Two weeks ago, I participated in the Rock 'n Roll Marathon 10K in Nashville and achieved a personal best time. When I arrived at the Alpha Win Hudson Valley 10K race, I tried to maintain an open mind and not set specific expectations. I thought, "If I can perform the...
Roka Sunglasses
I've been rocking a pair of Roka "Evans" sunglasses for almost three years, and let me tell you, I'm obsessed! They even appear on the cover of my book, From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete. I absolutely love them. I figured it was about time to treat myself to another...
Hip & Core System by Crossover Symmetry Review
As we age, our hip flexors get tighter than when we were young. One way to combat this is to incorporate strength training into your routine. I met the folks at Crossover Symmetry at The Running Event in Austin this past year. They gave me a red Hip & Core...
Swimming at the Aquatic Center is Always an Experience
The winter is rough. Although I don't love swimming in a pool, after a while you get used to it. A few weeks ago, the Big East was taking place at the Nassau County Aquatic Center. Although I didn't get to see any of the swimming, I did experience a...
Should I Buy the Fenix 6 or the Epix Garmin Watch?
When I decided to upgrade from the Fenix 6 to the Epix watch, I couldn't find much to compare the two. What is the difference between the Fenix and Epix Watches? The Garmin Fenix 6s and Epix Watches both offer a variety of features that make them great options for...
Running my Fastest 10K at the Nashille Rock ‘N Roll Race
Races don't always happen at the start of the race. There is always a back story on how you got there and what you did prior to that gets you to the finish. Whether it's pre-race training, nutrition changes, or mental preparation, the journey to the finish line is just...
Shoe Dog – A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE by Phil Knight Review
Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a successful business? Well, in his memoir Shoe Dog, Phil Knight takes us through the fascinating journey of how he started NIKE from the ground up. As an athlete and entrepreneur, I was eager to dive into this book and learn...
Why Don’t We Accept a Compliment?
The other day I was at the pool and saw an older woman swimming. I noticed that she was swimming faster than my speed sets. When I was finished with my workout, I looked at her and said, "Wow, you are a good swimmer!" She thanked me but told me...
Do you really need bike insurance?
Way too often, people ask me why I have bike insurance. I sought out bike insurance after I purchased my first road bike. It's been history after that. Here are reasons to get bike insurance: Protect your bike against theft and vandalism. Bicycle insurance covers the cost of replacement or...
We Are the Ninth Most Popular Triathlon Blog in the World!
The other day, I was scrolling through Instagram when I saw someone say that they made the top 100 list for triathlon blogs. Curious about the status of this blog, ATriathletesDiary.com, I went to the feed on Feedspot and scrolled down. Excitedly, I didn't have to scroll that far. We...