Compression socks are certainly trendy in the running community, with athletes across the country sporting the knee-high attire. But when it comes to running with compression socks, the question is – do they actually do anything? You might be surprised that most research suggests the answer is “not much” when it comes to running performance. …
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Race Potatoes Recipe + Why Runners & Cyclists Should Eat Potatoes!
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Potatoes USA for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. If there’s one question that I get asked often as an RD in the running and triathlon space, it’s this: “Are there ‘real foods’ I can eat when running or riding? And are…
What to Wear for a Triathlon: Your Complete Guide!
You’ve just signed up for your first race, and you’re getting into the swing of things with training. Woohoo – go you! Then those race day questions and worries start popping into your head, including that age-old inquiry: “Can anyone tell me what to wear for a triathlon?! Am I going to need fancy gear? …
Flying with A Bike: Everything You Need to Know
When my husband and I were traveling to Bermuda a few weeks ago for the World Triathlon event, it got us thinking about the logistics of flying with a bike. I was lucky to have a bike rental option available, but I know a lot of people might prefer traveling with their own bikes. Whether…
World Triathlon Bermuda Race Recap & Review!
Thinking about doing a destination triathlon? You need to add World Triathlon Bermuda to your list! As part of a partnership with the Bermuda Tourism Authority, I was able to participate in the 2018 event. This is a gorgeous course with so much volunteer support, making it an awesome option for beginners or competitive athletes…
Triathlon Packing List + Tips for Destination Races!
You’ve spent months training for your triathlon – and now it’s finally just about here! Whether you’re packing for a local event or you’re hopping on a plane for a destination race, it’s important to take the time to pack carefully and ensure you have everything you need. The last thing you want to do…
The benefits of sleep for athletes – and how you can sleep better!
There was an interesting collection of quotes from top running coaches that I was reading through the other day, and there were two that struck me the most: The Marginal gains concept has created a world where people focus on the last 1% while ignoring the first 99%. Get the basics down first! — Steve…
15 Inspirational Triathlon Quotes For When You’ve Lost Your Tri Mojo
I’d like to imagine that we are all insanely motivated triathletes every single day, but let’s be real. There’s times that you might not feel like training or that you might suffer a setback that’s got you feeling down. That’s where these inspirational triathlon quotes come in handy. Whenever my tri mojo starts to falter…
9 Fartlek Workouts to Help You Run Faster
Fartlek training can be a helpful way of increasing your speed during workouts, contributing to a better overall pace come race day. Essentially, fartlek training is a more unstructured form of interval training. In my last post about this topic, I covered some of the advantages and disadvantages of fartlek training. In this post, I…
Fartlek Training: Advantages and Disadvantages for Runners
Fartlek training is a term that was coined in Sweden, and translates loosely to “speed play.” It’s a form of interval training that varies running pace, but is oftentimes less structured than traditional interval programs. For example, most interval programs prescribe a very specific amount of time or distance and it’s done repeatedly. Farlek sessions…