This was a blog post from a few years back. Since it is still relevant, I decided to re-run it. ------ I have been training with power since 2004 when power meters were “less known." It was an eye-opening experience for me! I worked with my coach, who was a...
My First Half Iron AquaBike in a Do it Yourself Race!
Since races have been canceled as a result of the pandemic, my running group and I decided to hold a "do it yourself" race called, the Festival of Things (FoT). The FoT gave everyone the option to do something out of their wheelhouse or not. It was a time to...
On My Way to the Pool…
After parking my car at the Hofstra parking lot, I started the long walk to the pool. I was wearing my Iron Fit Endurance sweat shirt. An older couple stopped me. "Where is Iron Fit Endurance?" they asked. "Oh, it's in West Islip," I said. "How was the race?" they...
Jamesport Triathlon Race Awesome Review
Jamesport Triathlon Race Awesome Review After hearing about how incredible Jamesport Tri was last year, I couldn't wait to check it out this year! Race Awesome, run by Corey and Stacy Roberts, organizes great events. They are a local race company that started in May 2014 and have organized nearly 30 races. Corey...
NYC Marathon Training: 20 Mile Run in Massapequa
This post was first published in September 2016 before my first NYC Marathon. I had to run 20 miles. Find out what happened. ------ NYC Marathon Training: 20 Mile Run in Massapequa I wanted and needed to run somewhere different. My Facebook friend, Tim Healy suggested I run Massapequa Preserve...
It’s More About the Journey
This month marks my one year anniversary in triathlons. My very first triathlon was at the Captiva Triathlon on September 9, 2014 in Ft. Myers/Sanibel. Since then, I've completed nearly a dozen triathlons. And during the past year, I realized that it's more about the journey than the actual destination. I love to swim,...
USA Triathlon Age Group National Championship in Milwaukee
I got a letter last fall inviting me to attend the USA Triathlon Age Group National Championship in Milwaukee. At first, I thought it was a joke. Really? Why would I be invited? I'm new to the sport and not fast. But I realized I got in because I won...
#NYRR Oakley Race In Central Park Wearing #Marika
I've been wanting to run the New York Road Runner's (NYRR) Oakley Race for some time now. I signed up for it for three years in a row and this was the first year I was actually able to attend. I had heard such amazing things about the race, and I...
Spring Duathlon at Cedar Creek Park…
I signed up last minute for the Spring Duathlon at Cedar Creek Park on Long Island. I typically like to sign up with my running partner, Marti DiPaola, but she was out of town so I went solo. But, I really wasn't solo because I practically knew everyone there. The...