The day before the 40-mile bike ride, I had swum 2 miles in the open water. I came home, got my gear, and rode around Heckscher Park with my husband and son. After that, I was exhausted. I came home at around 5:30 pm and just went upstairs to bed....
Doing Something Different: Orienteering
My son and I went Orienteering at Muttontown Preserve. It was organized by the Long Island Orienteering Club. What Is Orienteering? I never heard the term orienteering, but when my son did an adventure race down in Virginia a few months ago, he told me about it. "It's like a...
Tips on Storing Your Wetsuit In The Winter
Now that the water is in the 50s in the Northeast, and even colder in some parts, here are some tips on storing your wetsuit in the winter: 1 - Buy wetsuit hangers. I bought a couple on Amazon and they keep your wetsuit looking good throughout the winter. (For...
Just a Fun Light Video to Make you Smile…
I am a brand ambassador for Balega International. They recently put together a video of Balega and pups and I thought it was so clever, I decided to post here. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
What to Do 36 Hours Before a Race with Coach Tim Delss
A few weeks ago, Tim Delss who is the head coach of WeREndurance and CBMultisport held a training camp for WeRTriathlete members. Here's what he said: 36 hours before the event Hydration - make sure you stay hydrated 5 to 7 days before your event. "Don't start drinking the day...
Should I Buy the Brooks Revel 4s or the Brooks Ghost 13s?
Whenever I wear a pair of Brooks Running Sneakers, all I think is, "run happy!" Recently, I reviewed a pair of Revel 4s. I felt they were similar to the Ghosts so I wanted to compare the two and see the difference. I asked their PR people if I could...
Still Swimming in the Open Water?
I've done some crazy things in my life, like crashed Woody Allen's New Year's Eve Party, skied the Alps, wore Google Glass in Costa Rica, and I've competed in dozens of triathlons. But, swimming when the water temperature is so cold it feels as if it burns your face, is...
Will There Be Races in 2021?
I received a beautiful booklet from Ironman the other day. Since I'm in the business of PR and marketing, my first thought, "this brochure must have cost them a fortune!" I started to flip through and look at the gorgeous photos of Ironman events around the country. It was quite...
My Favorite Mask for Running and/or Cycling
Let's face it, I've tried a lot of masks for running and cycling and none of them are perfect or ideal. It seems like every company in the running and triathlon space is onboard making masks. And, as much as I would love to say I think they are the...
Cold Weather Gear for Open Water Swimming
Who wants to go back to the pool? Not me! There is something very special about the open water and I want to stay out there as long as possible. (I have a friend who swims all winter long. It's called ice swimming, but that's not for me.) What do...