Races don't always happen at the start of the race. There is always a back story on how you got there and what you did prior to that gets you to the finish. Whether it's pre-race training, nutrition changes, or mental preparation, the journey to the finish line is just...
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Shoe Dog – A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE by Phil Knight Review
Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a successful business? Well, in his memoir Shoe Dog, Phil Knight takes us through the fascinating journey of how he started NIKE from the ground up. As an athlete and entrepreneur, I was eager to dive into this book and learn...
Why Don’t We Accept a Compliment?
The other day I was at the pool and saw an older woman swimming. I noticed that she was swimming faster than my speed sets. When I was finished with my workout, I looked at her and said, "Wow, you are a good swimmer!" She thanked me but told me...
Do you really need bike insurance?
Way too often, people ask me why I have bike insurance. I sought out bike insurance after I purchased my first road bike. It's been history after that. Here are reasons to get bike insurance: Protect your bike against theft and vandalism. Bicycle insurance covers the cost of replacement or...
We Are the Ninth Most Popular Triathlon Blog in the World!
The other day, I was scrolling through Instagram when I saw someone say that they made the top 100 list for triathlon blogs. Curious about the status of this blog, ATriathletesDiary.com, I went to the feed on Feedspot and scrolled down. Excitedly, I didn't have to scroll that far. We...
How To Pace a Race with Matt Fitzgerald
Are you ready to boost your training to new heights? Then don't miss out on the incredible webinar to kick off your race season with Coach Matt Fitzgerald. With decades of experience in running and triathlon coaching, plus a stack of best-selling books under his belt, Matt is passionate about...
Keen WK400 Walking Shoe Review
Could you imagine feeling like you are wearing bright yellow taxi cabs on your feet? With the Keen WK400 Walking Shoes, you no longer have to imagine. They will make those strides so much faster and easier with their rolling technology. Features of the Keen WK400 You will love the...
My First Local Road Race Since Covid
The last time I ran a local race was in 2019. I believe the last race that I did may have been the NYRR Bronx 10 Miler. That was a great race for me. It felt easy and quick. When I finished I was so happy. As part of the...
New Products for Runners and Triathletes
Recently, I've been made aware of some interesting new products for runners and triathletes. Here's a roundup: Raspberry Lemonade Gu With the introduction of Raspberry Lemonade, Gu has added another great flavor to its family of energy gels. Even better, this new gel contains 450mg of amino acids and 55mg...
UA FLOW Velociti Elite Review
On Sunday, November 6, Sharon Lokedi, of UA Mission Run Dark Sky Distance won the 2022 New York City Marathon. She wore a World Athletics-approved prototype of the next iteration of the UA FLOW Velociti Elite. Her time of 2:23:23. Lokedi traditionally specializes in the 5k, 10k, and half marathon...