When you work out in the pool do your shoulders and lats bother you? Or, when you're running, do you feel the backs of your legs start to cramp up? I get aches and pains all the time. So when Max Pringle of LatiGo reached out to me and asked...
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Cycling in the Cold Weather
Who likes to cycle when it's below 30 degrees Fahrenheit? I don't think most of us but in order to meet my goal this year, I want to try to ride as much as possible in the winter months. So, when I find a good day, I either reach out...
What Stroke is Used In a Triathlon?
Whenever I talk with one of my runners or someone who would like to compete in a triathlon for the first time, the question asked most is what stroke can I use in a triathlon. Triathlon Swimming There are four main strokes as part of swimming: Front Crawl or what...
Why We Swim by Bonnie Tsui Book Review
I was walking around a local bookshop in Nashville when I came across this book, Why We Swim by Bonnie Tsui. I immediately snatched it up and took it to the register for purchase. Feeling totally obsessed with the water, I thought it may shed light on why I'm obsessed....
Tips on Trail Running by Steve Gerardi
Back story... As a boy, I was drawn to long-distance running, particularly cross-country. I was intrigued by stories and films of races featuring competitors charging through forests, jumping over logs, and splashing through streams. Growing up in Brooklyn, we played all the usual street games, which included running races. I...
Feeling Sad About Selling Your Bike?
I sold my Trek Silque road bike. There, I said it. I felt bad about it but decided I wanted an upgrade and purchased a QR road bike from a local bike shop. I needed the money to put toward my new bike. After the woman picked up my bike...
Seeking the Angels Help?
Just as Reiki, Yoga, and meditation are beneficial to your performance as an endurance athlete, the angels can also help you with guidance. Now, that may sound a bit weird and out of character for this blog, but I'll tell you, I was taken aback. Getting a reading My running...
CEP The Run Compression Socks Review
CEP, a company dedicated to adding compression to socks, recently introduced a new sock, The Run Compression Socks for both men and women. I was sent a pair for review on this blog. CEP The Run Compression Socks The Run Mid Cut Socks 4.0 were built for style and performance....
Rock ‘N Roll Vegas Race Review
My running friends, Danielle M. and Sharon M. signed up for the Vegas Rock 'n Roll Half Marathon and suggested that the rest of our WeREndurance running group join them. I jumped at the opportunity. Running in Las Vegas on the strip would be awesome, I thought. Plus, I had...
12 Weeks Sprint Triathlon Training Plan
If you want to try out a sprint triathlon, what do you need to do to get started? First off, do you have the right gear? Is the event open water or a pool triathlon? If it's open water, you will need to do specific open water training prior to...