My first wetsuit was the TYR wetsuit. It was top of the line at that point and I really loved wearing it. I ended up getting the same suit in no sleeve and loved that even more. Most recently I tried the TYR Women's Hurricane Cat 5 No Sleeve Wetsuit...
Q and A on Weight Lifting and Strength Training for Beginner Runners and Triathletes
When you're starting out, it's hard to figure out what to do, which equipment to use or to buy, and how to get started. Here are some Questions and Answers on Weight Lifting and Strength Training for Beginner Runners and Triathletes. What is a realistic weight for a dumbbell to...
Bolder Athletic Wear Introduces Bike Shorts
The company that makes the cutest running skorts, have now introduced Bike Shorts. And these aren't just bike shorts, they are absolutely awesome. (Discount code at the end of the blog!) Here's why... Bolder Athletic Wear Bike Shorts They are 80% polyester and 20% spandex. They fit snug and have...
Six Tips on Selecting Your First Half Ironman
So, you feel ready to do your first half Ironman. You've done a bunch of Olympics and Sprint triathlons and feel up for the challenge. But, how do you select your first Half Ironman? Are there any magic beans to spill on the floor to find the one that will...
Big Four Speak Out at Endurance Exchange Conference
In the 1980s, there were four triathletes that dominated the space. They were known as the "Big Four," and included Dave Scott, Mark Allen, Scott Molina and Scott Tinley. Background on the Big Four These four triathletes won collectively seven Ironman World Championships, five Nice Championships, two World’s Toughest titles,...
What Does Estate Planning and Ironman have in Common? by Deanna Eble
Estate Planning and an Ironman event…what does one have to do with the other? EVERYTHING! As a proud wife of an Ironman triathlete and an elder law attorney, I can explain. Step 1: Hire a Coach Most first-time Ironmen striving to cross that finish line after 140.6 miles of swimming,...
7 Ways to Stay Motivated During the Coronavirus
Urgh, I had a half marathon planned every month from the beginning of the year. I ran my first half marathon at Disney. My second in Jacksonville at the Donna. And, after that, everything started to get canceled due to COVID-19 and social distancing. I ended up running my third,...
How to Create Your Own Triathlon Schedule
When I went to the USA Triathlon Coaching course in Clermont, Florida, a few months ago, I learned how to create a schedule and want to share my takeaways with you. If you are coached or not, it's important to learn how it works. How do you create your own...
Three Places to Train Near Disney World
Comment below to win one of two Headsweats Christmas Ultraband! Recently I went on to a USA Triathlon sanctioned coach certification course. While there, I stayed near Disney World and Universal Studios in Orlando. I wanted to see where to train that was within proximity to the parks but not...
Common Beginner Triathlon Questions
Five years ago when I started training for a triathlon, I didn't have a clue what a triathlon was let alone what I was getting myself into! I had never seen a triathlon, I just knew it was three different sports in one. To help you cut through some of...