I have some fit friends and some fit people on the fringes. When I talk to these marathoners and century riders about trying a triathlon, even a sprint it's clear its the swim holding them back. So I'm sharing a section of my triathlon training guides that deals with just that! I'm talking really fit people... Continue Reading →
Nike Run Club Review and Return to Pre-Update Normal
Nike +, NRC or Nike Run Club whatever you call it it took one hell of a nosedive this past summer! Nike and apple have had a long, long relationship which resulted in millions of loyal users who logged on en mass to rate it down from 5 stars to 1/2 a star in the... Continue Reading →
Are You on a Diet that’s Doomed to Fail (Again)?
Swimsuit season is just around the corner and millions of women and men are on a diet. I'm not going to tell you which one is better or which one you should follow but how do you know if your on one that's doomed? Most people on diets, over 95%, will gain the weight back... Continue Reading →
How to Choose a Yoga Mat
Buying the wrong yoga mat once derailed my practice for over a year! But then again I might be a special case. I had two perfectly crappy cheap yoga mats that when you layered on top of each other added up to one perfectly good mat. Then my condo flooded. I got to buy two... Continue Reading →
How to Garden and Landscape for Cheap
Want to boost your home's value by up to 20%? Love to garden but you're poor. Me too! Hiring a landscaper usually is returned when you sell your home but it can add up. I've collected some tips and tricks to get the look you want for cheap. Start this year if your looking primarily... Continue Reading →
Olympic Triathlon Training Part 2: Why Triathlon?
So I've told a few people that I'm planning on completing an olympic triathlon this year. Their first question is how long is that? And their second is why? So why would someone WANT to complete a triathlon? Ps you can do it too with this olympic triathlon or sprint triathlon training plan. Injury Prevention I... Continue Reading →
How to Take Better Pictures Tomorrow
We all want to take better pictures no matter what camera you have, even if that's the one on your phone. These tips are truly easy, not switch to manual mode and extolling the virtues of manual focus. With summer (supposedly) around the corner you might want to get the prefect beach shot, landscape, flowers... Continue Reading →
Weird Experiences I’ve had Exercising
So who is us for a bit of a laugh or no way moment? I bike, swim, run, do yoga and dabble in other things here and three too. Want to know how to heal a pole dancing injury? Read on. Ever run barefoot in a major road race in a bridesmaid's dress on your... Continue Reading →
Warm Weather Running Tips from a Reformed Spring/Fall Runner
I used to run only in the spring and fall, in the spring to ramp up my fitness fast after a long winter and in the fall because well it got easier by then. And let me tell you I was dramatic about it, it's too hot! The cold burns my lungs, I was like... Continue Reading →
How to Plan Your Vegetable Garden!
It's time, well it's almost time. Fine, we had two snow storms this week but a girl can dream right? I was raised by a gardening power couple, picture the Jay-Z and Beyonce of gardening, maybe more like Bill and Hillary? We'll circle back to that, Maybe. It might skip a generation, But I like... Continue Reading →