Protein Review: SYNTHA 6 Cold Stone Creamery When the PR folks at SYNTHA-6® approached me to check out a new protein recovery drink and told me it was Cold Stone Creamery birthday cake remix, I jumped. WHAT??? I love Cold Stone Creamery and having a protein powder that replicated the...
Trail Sneaker Review: Brooks Mazama 2 Trail Shoes
Trail Sneaker Review: Brooks Mazama 2 Trail Shoes There have been great things said about the Brooks Mazama 2 Trail Shoes, so, I was glad I had the opportunity to try them out! The Brooks Mazama 2 has a 6mm drop from heal to toe, they are only 9.3 oz,...
My Fitness Journal Review
My Fitness Journal Review: 365 Days of Fitness. Keep Track of Your Progress. There are so many journals online and offline that are available to the runner, swimmer, cyclist or triathlete. When I started running, a few years back, I started to keep track in a notebook. When that became...
HOKA One One Clifton 5 Sneaker Review
HOKA One One Clifton 5 Sneaker Review I fell in love with the Hoka Clifton 4's when I first tried them on. I ended up buying two more pairs because I liked them that much. When the Clifton 5's came out, I was a little reluctant to try them on....
PROTEIN2O Water Review
You're not alone if you prefer infused water over plain tap water. Infused water options like Vitamin Water and oxygen-enhanced drinks are popular for their added flavor and hydration benefits. I recently tried PROTEIN2O, a protein-infused water-making wave among fitness enthusiasts. Packed with protein, low in calories, and available in...
Maloja Running Top Review
Maloja Running Top Review Most athletes hear about a few different brands on the market, Nike, Under Armour, Adidas but we barely hear about the obscure brands that have great running apparel. In comes Maloja. The parent company is from Germany and they have a flagship store in Munich. Their...
Core Power High Protein Milk Shake Fueled by Fairlife Protein
Core Power High Protein Milk Shake Fueled by Fairlife Protein The other day an unexpected package arrived at my home. In it was seven bottles of Core Power Protein Shake. I typically don't like the pre-mixed versions of a protein shake. I find that when I make my own shake...
Rudy Project’s Rydon Eyewear Review
Rudy Project's Rydon Eyewear Review I heard about the Rudy Project several years before I started competing in triathlons. I had just started running and read an article endorsing their eyewear. That prompted me to go to my local Cohen's Optical and ordered myself a pair of Rudy Project glasses for...
Borah Teamwear Review
Borah Teamwear Review Move over Coeur and Betty Design, there's a new kid in town and I think you will love them as much as I do! They are called Venganza, Borah Teamwear's collection of women's triathlon apparel, located in Wisconsin. I recently had the opportunity to sample the Venganza...
Zuki Recovery Roller Review
Zuki Recovery Roller Review Since I started running nearly eight years ago, I've tried dozens of foam rollers and stick rollers for muscle recovery. Each one has a different twist to the same idea and yet, they all seem to work great, especially after a long run! A new product...