This blog post was written when I first started training for triathlons. One of my events, I dedicated to a friend who passed away. I'm sharing this to honor his memory, his strength and his courage. ----------- A little over a month ago, I read on Facebook that my friend, Jim...
Triathletes, Do You Have To Become an Ironman?
Is Ironman the final step in triathlons? Do you have to become an ironman if you are a triathlete? These are some of the questions many newbies ask. They also watch their teammates training for Ironman. Once you become a "triathlete," you either strive to do an Ironman or you feel pressure to do one....
Peeing While Running or Cycling? Really?
This may seem like an odd post. But the topic of peeing while running and cycling came up several months ago when I was sitting in Montauk after the Event Power's MightyMan Montauk with a group of friends and I was telling them about my experience driving to Montauk. "I was...
On Setting and Completing Your Goals
Have you ever thought about setting a goal? I've set goals in the past but weren't always able to keep them. This year, I was determined to set and complete a goal in 2014! It's been a year of challenges. And, it's been a year of accomplishments. Back in December...
How To Choose A Triathlon or Running Coach
What should you look for when hiring a triathlon or running coach? What questions should you ask? Don't just go with the first recommendation. Make sure you interview a few coaches before making your selection. Here's are some questions you may want to ask the potential coach and yourself: What is your experience?...
Beginner Triathlon Training: My First Tri – The Galloway Captiva Triathlon
This was my first triathlon in Sanibel, Florida. It's fun to read these old race recaps because it shows you were you were and how far you've come. I hope you enjoy and share with me your first experience! The Capitiva Triathlon was held in September, 2014. ------ My alarm...
Beginner Triathlon Training: Race Anxiety Before the Captiva Tri
I've been training for the Captiva Triathlon for nearly three months. Marti DiPaola and I signed up for the race right after we completed the Brooklyn Half Marathon in May. We did it on a whim. After that, we both hired coaches -- different coaches. Training was rough For me,...
Beginner Triathlon Training: Transition Training
If someone asked me a year ago, what it takes to be a triathlete, I would have said, "Hmmm...someone who could swim, bike and run?" What I didn't realize is, there are two other disciplines to master -- transitions and proper nutrition/hydration. Both seem simple on the surface, but are actually...
Beginner Triathlon Training: On Being Obsessed
I started training for the Captiva Tri this past June. At first, I wasn't sure about the sport. I never swam nor biked much. I knew one thing - I loved to run. Once I hired a coach, I was still unsure. Is this something I like? It was a lot of money...
Beginner’s Triathlon Training: Running In the Heat
I've been running now for four years. This past year I completed two half marathons -- one in March and one in May. So running 8 miles is something I'm used to. But for some reason, today's run was treacherous! My coach had 8 miles on the Training Peaks schedule, so...