Strava and Zwift Inspire Me to Keep Going Further If you asked me what is Strava or what is Zwift a year ago, I would have looked at you funny. But today, those two online apps are a huge part of my life, especially my triathlon life. I've been training...
We Were Named Top Triathlon Blog!
We were named top triathlon blog! A Triathlete's Diary Blog was named #32 out of 75 top Triathlon Blogs from Feedspot, the leading RSS reader. Others on the list include #1 Triathlon.com Blog, #4 Tri Swim Coach Blog and #5 TriRadar Blog. There are blogs from across the world listed...
Can’t Figure Out What to Do About Your Hair?
Can't figure out what to do about your hair? Guys, this one isn't for you... it's for us women who have long hair and aren't sure how to deal with it during a triathlon. This post crossed my desk and I thought it was worthy to share. Reebok worked with Boston-based...
An Ironman on Top of the Mountain?
An Ironman on Top of the Mountain? I went skiing with my family in Utah this past March. It was spring break for my son, Derek, who goes to UC Berkeley and my husband and I wanted to meet him out west. So, where was the perfect place to go?...
Giving Back through Running!
This was our first 5K in May 2017. It was an incredible day after an incredible journey. Check it out here... ----- I never realized how good it was to give back until now. I asked Jeff Galloway back in November, if I could start the Team Galloway LI group....
So I Did an Inside Tracker…
So I did an Inside Tracker.... My friend, Pam Kallio of TriSports.com, mentioned to me that she had tried this "Inside Tracker," and as a result, she saw great improvements with her triathlon training. I was intrigued. (Anything to help me get better, I'm interested in!) After that, I attended...
Today When I Was Swimming…
Today when I was swimming... It took me a long time to get into the water. I sat at the edge of the pool, with my feet dangling in the water. I couldn't get myself to go in. I had every excuse telling me not to go - it's too...
Do Triathlons Define You?
Do triathlons define you? It's funny, when I started running nearly seven years ago, I ran for fun. I didn't care how fast I was and I certainly didn't notice that I was in the back of the back. All I thought about was getting to the finish line and...
Goggle Review: Sable Water Optics
Goggle Review: Sable Water Optics Now, I've tried a lot of goggles. I actually go through a few pair a season. I usually buy ones that are prescription. But this time, when I went to the Aquatic Center in Eisenhower Park, I tried the Sable Water Optics. The first thing...
Product Review: Mirrorlite
Product Review: Mirrorlite This may seem like an odd thing to review but since I bought it for my new "gym" I thought it was relevant. As many of you may know, we moved to Merrick Woods. I took one of the bedrooms in the new house and converted that...