As most of the triathlons wind down for the season, many people will be in off season wondering what's next. A new book by Terri Schneider, "Training Plans for Every Cycling Level - Cycling Workout Handbook - Improve Fitness with 100 of the Best Cycling Workouts," is a perfect book...
Swimming in Tobay Beach – Bay Side
There are groups of people who go out to Tobay Beach on the Bay side nearly every day during the summer. When the sun rises, most go out at 5:30 am, but as the sun comes up later, 6:30 am is our time to swim. If you've never seen swimmers...
Crawl of Fame by Julie Moss Review
The first time I heard about Julie Moss was when I saw TRI the movie. A lot of people who are into triathlons are probably thinking, "Really? You never heard of Julie Moss, the most famous triathlete?" At that time, I was about two years into the sport and after...
Hiking on an 8-Mile Trail in Sedona, Arizona
Crossing the creeks on a Sedona Trail Hiking on an 8-Mile Trail in Sedona, Arizona Phoenix is brutal in the summer! The average temperature is 110 degrees, but on some days it goes up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit! To help stay cool, my family and I decided to go on...
Stryd Power Meter Review
Stryd Power Meter Review Move over Cyclists, there aren't just power meters for bikes any longer, Power meters for runners have been perfected through the years and they are hot! I remember when Stryd started a few years ago and sent me a power meter. I was impressed but found...
Protein Review: SYNTHA 6 Cold Stone Creamery
Protein Review: SYNTHA 6 Cold Stone Creamery When the PR folks at SYNTHA-6® approached me to check out a new protein recovery drink and told me it was Cold Stone Creamery birthday cake remix, I jumped. WHAT??? I love Cold Stone Creamery and having a protein powder that replicated the...
Swimming at the Freeport Recreation Center
I swam at the Freeport Recreation Center in the past. I found it to be very pleasant. However, this time I swam there, I was horrified by the conditions. It was late summer and the Aquatic Center in Eisenhower Park was closed. I can also swim at Hofstra, since I'm...
Ironman Canada Race Review by Imei Hsu
Having read through a few race reports posted by other finishers of the 2018 Ironman Canada course, I feel bolstered to stand my ground with my description of the race being a battleground of survival. Because of illness in the taper weeks before race day on July 29, I surprised...
Trail Sneaker Review: Brooks Mazama 2 Trail Shoes
Trail Sneaker Review: Brooks Mazama 2 Trail Shoes There have been great things said about the Brooks Mazama 2 Trail Shoes, so, I was glad I had the opportunity to try them out! The Brooks Mazama 2 has a 6mm drop from heal to toe, they are only 9.3 oz,...
Running Alongside the Wineries
In late August, my family and I went to Napa. We took a detour before dropping off my son back at UC Berkeley. On the second day of our visit, I decided to run a short three-mile run. In Napa, they have a bike trail that runs along the railroad,...