The day before the 40-mile bike ride, I had swum 2 miles in the open water. I came home, got my gear, and rode around Heckscher Park with my husband and son. After that, I was exhausted. I came home at around 5:30 pm and just went upstairs to bed....
When You Can’t Complete a Workout
Whatever the reason, when you can't complete a workout, you feel like crap! I don't know anyone who feels good when they can't complete a workout. Whether it is your mind, telling you you can't go on, or your body, screaming that it's too hard, not completing what you set...
My 40-Mile Bike Ride Gone Bad…
Athletes have setbacks. There is nothing we can do about it. It's frustrating and happens when you least expect it to. That's what happened to me this past weekend. I was all set to do two major breakthroughs -- a 2-mile swim on Sunday and a 40-mile bike on Monday....
ChafeZone Skin Protection Review
Summer is upon us and if you're like me, you chafe all the time! There's good news for us, MedZone has a product called, ChafeZone, which protects our skin from chafing. About ChafeZone: You can buy ChafeZone now at Walmart! Specifically, you can use ChafeZone on the bike as...
How to Get Stronger on the Bike
As part of my USA Triathlon coaching certification, I am required to take a number of courses throughout the next two years in order to maintain my status. I recently attended a webinar on how to get stronger on the bike and it was so interesting I thought I would...
ElevenPine Bike Short Review
Do you go for a ride and sometimes feel a little uncomfortable in the spandex? ElevenPine, a company dedicated to cyclists, combines "performance and casual cycling apparel into one product." Here is the ElevenPine Review: I was sent a sample of the Uprising Short and the Liberator Liner. You wear...
Santic Apparel Review
My friend, Sharon Levy, was Instagram posting some beautiful apparel from Santic and I asked her about it. She told me that the quality was excellent and I should check it out. So I did. Here's my Santic Apparel review: For Warmer Days... Santic Cycling Jersey Women's Short Sleeve The...
Sena R1 Smart Cycling Helmet Review
Shhhh... can you keep a secret? Sometimes, I listen to music when I'm cycling alone and have a long ride. I know a lot of people will frown when they hear this but, I enjoy it. Recently, I had the opportunity to review the Sena R1 Smart Cycling Helmet and...
The Gorby – A Zwift Workout
I had a one-hour trainer ride on Zwift. It was cold and there was no way I was going outside to do this ride. I looked at my options and saw a ride I hadn't done yet, called The Gorby. I was excited about it. I read in small print...
How do I get Stronger on the Bike?
The bike is one of my struggles. No, I take that back, all three disciplines are hard for me and I don't do any particularly well. However, I do love the sport of triathlon and constantly try to better myself. One of the questions that I often find myself asking...