Why Did You Decide to Start Endurance Training? What Was Your Why? I started endurance training initially to lose the weight I gained after I stopped running. -- My why was to lose weight. (I have been a runner since middle school and I received a college scholarship for cross country and...
Winter Cycling Apparel by Santic Cycling
Winter will be here soon and some of us will be putting away our gear and riding inside. But others, like myself, plan on riding throughout the winter months, except in the snow! With that, Santic Cycling Apparel already has its winter lineup and sent me a couple of samples...
Marathon Wisdom by Mara Yamauchi Book Review
It's marathon season! Recently, Cardinal Publishing Group provided me with a copy of Marathon Wisdom - An Elite Athlete's Insights on Running and Life by Mara Yamauchi. Marathon Wisdom The book provides so much insight into marathon running and training. Written by Olympian, Mara Yamauchi, the book has 42.195 insights...
Skechers Sneakers for the Fall 2022
Skechers graciously gave me three pairs of sample sneakers to review on this blog. As you know, I've always been a big fan of Skechers. They make excellent running sneakers, are sturdy, and last! For a few years now, they have been using Good Year Performance Outsoles for enhanced traction,...
Clear Naked Whey Fruit Punch Flavor Review
When Naked reached out to me to see if I would be interested in reviewing their new Clear Naked Whey Fruit Punch Flavor, I was a little hesitant. Could it possibly be good? The protein powder was delivered immediately with a limited edition shaker bottle and I started to read...
How to Ride into the Wind
Who likes to ride into the wind? It totally stinks! But, when you're on a flat course, especially in coastal areas, there will be times that you will have to ride into the wind. So how do you ride into the wind? Here are some tips: Don't let the wind...
Post Race Recap by Danielle Sullivan
Danielle Sullivan of Iron Fit Endurance raced Ironman Mont Tremblant this season. After the race, she sent out a recap to her athletes. Since it focused on the state of mind during the race, I felt compelled, with her approval, to post. Here it is: I raced Ironman Mont Tremblant....
How to Handle Panic Attacks in the Open Water
When I first started training for triathlons, I used to have panic attacks in the open water. I felt like I couldn't breathe, my throat was closing up, and no air could enter. It's not a good feeling. It feels as if you are hyperventilating. Where do Panic Attacks Stem...
Fall Fashion with Santic Cycling Apparel
Fall is here and the mornings are pretty cold. It's just about time to wear lightweight long sleeve cycling apparel. Recently Santic Cycling sent me a fall outfit to review on this blog. Santic Jianai Women's Jersey This lightweight jersey is perfect for fall. It has lots of protection from...
Faces of Endurance Sports: Michelle Guelfi
Why did you decide to start triathlon training? I thought about tri's a few times but finally went for it in 2014, I saw the Ironman Kona world championships on TV and was drawn into the regular guy next door story, I just finished the NYC marathon and thought why not!...