Gwen Jorgensen- USA's First Olympic Gold Medal Triathlete is a book about a great triathlete. It was written by Elizabeth (Gwen's sister) and Nancy (Gwen's mother) Jorgensen. Gwen makes a few cameo appearances throughout the book. For example, in the beginning, she writes a note to the readers. Gwen Jorgensen...
Drankful Hydration Review
There's something to be said about carrying your hydration at the hip and not on the back. I've always just used a backpack but recently had the opportunity to check out Drankful Hip Pack. And, I'm glad I did. The Drankful Hip Pack can be used for hiking, cycling, road...
New Running Socks
There was a ton of running sock companies at The Running Event (TRE), here I review a few different brands of running socks. Balega The company had a big presence at TRE. They sponsored the opening night reception that included dueling pianos, appetizers, and beer and wine. It was a...
Ryka No Limit Training Shoe Review
I had never heard of Ryka before attending The Running Event in Austin in December. But there they were along with four women at a women's only shoe booth in the middle of the convention floor. After walking over to see what they had, the women explained that these sneakers...
Headsweats to Sponsor Colorado Book Tour – From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete
I've been an ambassador for several years now and if you see me running, you will only see me wearing either a Headsweats visor, trucker cap, or a running cap. I am truly brand loyal! So, after I talked with the marketing team about my upcoming book tour for From...
GoFluo Reflective Gear
Now that the days are shorter, we will be training in the dark - either in the morning or after work. That being the case, it's important to wear some sort of reflective gear so that you are seen by cars and motorcycles. I met GoFluo at TRE last month...
Headsweats For All Seasons
Did you see the new line of hats from Headsweats? They are great looking. And cool enough for everyday wear (which is what I've been doing -- wearing them every day!). But don’t worry. The new look of Headsweats doesn’t mean they have compromised on their same great sweat-wicking technology. In...
Turtle Mittens for Winter Running
At TRE, Turtle Mittens was there. I met them several years ago when they were a start-up company. Since then, they have grown and with the growth, they added new products, especially for the cold winter months. Turtle Gloves I was given a pair of Turtle Mittens for running at...
Feeling Depressed During My Vacation
My family and I went to Spain and Portugal for two weeks. It was an amazing trip and we saw a lot of things that I would have never gotten the opportunity to see if I didn't go. It really was incredible. So what's the problem? There was so much...
Are all Flip-Flops the Same?
Most flip-flops are completely flat, have a little cushion, and are good for walking around the beach or the pool. Then, there are some products that are particularly cushioned and have a bounce to them. Unfortunately, neither extreme works for me especially when I need something at the pool. Recently,...