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...
Protein Review: SYNTHA 6 Cold Stone Creamery
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...