My first wetsuit, which I bought from Runner's Edge in Farmingdale, Long Island, was a TYR Hurricane Category 5 wetsuit in black and red. (See story on buying a wetsuit.) As I wore it, I felt it was restricting. So I wanted to try out a TYR Hurricane Cat 5 sleeveless...
Jamesport Triathlon Race Awesome Review
Jamesport Triathlon Race Awesome Review After hearing about how incredible Jamesport Tri was last year, I couldn't wait to check it out this year! Race Awesome, run by Corey and Stacy Roberts, organizes great events. They are a local race company that started in May 2014 and have organized nearly 30 races. Corey...
Still Thinking About the Power of A Woman Triathlon
Still thinking about the Power of A Woman Pool Triathlon... EventPower LI produces two pool triathlons every year. They are both held at the Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) Aquatic Center. Many people use these triathlons as a entry point into triathlons because the distance is much shorter than a sprint...
When the Training Goes Right…
It's amazing how many times you swim, bike, run or do a brick and things just go wrong. You may have a bad head from having a fight with your partner or perhaps you may have caught something from one of your co-workers. Whatever the case, most trainings or races...
If You Come In Last or Don’t Finish A Race
If you come in last or don't finish a race, so what? This past season, I have seen or heard of friends and teammates not being able to finish or coming in last and I find myself reflecting inward. What happens if that’s me? How would I feel? Would that...
Book Review: Triathlon!
If you want to get inspired, you should pick up the book, Triathlon! A Tribute to the world’s greatest triathletes, races and gear by Matthew Baird. This oversized table book is more than 350 pages in length and has the most sensational photos you will see all wrapped up into...
My Experience at the Mighty North Fork Race
I really thought the Mighty North Fork Race in Southold was going to be easy. I heard the swim was like a lake and the bike and run were flat and fast. But I didn't find that to be the case. Here's my experience at the Mighty North Fork Race....
My Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Adventure by Vicki Edwards
The eastern end of Long Island is flat. It is surrounded by water and it is my home. To travel across the country for a triathlon is an adventure. My adventure was Alcatraz. Training began in January for me as my goal is IM again this year in Louisville. The...
More Shoulder Exercises for Triathletes and Swimmers
Ready to take your triathlon training to the next level? These shoulder exercises for triathletes and swimmers will help you train to be stronger and faster in your next race. Join a Triathlete's Diary and our partner Sharon Levy of Excel Physical Therapy & Workout for a simple how-to!
Riding in Aero Position for the First Time
Since I bought my Trek Silque road bike in June, I have been uncomfortable. I’ve had adjustment after adjustment and finally found someone who knew what he was doing and my latest adjustment actually felt great. (See my fitting story.) So I decided to go aero. I went to Brand’s...