What's up with these body markings? When I first started competing in triathlons, I couldn't understand the whole concept of body markings, let alone that the race directors put your age on the back of your leg with a sharpie or a removable tattoo, that was hard to remove! As...
Doing the Work and Getting the Job Done…
Doing the work and getting the job done... I've heard the phrase, "he did the work and got the job done" way too many times since I started my triathlon journey. I recently saw a post on Facebook that said he "put in the time and got the job done."...
Smith Point Triathlon Review Produced by EventPowerLI
Smith Point Triathlon Review Produced by EventPowerLI Every race tells a story and with every race, there's a story to tell. I signed up for the SmithPoint Triathlon, produced by EventPower LI, nearly six months ago. I planned on competing in later triathlons this season. (I actually signed up for...
Strava and Zwift Inspire Me to Keep Going Further
Strava and Zwift Inspire Me to Keep Going Further If you asked me what is Strava or what is Zwift a year ago, I would have looked at you funny. But today, those two online apps are a huge part of my life, especially my triathlon life. I've been training...
We Were Named Top Triathlon Blog!
We were named top triathlon blog! A Triathlete's Diary Blog was named #32 out of 75 top Triathlon Blogs from Feedspot, the leading RSS reader. Others on the list include #1 Triathlon.com Blog, #4 Tri Swim Coach Blog and #5 TriRadar Blog. There are blogs from across the world listed...
Can’t Figure Out What to Do About Your Hair?
Can't figure out what to do about your hair? Guys, this one isn't for you... it's for us women who have long hair and aren't sure how to deal with it during a triathlon. This post crossed my desk and I thought it was worthy to share. Reebok worked with Boston-based...
An Ironman on Top of the Mountain?
An Ironman on Top of the Mountain? I went skiing with my family in Utah this past March. It was spring break for my son, Derek, who goes to UC Berkeley and my husband and I wanted to meet him out west. So, where was the perfect place to go?...
Giving Back through Running!
This was our first 5K in May 2017. It was an incredible day after an incredible journey. Check it out here... ----- I never realized how good it was to give back until now. I asked Jeff Galloway back in November, if I could start the Team Galloway LI group....
So I Did an Inside Tracker…
So I did an Inside Tracker.... My friend, Pam Kallio of TriSports.com, mentioned to me that she had tried this "Inside Tracker," and as a result, she saw great improvements with her triathlon training. I was intrigued. (Anything to help me get better, I'm interested in!) After that, I attended...
Today When I Was Swimming…
Today when I was swimming... It took me a long time to get into the water. I sat at the edge of the pool, with my feet dangling in the water. I couldn't get myself to go in. I had every excuse telling me not to go - it's too...