Before I start this blog post I want to share that I am a Headsweats ambassador. I've been an ambassador for two years and I just found out that I will be "representing the brand" in 2021! As an ambassador, I receive discounts for the brand and I get quarterly...
Can Magnesium Help with Running?
On this episode of WeRTriathletes Webinar, Theresa Seaquist of MoxiLife, talks about Magnesium and running. On the bottom of this blog is a discount code for all MoxiLife products! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K39uqE8MOus&t=17s MoxiLife is a sponsor of the WeRTriathletes team and the ATriathletesDiary blog. We are grateful for their support and love...
Doing Something Different: Orienteering
My son and I went Orienteering at Muttontown Preserve. It was organized by the Long Island Orienteering Club. What Is Orienteering? I never heard the term orienteering, but when my son did an adventure race down in Virginia a few months ago, he told me about it. "It's like a...
What to Do 36 Hours Before a Race with Coach Tim Delss
A few weeks ago, Tim Delss who is the head coach of WeREndurance and CBMultisport held a training camp for WeRTriathlete members. Here's what he said: 36 hours before the event Hydration - make sure you stay hydrated 5 to 7 days before your event. "Don't start drinking the day...
My First Half Iron AquaBike in a Do it Yourself Race!
Since races have been canceled as a result of the pandemic, my running group and I decided to hold a "do it yourself" race called, the Festival of Things (FoT). The FoT gave everyone the option to do something out of their wheelhouse or not. It was a time to...
How to Walk Run
Many people walk and run. Some are super fast, while others are not so fast. The beauty about the combination of walking with running is, you can incorporate a recovery break and typically run faster than you normally would if you just ran straight without a brake. So how do...
Fall 2020 Sneakers: HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 7s
When you slip your foot into a pair of HOKA One One Clifton 7s, it feels as if it's surrounded by pillows. It's soft, comfortable, and responsive. Features: What I always find interesting about the HOKAs is that they look like they would be a heavy shoe, but quite the...
Fall 2020 Sneakers: Under Armour Phantom 2 Sneakers
The new Under Armour Phantom 2 Sneakers were launched to the general public on July 27. The new sneaker is different, interesting and awesome to wear every day! Under Armour HOVR Phantom 2 When you put on the UA HOVR Phantom 2 sneakers, you feel like your foot is going...
Fall Sneakers: Zoot Ultra TT Fade
When I started triathlons nearly five years ago, I went out and bought myself a pair of Zoot sneakers. I absolutely loved those shoes and believe it or not, I still have them sitting on my dresser! The reason why I loved them was that they were soft, fast, and...
Fall 2020 Sneakers: Brooks New Revel 4 Running Shoes
I've been wearing Brooks Running Shoes for a long time now. When I walked into a running store several years ago, the salespeople talked me into buying the Brooks Ghost shoes, which I loved. Recently, I had the opportunity to sample the Brooks New Revel 4 Running Shoe. When I...