In April 2020, I was supposed to do a sprint triathlon at St. Anthony's Triathlon in St. Petersburg, Florida. Then, in 2021, I was unable to attend because of the influx of COVID at that time. So, now in 2022, I finally get to do the Sprint! Just for your...
Wonder Pax – Is It Worth It?
When my cousin, my friend, and I walked around the Rock 'n Roll Marathon Expo in Las Vegas, we stumbled upon Wonder Pax, a company that aggressively pulled us into the booth. They immediately wrapped my cousin's knee in a heat pack and she was impressed. I had no interest...
Just a Few Tidbits at the Gym
Tidbit #1 - Competing in the Pool I don't know about you, but I swim alone at my health club. We have four lanes and I am usually next to someone very competitive. Anyway, the other day, I was swimming, minding my own business when I saw a young man...
Should You Part of an Ambassador Program?
Brands love to recruit ambassadors. But as an ambassador, does it really make sense for you to do this? Does the benefit outweigh the work? I know it may feel prestigious and really good to be asked to be part of a team. However, before going forward, ask yourself a...
Cross-Training: Skiing at Howelsen Hill, Colorado
About 10 weeks after meniscus surgery, I went to Colorado on an assignment to cover a ranch. Since the ranch was located about an hour outside of Steamboat, I decided to stick around a couple more days and experience Steamboat. So much going on at Steamboat During the week that...
Winter Vacation for the Endurance Athlete
As triathletes and endurance athletes, we love to go on action-packed vacations. But when you're with your spouse (who isn't an endurance athlete), where should you go? There are so many different choices. You can go to Disney, go overseas, but not too far away there is a wonderfully romantic...
Protalus Insole Review
After seeing multiple ads on Instagram and Facebook, I reached out to Protalus to see if I could test out one of their insoles. I have issues with Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis, among other issues, and wanted to see how they tested compared to some of the other brands that...
Meniscus Surgery Recovery
A few weeks ago, I tore my meniscus. I had just completed a 48-mile bike ride and was going to run off the bike. My bike seat was not the right height. I had it lower than it should have been and while I was riding, I could feel my...
I’ve Been Getting Strange Comments at the Pool
Since being back at the pool a couple of weeks now, people have been standing over my lane. When I stop my workout and turn off my headphones, I say, "hi," and the other swimmers look at me and say, "I just wanted to say hello." It's very nice but...
Are Your New Garmin Devices Telling You What to Do?
Recently, I purchased a new Garmin Fenix 6S and a new Garmin 1030 bike computer. So far, I'm really enjoying both and have no regrets about making these major purchases. However, both of the new Garmin devices keep telling me what to do. The Fenix 6S I'm not going to...