Well, if 2020 has taught us anything, it is that we need to be prepared for everything. As we dive into the new norm of triathlon, we are getting more and more creative. But, with that creativity comes some risk. With swimming pools closed, more and more of us are...
How to Have Healthy Feet
When I first started running several years ago, I discovered the world of barefoot running shoes. Back then, they were all the rage, and for good reason. The minimalistic design felt natural and incredibly comfortable. I laced up my New Balance barefoot running shoes for training runs and half marathons...
Are Women More Efficient Runners Than Men?
According to a new study done by RunRepeat.com, "faster doesn’t mean better." The analysis covers 2,348,505 marathon results achieved during the 2009-2019 period. The purpose was to analyze differences in pace throughout the marathon between women and men. The data has shown that women are 18.33% better at keeping an even...
New Triathlon Documentary Released – ROAD TO OUTLAW X
This pandemic has been rough on so many levels. It really hit the running and triathlon community pretty hard. Since this is a holiday week, why not check out a new documentary to get you psyched for 2021? This new documentary is about Tim Don, a 4X World Champion, 3X...
Performance Reset: Purple Patch Virtual Event
The Performance Reset, sponsored by Purple Patch Fitness, was an awesome event. I was extremely impressed with the organization of this virtual conference. It ran for three days from Friday through Sunday and had incredible pro-triathletes and triathlon expert speakers. The event was powered by Hopin. Performance Reset: Purple Patch...
Ride Inside by Joe Friel with Jim Rutberg
It's getting cold out there and time to consider riding inside. But does riding inside equate to riding outside? Will it hurt you by riding inside? How do you transition from indoors to outdoors? The new book, Ride Inside - The essential guide to get the most out of indoor...
Awesome Gift Ideas for the Whole Family
If you are struggling to find that perfect gift for the runner and/or triathlete in your life, but here are a few holiday gift ideas for the Runner or Triathlete that has everything: Myostorm's Meteor Talk about an awesome product to give to a runner or a triathlete! The Myostorm...
Great Holiday Reads for the Runner or Triathlete!
Comment on the end of the blog to win Jeff Galloway's new book! I have five to give away!!! ----- If you're looking for some awesome books to read during the holiday season, here's my pick list: Galloway Running 5K/10K - Training for Runners and Walkers by Jeff Galloway Jeff...
Best 2020 Holiday Gift Ideas for Runners
As the 2020 gift-giving season approaches, here are some of the best holiday gift ideas for runners: Smartwool I absolutely love their products. They are all made with Marino wool. They are soft, not itchy, and very comfortable to wear during a run or a cycle. Interestingly, you can wear...
New Headsweats Gear for Fun and Fashion
Before I start this blog post I want to share that I am a Headsweats ambassador. I've been an ambassador for two years and I just found out that I will be "representing the brand" in 2021! As an ambassador, I receive discounts for the brand and I get quarterly...