Did you ever wonder about what makes one sneaker better than another? This new book, Kicksology - The Hype, Science, Culture & Cool of Running Shoes, by Brian Metzler, is all about sneakers! The reader will learn the history of the sneaker. You will also understand trends and how and...
What To Do When You Get a Muscle Strain
What to do when you get a muscle strain? After getting one from a major cramp in the pool, I started to do some research on the internet. I also asked some of the experts for help. This is what happened I came home from a flight the night before...
Incrediwear Sport Socks Review
I met Incrediwear Sport at The Running Event in Austin this past December. They handed me one pair of socks for review. I took them home and finally tried them out during a recent run. This is what I thought. Feel: I liked that the fabric was smooth and silky....
Running Around Lake Eola
Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando is gorgeous. There's a great running path that circles around the lake and it's about .85 miles. A couple of weeks ago, I had a quick getaway from the NYC cold and while visiting my son, I got to experience the path and wow, what...
MedZone Partners with ATD
Recently, MedZone partnered with A Triathlete’s Diary Blog and WeRTriathletes. WeRTriathletes is a virtual triathlon team providing education to the running/triathlon community. MedZone has products that help to prevent, treat and manage aches, pains, discomforts, wounds, and skin-chafing, MedZone's full line of products. Review to follow! Background on the Company...
Brooks Unicup Racerback Bra Review
Women who have large breasts have issues running. If they don't have the right bra, they will get chafed and feel uncomfortable. I know. I'm one of them. So, when I met the folks at Brooks Running at The Running Event in Austin, I got excited. Will this be the...
How to Get Stronger on the Bike
As part of my USA Triathlon coaching certification, I am required to take a number of courses throughout the next two years in order to maintain my status. I recently attended a webinar on how to get stronger on the bike and it was so interesting I thought I would...
The Donna Half Marathon Race Recap
There's something special about running a race through neighborhoods. I've done it a few times and each time was more special than the next. The 13th Annual Donna Half Marathon, in Jacksonville, Florida, was no different. It was a racer/spectator experience. The race weekend always starts with an expo. Dawn,...
Electrolyte Drink for Endurance Athletes
One of the questions I'm asked often is what is a good electrolyte drink for running or triathlon training and racing? If you only use water or just water with electrolytes, you may be missing out. PhytoLyte, a product made by MoxiLife, has electrolytes, rich vitamins, and minerals. It's a...
Sweat. Eat. Repeat. Review
I recently received Sweat. Eat. Repeat. in the mail. The book is written by Pamela Nisevich Bede, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, a registered dietician. The book's intention is to provide the reader with a 90-day playbook to "change your food habits, improve your energy, and reach your goals." At the...