During the off-season, it's important to reflect on your past season and evaluate your accomplishments and experiences. This year, I felt compelled to do the same, and I encourage you to join me in this reflection. Let's take a look at my 2023 season and some of the races I...
Gu Energy Labs to Sponsor Colorado Book Tour at Runners Roosts
Exciting news for all fitness enthusiasts and budding athletes in Colorado! A leading provider of sports nutrition products, GU Energy Labs, is sponsoring the book tour for 'From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete.' This inspiring and informative book tour is scheduled to take place throughout the week of October 2nd...
Magdalena Glotzer, Alexander Frank and Joey Alvarez Win the 40th Chicago Triathlon Produced by Life Time
Celebrating its 40th edition, the Chicago Triathlon, produced by Life Time (NYSE:LTH), one of the largest urban triathlons in the world, returned to the nation’s iconic metropolis with approximately 8,000 runners ranging in age from 7 to 86 years old, representing 44 states and 23 countries. Race Weekend Race weekend...
Chicago Triathlon Recap
My weekend in Chicago was a blur of activity. My colleague, Lisa Gordon, and I flew in from Denver and New York respectively, meeting at the airport. Given the gear, I had to manage, my bike, and the presentations I was scheduled to give at the expo, her assistance was...
The EventPower Smithpoint Triathlon Race Review
JAfter getting up at 3:15 am and packing up the car, my training buddy, Ray, came over and we drove together to EventPowerLI's Smithpoint Triathlon in Mastic Beach, NY. Before heading out, I had looked up my race results from three prior years when I competed in the race and...
Chicago Triathlon Here I Come with Discount Codes for You!
Ever since I did the NYC Triathlon in 2017, I have wanted to also compete in the Chicago Triathlon. I love Chicago. It's got great food, great music, and just an amazing atmosphere. I must have been there a half dozen times and every time I go, I fall in...
What Are You Training For This Season?
I would love to know what you are training for this season. It seems to me that most of the Long Island triathletes are training for Ironman Jones Beach. I heard there are more than 3,800 people who will be racing in the new 70.3. That's a lot of people!...
Training Plan for a Half Ironman Event
Author's Note: This is a general training plan, not specific, for a 70.3 Ironman triathlon. Please consult with a coach or medical professional before starting any training program. --- The 70.3 Ironman, also known as the Half Ironman, is a challenging endurance event that consists of a 1.2-mile (1.9 km)...
Having Fun with a DIY Super Sprint Triathlon
When Jon told me that he would like to organize a super sprint triathlon in Riverhead, I got excited. I really enjoy training out on the eastern part of Long Island and this was the perfect opportunity to do just that. Since Ray lives close to me, we went out...
What is Alpha Win and Why Should You Care?
Are you looking for an exciting new way to challenge yourself? And, test your limits in the world of triathlon? Then Alpha Win Events may just be the missing piece in your training routine. The event company provides a wide range of athletic challenges, from sprint-distance triathlons all the way...