The other day I was talking with a runner. When she found out that I was a triathlete, she said, "Oh, you're one of those..." I don't know what she meant by it but I started to think about the perceptions of triathletes. Here's what people have either said to...
Effective Training Tips for Triathletes
If you're participating in various triathlons, this episode is perfect for you! Danielle Sullivan, Head Coach and President of Iron Fit Endurance has helped train hundreds of triathletes, including Hilary! With more than 18 years of experience under her belt, Danielle's knowledge can help you become a stronger, faster and...
TYR Transition Bag Review
When I started out last July, I didn't know a transition bag or a triathlon backpack existed. I had a few Vera Bradley bags and I filled them up with gear. At a transition workshop, the coach laughed at me carrying four different bags, my bike and towel. That's when I...
EventPower LI’s Power of a Woman Race Review
This was a race I did with the All Women's Tri Team back in 2015. It was such a fun race. Check out what happened below. ------ When I first started doing triathlons last summer, I should have started with EventPower LI's Power of a Woman Race. It's a perfect...
Triathletes, Do You Have To Become an Ironman?
Is Ironman the final step in triathlons? Do you have to become an ironman if you are a triathlete? These are some of the questions many newbies ask. They also watch their teammates training for Ironman. Once you become a "triathlete," you either strive to do an Ironman or you feel pressure to do one....
Peeing While Running or Cycling? Really?
This may seem like an odd post. But the topic of peeing while running and cycling came up several months ago when I was sitting in Montauk after the Event Power's MightyMan Montauk with a group of friends and I was telling them about my experience driving to Montauk. "I was...
Beginner Triathlon Training: I Signed Up for a Triathlon, Now What?
Ever think about doing a Triathlon? Ever think about how the athletes transition from one sport to the next? Marti DiPaola and I signed up for the Captiva Tri in September 2014. But we didn't realize what we were getting ourselves into! It sounded like a cool challenge but what...
I Signed Up for a Triathlon, But I Don’t Know How To Swim!
I'm not sure what I was thinking when I signed up for the Captiva Tri. I guess I was dreaming about the beautiful blue water of the gulf of Mexico and thinking that the bike ride of 10 miles and the 5K run wouldn't be that hard. But what I...