New triathlon inspired podcasts appeared on Hilary Topper on Air. How vibration and heat can alleviate pain Are you sick of being in pain? Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain or you’re an athlete that is hurting, feeling pain can disrupt your daily life, your fitness goals, and be incredibly...
NYRR Mini 10K Event Review
I ran the NYRR Mini 10K Event in Central Park three times -- once in 2015, 2017 and one on Saturday. And you know what? The race was just as good this time as it was the first time I ran it! The big difference for me, I ran it...
What Did You Do For Global Running Day?
In celebration of Global Running Day, Colleen, Merril and I headed into the city and caught the 5:24 am train from Long Island to run the 1 for You 1 for Youth 5K run in Central Park. We all wore our Balega socks and I wore the New Balance Fresh...
Why Do You Need Swim Gear for the Pool?
When you first start out and as you advance in swimming, you often are told by Master Swim instructors to use swim gear for the pool. But, why do you need swim gear for the pool? What is all of this stuff for anyway? What kind of swim gear do...
Mighty Northfork Vineyard 5K Run
Have you ever run in a vineyard? I've run passed vineyards when I was in Northern California, but have never run through and around an actual vineyard, until I ran the Mighty Northfork Vineyard 5K. At the Duck Walk Vineyard The Mighty Northfork Vineyard 5K was one of the scheduled...
New Balance Fresh Foam More
Half Marathoners, Marathoners and Ultra Marathoners, there's a new shoe in town from New Balance and it's called Fresh Foam More. These shoes have maximum custioning for a smooth ride. Ultra Padding The New Balance Fresh Foam More has "More" in its name because there is more cushioning than many...
TriBike Transport Review
After booking St. Anthony's Triathlon in St. Petersburg, I immediately looked for options to transport my bike. TriBike Transport has been a partner of WeRTriathletes for the past couple of years. They offer our members' discounts on transporting one's bike to a race they support. To be transparent, they gave...
The Gorby – A Zwift Workout
I had a one-hour trainer ride on Zwift. It was cold and there was no way I was going outside to do this ride. I looked at my options and saw a ride I hadn't done yet, called The Gorby. I was excited about it. I read in small print...
Like Smoothies?
If you like smoothies, you will love the book, Sport Smoothies by Fern Green! The book includes more than 65 recipes to boost your workouts and recovery. Green is a chef, food stylist, and food writer. She has written more than a dozen books on healthy eating. Interestingly, each recipe...
Swimming Drills… Who Needs Them?
I love swimming, but I hate swimming drills. Why do we do them? And, who needs them anyway? Recently, I asked Shawn Tannenbaum of Total Master Swimming on Long Island what he thought. Here's what he said: "Efficient swimming needs two key elements to ensure success. Proper technique and improved swim...