When it comes to the Mightyman Montauk Half Ironman Triathlon, produced by EventPowerLI, the course is legendary for its beauty and its hills. This reputation kept me at bay for years despite my longing to participate. However, this year, I decided it was time to face my fears and tackle...
Why Do We Find Triathlons Appealing?
There is no denying that triathlons are demanding, and they take you out of your comfort zone. So, why do we find them appealing? Triathlons, the ultimate test of endurance and athleticism, have captured the imagination and interest of fitness enthusiasts worldwide. Combining swimming, cycling, and running into a single...
Big Four Speak Out at Endurance Exchange Conference
In the 1980s, there were four triathletes that dominated the space. They were known as the "Big Four," and included Dave Scott, Mark Allen, Scott Molina and Scott Tinley. Background on the Big Four These four triathletes won collectively seven Ironman World Championships, five Nice Championships, two World’s Toughest titles,...
Slow Runner? Fast Runner? Who Cares?
Nike's message has been Just Do It, which to me says that just doing something is better than not doing anything at all. Recently, with the controversial commercial that Nike just launched with Colin Kaepernick, the message now seems to be "Don't be the Fastest, be the Fastest Ever." Doesn't...
Jerusalem Marathon Race Recap by Doc Halliday Golden
Jerusalem Marathon Race Recap by Doc Halliday Golden I was excited to run the Jerusalem Marathon for a full year, since the moment my friend Daniel invited me to come back to Israel (where he lives) and run it with him. Even though I had done the NYC Marathon 3...
How To Run Efficiently
How To Run Efficiently Want to learn how to become a more efficient runner? Colin Cook, head coach of WRT and owner of Peak Triathlon Coaching, can show you how! During this session, he will focus on cadence, gate and teach you drills to get stronger and faster. This is...
Depression and Endurance Sports
Depression and Endurance Sports We all get depressed. It's normal. But sometimes, especially when it's dark most of the time, we get more depressed. In this webinar, presented by WeRTriathletes, Imei Hsu, psychotherapist, talks about depression and its impact on training and racing. If you've ever been injured or been...
THE NEW BLISTER RESISTS BY BALEGA
THE NEW BLISTER RESISTS BY BALEGA - Guest Blog Spring is the season of rebirth, so it only seems fitting for the rebirth of our Blister Resists! We love this line so much we couldn’t help but give it a little bit more TLC. We’ve incorporated research on what makes the...
YouTube Live Seminar with Dr. Joanna Zeiger
When you participate in a triathlon, things often don’t go the way you expected. That’s what happened to Dr. Joanna Zeiger when she was racing in an Ironman event and tried to grab a water bottle from one of the volunteers while on her bike. Instead of releasing the bottle,...
First Impressions of the Infinity Seat by Nicole Thomas
First Impressions of the Infinity Seat by Nicole Thomas We have only three contact points with the bike: handle bars, pedals, and seat, with the seat supporting almost all of our weight. So, having a saddle that’s comfortable is essential. Finding a comfortable saddle can also be the most frustrating...