I didn't expect to run in solitary on my birthday. I was anticipating going down to gorgeous St. Petersburg and competing in the St. Anthony's Triathlon. Instead, with COVID-19 and the lockdown in New York, I stayed home. I ran a birthday run around the neighborhood. Running around the neighborhood...
Kramp KrusherReview
I get cramps. I get them more often than I care to admit. Recently, Kramp Krusher, a company dedicated to eliminating cramps during the swim, bike or run, sent me a bunch of samples to review for this blog. Kramp Krusher The interesting thing about Kramp Krusher is it includes...
What To Do When You Get a Muscle Strain
What to do when you get a muscle strain? After getting one from a major cramp in the pool, I started to do some research on the internet. I also asked some of the experts for help. This is what happened I came home from a flight the night before...
I Know This is Random…
Join me for my book launch party on Monday, January 6 from 7-9 pm at Book Revue in Huntington. RSVP at the bottom of the blog. This may seem like a random post to you because this is a triathlon blog. Although the book has nothing to do with triathlons...
Certified USA Triathlon Coach
When I noticed that the USA Triathlon was going to give a certified two-day coaching course in Orlando, I was psyched. Thoughts went through my mind like, am I crazy? I'm not a great athlete. How could I take this course and get certified to become a triathlon coach? I've...
In My #happyplace
A few weeks ago, while I was swimming at Tobay Beach on the bayside with one of my training partners. We stopped. I looked around in 360 degrees and announced, "I'm in my #happyplace!" Most mornings, I wake up and get out to do a swim, bike, or run. And...
Bike Riding at Cedar Creek Park in Wantagh
I never realized that riding was one of my weakest sports because I always rode as a kid. Well, not exactly -- I rode a little around the neighborhood. That was about it. I grew up in Long Beach, NY and as kids, we rode to the boardwalk and that...
Are you an A, B or C Triathlete?
Are you an A, B, or C triathlete? I didn't know what to think when I first heard that term. When I was in college, and even when I went for my master's degree, I always got "A's" for my work or some "B's." I never got a "C." But...
Having Second Thoughts about the 70.3
I signed up, yet again, for a 70.3 (half Ironman). This time, I signed up for the Maine 70.3. I had a comp for Augusta but felt that I wouldn't have the support there that I would have in Maine. But, now I'm having seconds thoughts about the 70.3. It's...
An Embarrassing Thing Happened at the Pool
I lost nearly 15 pounds and didn't realize that some of my xl bathing suits were a little too big. Hence, an embarrassing thing happened at the pool. I threw a bathing suit in my gym bag and this time, I remembered to bring a towel to the pool. I...