one of your body's most powerful muscle groups. They are crucial in generating strength, stability, and movement efficiency. However, if your glutes are not fully activated during these activities, you could be leaving valuable performance gains on the table...
It’s Been a Tough Spring…
It's been a tough spring... I gear up in January for a fantastic season and then...BAM...everything changed. First I had to cancel the Shape Half Marathon. This is a race I wanted to do for two years and both years something prevented me from doing it. What I loved about...
Jerusalem Marathon Race Recap by Doc Halliday Golden
Jerusalem Marathon Race Recap by Doc Halliday Golden I was excited to run the Jerusalem Marathon for a full year, since the moment my friend Daniel invited me to come back to Israel (where he lives) and run it with him. Even though I had done the NYC Marathon 3...
How To Run Efficiently
How To Run Efficiently Want to learn how to become a more efficient runner? Colin Cook, head coach of WRT and owner of Peak Triathlon Coaching, can show you how! During this session, he will focus on cadence, gate and teach you drills to get stronger and faster. This is...