A Step by Step Approach My coach logs in my workouts on Training Peaks. She told me that I could download my training into Zwift and it would be flawless. However, that wasn't the case. I downloaded the training and then put it into a directory on my PC and...
3X SmithPoint Triathlon Finisher
This was my third year participating in EventPower's SmithPoint Triathlon, which makes me a 3X SmithPoint Triathlon Finisher. I love this triathlon, and every year, the organization and coordination of activities get better and better. photo credit: Bruce Kramer Before the Race: My friend's Bruce and Mindy have a house...
Triathlon Transition Bag 1.0
Transitions can make or break your triathlon. If you spend too much time taking off your wetsuit or "futzing" with your sneakers, your whole event could be done! Now, there's a new product that organizes your transitions called Triathlon Transition Bag 1.0. When I asked the inventor of the Triathlon...
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...
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...
Looking for a Challenging Triathlon?
If you're one of the many triathletes who wants something a little more challenging, then you should check out this WeRTriathletes webinar, "Looking for a Challenging Triathlon." Here, I interview Scott Fricks of US Virgin Island Triathlon community. Scott and his partner Theresa Harper produced the Beauty & the Beast...
St. Anthony’s Triathlon Race Review
St. Anthony's Triathlon Race Review... but first a brief history of the triathlon... St. Anthony’s Triathlon began in 1984 as the Tampa Bay Triathlon and was part of the 10-city U.S. Triathlon Series. That year, 600 athletes completed the 1.5K (0.9 mi.) swim, 40K (24.8 mi.) bike and 10K (6.2...
What is Zwift?
Are you overwhelmed by Zwift or unsure how to unlock its full potential? Whether you've tried Zwift and set it aside, or you're still puzzled by how it works, you're not alone. Luckily, there's a solution! Join Jacob Fraser, an expert in experience relations, as he details Zwift cycling and Zwift running. Whether you’re just...
What Keeps You Motivated?
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...