If you’re a runner looking for an affordable and fun way to challenge yourself, the EliteFeats Summer Run Series might be just what you need. Hosted by EliteFeats in collaboration with the Natural Heritage Trust and New York State Parks Department, this series offered eight races across various scenic locations...
UJA-Federation AquaRun Race Review
I worked for UJA-Federation many years ago and saw first hand the work that they did in our community. One of the agencies that benefitted from UJA was called Altro Health & Rehabilitation Services. I was the director of PR and Development. We helped people with psychiatric disabilities and helped...
Triathlon Race Checklist
Every time I get ready to race a triathlon, I find myself frantically searching online for a checklist. Does this sound familiar? You're in luck if you're like me and want to streamline the packing process. I've created the ultimate triathlon race checklist to make preparing for race day a...
Marcum Workplace Challenge Review
In late July, I attended the Marcum Workplace Challenge as an invite from Farrell Fritz Law Firm. This was the first time in many years attending the challenge. I attended the challenge more than 10 years ago when HJMT had a team there. We had about a dozen people participating...
Travel and Training
I travel a lot. I also train a lot. So, when I travel, I try to get to training. Recently, I went to Fort Lauderdale to take care of some business for my dad. I decided to stay on the beach in Ft Lauderdale and I'm glad I did. Although...
Running and Triathlon Inspired Podcasts
Here are our newest running and triathlon inspired podcasts for your learning and listening enjoyment: TriBike Transport - What are they and how can they help you have a stressless race? Find out all about who they are and what they do on this podcast - https://bit.ly/2JVjJh8 iTri - Building...
Does Training Peaks Integrate with Zwift?
A Step by Step Approach My coach logs in my workouts on Training Peaks. She told me that I could download my training into Zwift and it would be flawless. However, that wasn't the case. I downloaded the training and then put it into a directory on my PC and...
3X SmithPoint Triathlon Finisher
This was my third year participating in EventPower's SmithPoint Triathlon, which makes me a 3X SmithPoint Triathlon Finisher. I love this triathlon, and every year, the organization and coordination of activities get better and better. photo credit: Bruce Kramer Before the Race: My friend's Bruce and Mindy have a house...
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...
NYRR Mini 10K Event Review
I ran the NYRR Mini 10K Event in Central Park three times -- once in 2015, 2017 and one on Saturday. And you know what? The race was just as good this time as it was the first time I ran it! The big difference for me, I ran it...