Can beta alanine help triathletes? Find out what it is, how it works in the body, and whether it can improve performance in your next triathlon. Disclosure: This post about beta alanine and triathlon is sponsored by NOW Foods. As always, all opinions are my own. When it comes to supplements, I’ve always been fairly…
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12 Week Sprint Triathlon Training Program + World Triathlon Bermuda!
Imagine your next tri swim in crystal clear, turquoise ocean water (rather than the mucky lakes most of us are used to swimming in). Follow that up with a bike ride with coastal views of paradise, and a run along vibrant city streets. This can be your reality with the upcoming ITU World Triathlon Bermuda…
5 Massachusetts Triathlons to Add to Your Race Calendar This Year
It’s that time of year when most triathletes are starting to solidify their race plans! If you’re local to Massachusetts, you know that we have a pretty limited triathlon season compared to other parts of the country. But within that May through September time frame, you can find a large number of fabulous Massachusetts triathlons…
Pickle juice for runners – hope or hype for muscle cramps?
Is pickle juice really a way for runners to stop muscle cramps? Or is it just an urban legend? Find out the facts in this post! *Disclosure – This post contains Amazon affiliate links. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us…
Gift Guide for Runners & Triathletes – 2017 Edition!
This gift guide for runners and triathletes is up to date with my favorite 2017 present picks! Shop for someone special or treat yourself. Woah – is anyone else getting excited (and perhaps a little anxious) that Christmas is here in just about a month?! You know what that means… via GIPHY Or in other…
What’s the best way to remove your wetsuit in triathlon?
Every so often, I head over to PubMed to browse the latest research related to running and triathlon. I like to see if there’s anything new related to either sports nutrition or training. While browsing today, a 2016 study caught my eye because I’ve never seen it previously researched – wetsuit removal strategy for triathlon…
Biking Nutrition: Tips for What & How Much to Eat
Disclosure: This post about biking nutrition is sponsored by Shine Organics, but as always all opinions are my own. Now that the weather is cooling off a bit, I’m really kicking myself for not getting in more outdoor bike rides this summer. I did a lot of sessions on the spin bike or trainer in…
Try coffee before a run for a faster pace {No caffeine wean needed!}
While I’m not a regular coffee drinker, I fully appreciate a good dose of caffeine now and then – especially a cup of coffee before a run or race. So when my dietetic intern, Vee, offered to write up a post about caffeine for the blog – I was thrilled! Here’s an excellent guest post…
5 Tips for Racing During Your Period! {+ U by Kotex® Giveaway!}
Disclosure: I was compensated by U by Kotex® for this post about racing during your period, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Is anyone else a member of about a billion Facebook groups? I need to do a little social media spring cleaning soon, but there are a few groups I’d never drop…
Boston Triathlon Race Review & Recap!
Disclosure: This post is sponsored on behalf of the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon. As always, all opinions are my own. The last weekend in July was an exciting one for me, as I tackled the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon! This was my “A” race of this year’s tri season, and I was proud…