The more I run, the more I notice what works for me and what doesn't. Some shoes are for stability and great for distances, while others just work great on short distances. The Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo Sneakers work well for both long distances and short speed training or races....
CEP Compression Socks Review
Recently I received the Women's Tall Socks 3.0 for review. These are CEP branded compression socks. What Are Compression Socks? Compression is great for recovery. I also find myself wearing compression socks on the plane because I find my legs swell. Compression socks are also great for the long run...
Skechers Go Run 7 Hyper Review
Every year, I find that Skechers comes out with awesome shoes for runners and triathletes! Recently, I had the opportunity to check out the Skechers Go Run 7 Hyper. Here is my review. Great for Summer Months: The thing about the Go Run 7 Hyper is that they are perfect...
New Balance Fresh Foam More
Half Marathoners, Marathoners and Ultra Marathoners, there's a new shoe in town from New Balance and it's called Fresh Foam More. These shoes have maximum custioning for a smooth ride. Ultra Padding The New Balance Fresh Foam More has "More" in its name because there is more cushioning than many...
TriBike Transport Review
After booking St. Anthony's Triathlon in St. Petersburg, I immediately looked for options to transport my bike. TriBike Transport has been a partner of WeRTriathletes for the past couple of years. They offer our members' discounts on transporting one's bike to a race they support. To be transparent, they gave...
Venganza Soar Cycling Kit
When Gina Cornell and I met, it was under trying circumstances. As I discussed in a previous blog, my sister had just passed away from a stroke, and her best friend had a stroke. Both women were under 60. One day, when I was talking with Gina, I told her...
Is a Hydration Pack Necessary for Training?
Runners ask me if it's necessary to carry a hydration pack for training or for a half or full marathon. My answer is always, yes! Water is given on the course. But, if you are taking run/walk breaks and stop at the water stop, you will kill your time. That's...
What are the Best Recovery Shoes?
What are the best recovery shoes to wear after a long run? Isn't that the $1,000 question? I find that after a long run, my achilles and my plantar fasciitis kicks in and it hurts to walk! There are so many different brands on the market that claim to do...
Workout Clothes to Keep You Motivated
If you're looking for workout clothes to keep you motivated as the spring gets under way, then you may want to check out Marika. They have reasonably priced workout clothes, including running apparel, which will keep you motivated through the spring and summer months! Recently, the company sent me a...
How to Recover from a hard workout?
As runners and triathletes, we work hard. We swim hard. We cycle hard and we run hard. But what do we do to recover? How do we keep going day in and day out? How can we recover from a hard workout? Jared Ward, an Olympian and an elite runner,...