As the new year gets underway, I've been thinking a lot about goals for 2019 and ways to stay motivated during the long winter and spring season. Here's what keeps me motivated. Tell me what keeps you motivated in the comment section below. In order to do that, I usually...
RXBar Review
I have seen RXBAR's in many of the supermarkets and health food stores around the NY area, but it wasn't until I was in Berkeley, California that I decided to try one out. At the Berkeley Bowl Standing in an all-natural supermarket called, Berkeley Bowl, at the protein bar aisle...
MetPro – A Concierge Program for the Athlete Review
I noticed that I was getting targeted on Instagram and Facebook from a company called MetPro. MetPro is a concierge training and nutrition program geared to fit your active lifestyle. Specifically, MetPro is "Metabolic Profiling (MetPro), an advanced methodology created by Transformation Specialist Angelo Poli. The company analyzes a person’s...
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...
Is It Worth Hiring a Nutritionist?
Is it worth hiring a nutritionist? That's the $1,000 question for all of us pre or post-menopausal women out there who are also endurance athletes but find ourselves working out more and not losing a pound! That's what happened to me. I find myself working out every day, watching what...
I Took the 5-Hour Infinit Nutrition Challenge!
I Took the 5-Hour Infinit Nutrition Challenge! I had never tried Infinit Nutrition, but had heard good things about the company for several years now. I was interested in learning more about their products, since they are a WeRTriathletes team sponsor. So, I took the challenge. Colin Riley was my...
PROTEIN2O Water Review
You're not alone if you prefer infused water over plain tap water. Infused water options like Vitamin Water and oxygen-enhanced drinks are popular for their added flavor and hydration benefits. I recently tried PROTEIN2O, a protein-infused water-making wave among fitness enthusiasts. Packed with protein, low in calories, and available in...
Book Review: Finish Line Fueling – An Essential Guide to Runner’s Nutrition
Book Review: Finish Line Fueling - An Essential Guide to Runner's Nutrition Fueling is probably one of the hardest things to do when competing in a long course, no matter if it's a triathon, swimming event or even a half or full marathon. Finish Line Fueling - An essential Guide...
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...
Product Review: Accelerade and Endurox R4
Product Review: Accelerade and Endurox R4 Jeff Galloway, my running coach and former US Olympic athlete, is a huge fan of the Accelerade and Endurox R4 products. I had never heard of them. I knew of dozens of other companies that I thought did similar things but when Jeff mentioned these...