What is grit and why is it important to an endurance athlete? That was the question I had prior to reading Angela Duckworth's book, GRIT - The Power of Passion and Perseverance. There's a real difference between those of us with Grit and those who don't have it. How many...
Runner’s and Triathletes – Do you have foot issues?
I recently had authors Jon Vonhof and Tonya Olson on a WeREndurance Webinar for my team. The duo wrote the book, Fixing Your Feet which is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at REI. I reviewed the book on this blog. You can find the review here. The interview...
Which Balega Socks Should I Buy?
Balega has some amazing socks. But, how do you determine which one is best for you? Well, first off, Balega has some key features that appear in every pair of socks they produce including -- hand-linked toe seam, recycled Drynamix moisture management yarn, protective cushioning, elasticated arch support, high heel...
Brooks Takes You Into The Summer With Their New Gear
On June 1, Global Running Day, I attended the Brooks celebration of running. I got to sample a couple of the new Brooks gear including: Drive Plunge Run Bra At first glance, I thought this bra would be too flimsy and not keep me from bouncing, but, I found it...
Betts Fit Bra For Bigger Busted Women
I'm big-busted, which is a deficit for me because certain clothes just don't work. And, when I'm working out, running, cycling, and even swimming, I find that I bounce way too much. Therefore, I always seek out a bra that will keep me from bouncing. Betts Fit reached out to...
Zealios Keeps You Safe All Summer Long!
Skin cancer is real. There are more than 9,500 people diagnosed every day. More than 3 million Americans have nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC), including basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). As endurance athletes and triathletes, we need to be particularly careful. All of our activity occurs outside....
What Are Different Types of Run Workouts?
I'm a big proponent of the walk-run technique, however, there are lots of different workouts that can either be incorporated into the walk-run or not. Conversational Pace For starters, most of the runs you do should be at a conversational pace. We do this for the cardio-respiratory and muscular benefits...
What Type of Runner Are You?
According to the Road Runners Club of America, there are several types of runners and each runner should get an individualized training plan. Below each category, I include a "good workout." Here are the different types of runners: Novice This runner runs between 0 to 15 miles per week; important...
What are Training Zones?
If you work with a coach or you don't, you should know about the concept of training zones. Some of you work with a Heart Rate monitor and a smartwatch, while others may have no data sources just their rate of perceived effort (RPE), which means how hard it feels...
Brooks Fushion Hybrid Jacket
It's that time of year when you are not sure if you should wear a jacket or if you should layer up. Brooks has a new jacket, called the Fusion Hybrid, which is perfect for this in-between weather. About the Fusion Hybrid Jacket It's lightweight and perfect for a windy...