I've been putting off writing this one. Partly because I'm still processing it, and partly because it's hard to admit that recovery doesn't always move in a straight line. But if you're an athlete staring down surgery, or you're deep in your own comeback right now, I owe you the...
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Lems ZenSpeed Review: My Weeks in the + and Lite
I own a lot of running shoes. But when both the Lems ZenSpeed+ and the ZenSpeed Lite showed up at my door, I felt something I hadn't felt in a while: pure excitement to lace up again. Here's the honest backstory. I've spent the last stretch recovering from a total...
NAKED Whey Protein in Chocolate and Vanilla Review
Every so often, you stumble on a product that instantly earns a permanent spot in your kitchen. For me, that just happened with NAKED Whey Protein by Naked Nutrition. I tried it the other day with a friend, and let me tell you, we were both blown away. This might...
Do You Bonk on the Run?
If you bonk on the run as a stand-alone or off the bike, then you won't want to miss today's podcast. (more…)
Why I Wrote Unlocking the Open Water Swim (And Why It Might Change Your Season)
I still remember my first open water start. Heart racing. Buoy looking impossibly far. The water below me, dark and unknowable. Everything I'd learned in the safety of my pool lane suddenly felt like it belonged to a different sport. If that sounds familiar, this post is for you. I...
Why is Oxia a Good Supplement to Take?
As you know, I'm not training right now. But I'm already thinking about the season ahead—and about the routine I lean on when I'm back in the water, on the bike, and pounding the pavement. When I'm deep in long-distance swim, bike, or run training, one of the products I...
Total Knee Replacement: Week 5
I just finished Week 5 of post op total knee replacement (TKR). Like the last few weeks, I've been posting every other week, but this one felt too important to skip. This week was rough. Let's Talk About the Pain I read all over the internet that Weeks 5 and...
JOLYN Bathing Suite Review
When Jolyn reached out to me to see if I would review their bathing suit, I was thrilled. I love checking out new products. I requested the Caroline Bathing Suit in Navy, size 34. What You Actually Get With the Caroline The Caroline features a built-in shelf bra, which means...
Why Fins and Paddles Belong in Your Open Water Bag
I still remember the first time I slipped on a pair of fins in open water. I was floundering through a choppy lake, lungs burning, kicks going nowhere, and everyone around me seemed to be moving super fast. Then I clipped into my fins, and suddenly I felt as if...
Do Runners Need Protein? A Guide for Endurance Athletes
Most people associate protein with gym buffs and bodybuilders who want to maximize their gains. On the other side of the coin are carbohydrates, often the macro of choice for endurance athletes like runners who need easily accessible fuel for prolonged activity. While that's not technically wrong, the reality isn't...