Would I do Wildflower Long-Course again? Yeah- but a little smarter...and if I get disc brakes... and granny gears. I did it in 2004, then not again until 2018. Literally, I have been wanting to go back since 2004. It is a wonderful and unique experience, with a few drawbacks and nuggets that you need... Continue Reading →
You Don’t Have to Get a Fancy Expensive Tri Bike To Do a Triathlon (But they do look awesome!)
Not gonna lie. That new Cervelo P5 Lamborghini looks like it could PR me to the finish line. For $20,000, I think it should actually do the race for me and meet me with a beer at the finish. (And give me a full refund if I don't get a slot to Ironman Kona...and podium... Continue Reading →
Getting a Wetsuit For Your Triathlon? Expensive Lessons Learned
I recently learned a very expensive lesson: buying a wetsuit manufactured outside of your own country can cost you a lot in the end. My wetsuit, which I scrimped and saved for to buy prior to IMAZ 2017, I thought was covered with a manufacture warranty. Coupled with the (up to then) great customer service... Continue Reading →
Triathlon Training Tip: Affordable Recovery Tools to Avoid Injury
This last weekend, I spent Saturday on the bike for 40 miles doing basically hill after hill...after hill. Sunday, I went out for a run (Well, actually, a wog- click here for info on that!) on those same hills, for another ~12 miles. I also spent almost an hour in my Normatec compression boots on... Continue Reading →
Triathlon Quick Tip: Chapstick- Don’t Cycle Without It
It seems so simple. Chapstick. But it is a lifesaver at about mile 60-75, when your chamois cream has worn away and you discover new seams in your riding shorts or cycling shoes that never before wreaked havoc with your skin. I have my favorite chamois cream- I make my own, actually. There are also... Continue Reading →
Car-Proofing Your Run- What?!
In the last week, I have nearly been hit by a car twice on my runs. YES- I did say runs. Or in my case my preferred walk/jog (Wog- see here for more). Until recently, I thought cycling was the most dangerous leg of triathlon, based on the number of near car collisions I had... Continue Reading →