How we train, what we eat and when we rest and recover all have a huge impact on our performance. But so does the gear we use every day to be successful. I am constantly finding awesome new athletic gear, gadgets and other fitness products that help me run and train happier. In my favorite […] Read more
As your stereotypical overachiever, I live my life believing that we are capable of “having it all.” One of the side effects of this is that life can become an intense juggling act in which there are one too many balls in the air – all of them about to drop at any second. I […] Read more
If you are searching for the perfect gifts for runners and triathletes in your life, look no further. My holiday gift guide contains 15 must-have gifts that will leave your favorite athletes squealing with delight. Whether your budget is less than $25 or more than $150, these gifts for runners and triathletes are sure to […] Read more
Taper: A gradual decrease in action or force Gradually decreasing in size toward a point After 18 weeks of training, sweating, time-management juggling, obsessing and more sweating, today begins the first day of my long-awaited and beloved taper before the Beach2Battleship Half Ironman. For those of you who are newer to endurance sports, tapering is […] Read more
“Every success is built on the ability to do better than good enough.” ~Unknown Many factors go into being a successful endurance athlete. Having big dreams. Setting achievable goals. Having the right training plan and/or coach. Showing the determination to do what it takes to achieve your goals. Surrounding yourself with a strong support system. But […] Read more