If you want to get inspired, you should pick up the book, Triathlon! A Tribute to the world’s greatest triathletes, races and gear by Matthew Baird. This oversized table book is more than 350 pages in length and has the most sensational photos you will see all wrapped up into...
My Experience at the Mighty North Fork Race
I really thought the Mighty North Fork Race in Southold was going to be easy. I heard the swim was like a lake and the bike and run were flat and fast. But I didn't find that to be the case. Here's my experience at the Mighty North Fork Race....
My Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Adventure by Vicki Edwards
The eastern end of Long Island is flat. It is surrounded by water and it is my home. To travel across the country for a triathlon is an adventure. My adventure was Alcatraz. Training began in January for me as my goal is IM again this year in Louisville. The...
More Shoulder Exercises for Triathletes and Swimmers
Ready to take your triathlon training to the next level? These shoulder exercises for triathletes and swimmers will help you train to be stronger and faster in your next race. Join a Triathlete's Diary and our partner Sharon Levy of Excel Physical Therapy & Workout for a simple how-to!
Riding in Aero Position for the First Time
Since I bought my Trek Silque road bike in June, I have been uncomfortable. I’ve had adjustment after adjustment and finally found someone who knew what he was doing and my latest adjustment actually felt great. (See my fitting story.) So I decided to go aero. I went to Brand’s...
Core Exercises for Triathletes
Ready to take your triathlon training to the next level? These strengthening core exercises for triathletes will help you train to be stronger and faster in your next race. Join a Triathlete's Diary and our partner Sharon Levy of Excel Physical Therapy & Workout for a simple how-to!
Swim Distance Chart for Racing and Training
Training for a triathlon requires a lot of hard work- especially when it comes to figuring out how distances relate in the pool and open water. Check out this handy swim distance chart to help convert distances for races and training in the pool. Sprint Distance TriathlonSwim distances will vary. Usual...
Shoulder Strengthening Exercises for Triathletes and Swimmers
Ready to take your triathlon training to the next level? These shoulder strengthening exercises for triathletes and swimmers will help you train to be stronger and faster in your next race. Join a Triathlete's Diary and our partner Sharon Levy of Excel Physical Therapy & Workout for a simple how-to!
TYR Transition Bag Review
When I started out last July, I didn't know a transition bag or a triathlon backpack existed. I had a few Vera Bradley bags and I filled them up with gear. At a transition workshop, the coach laughed at me carrying four different bags, my bike and towel. That's when I...
Workouts for Triathletes
Ready to take your triathlon training to the next level? These variations on bridging workouts for triathletes will help you train to be stronger and faster in your next race. Join A Triathlete's Diary and our partner, Sharon Levy of Excel Physical Therapy & Workout for a simple how-to! *Video...