First Impressions of the Infinity Seat by Nicole Thomas We have only three contact points with the bike: handle bars, pedals, and seat, with the seat supporting almost all of our weight. So, having a saddle that’s comfortable is essential. Finding a comfortable saddle can also be the most frustrating...
All New The Triathlete’s Training Bible by Joe Friel
All New The Triathlete's Training Bible - The World's Most Comprehensive Training Guide by Joe Friel When you start out in triathlons, you don't realize the involvement of the metrics and the actual complexity of the sport. As you get involved and participate in several triathlons, you realize that there's...
Fast-Track Triathlete With Matt Dixon
Fast-Track Triathlete With Matt Dixon Matt Dixon, one of the world's most famous triathletes and author of several books including The Fast-Track Triathlete, will talk about how busy triathletes can still accomplish their goals with limited time. In Fast-Track Triathlete, elite triathlon coach and workout-life balance expert Matt Dixon unveils...
Product Review: Accelerade and Endurox R4
Product Review: Accelerade and Endurox R4 Jeff Galloway, my running coach and former US Olympic athlete, is a huge fan of the Accelerade and Endurox R4 products. I had never heard of them. I knew of dozens of other companies that I thought did similar things but when Jeff mentioned these...
Tri the Wildwood Race Review
Tri the Wildwood Race Review Perseverance is what it takes to do Tri the Wildwood International Triathlon. Tri the Wildwood, located in North Wildwood, NJ, is a production of DelMoSports. The group produces a series of triathlons including the new 70.3, which will be held in Atlantic City later in...
Movie Review: TRI Movie
When I first saw the trailer for the Tri Movie, I got excited. Finally, a story of a couple of newbie triathletes and what they go through before they do their first triathlon! But when I saw the TRI movie at a cinema in Bayshore recently, I realized the movie...
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...
Book Review: Triathlon 2.0 Data-Driven Performance Training
Once you participate in Triathlons, you realize the swim bike run event is much bigger than you will ever be. It truly is a humbling sport. Just when you thought you were somewhat good at a discipline, someone comes along and kicks your butt! So how do you get better?...
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...
Swimming at Eisenhower Park’s Aquatic Center
I remember when Nassau County first opened the Aquatic Center at Eisenhower Park on Long Island, NY. It felt like it was a couple of years ago but when I looked it up, it said it opened in 1998, that was nearly 20 years ago. (Boy, I'm getting old!) I...