Both my hubby’s birthday and my birthday are rapidly approaching, which means I’ve of course got gifts on the mind. Brainstorming what to purchase or make for him is consistently a challenge. He’s a tech person, so all electronics are out since I don’t know nearly as much about them. I’ve done a lot of…
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Farm to Fork Fondo: Everything You Need to Know + Promo Code!
Disclosure: This post is sponsored. I have partnered with Farm to Fork Fondo again as a ride ambassador this season. It’s officially spring time, which means only another few months until the Farm to Fork Fondo series kicks off! I’m thrilled to be partnering with them as a ride ambassador again this year, as this…
5 Volunteer Activities for Runners and Triathletes to Give Back
If you’re an athlete or are passionate about fitness, I’m sure you have a high level of appreciation for what exercise and sports do for your body, mind, and overall health. But what about combining your love of fitness with volunteer activities to give back to the community? In fact, doing so may benefit your…
9 Reasons to Race the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon! {Sprint and Olympic Distances!}
Disclosure: This post is sponsored on behalf of the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon. As always, all opinions are my own. At the end of 2016, I was pretty crushed that I didn’t make it onto any of the charity teams I was hoping to run with in the Boston Marathon. I felt like 2017…
Hydration During Exercise: Tips for Runners and Triathletes!
Hydration is important for everyone, but especially for runners and triathletes. On an everyday basis, the water you drink moistens tissues (like those of the eyes and mouth), lubricates joints, maintains the correct body temperature, prevents constipation, and more. And during training and events, proper hydration helps reduce the risk of two undesirable situations –…
What causes muscle cramps? The answer may surprise you…
Most athletes – at one time or another – have experienced muscle cramps. Whether it happens out on the course or comes as a “charlie horse” while resting later, it’s never a fun experience. So what causes muscle cramps? If you scour the internet, you can find tons of anecdotal stories – most related…
5 Best Triathlon Training Books
When I first started training for triathlons, I didn’t use any kind of books or plans or anything to help me train. I just got out there and made sure to run/bike/swim somewhat regularly, and figured that would get me to the finish. And it totally did. For most beginners (like myself at the time),…
Should you drink coffee before workouts? It may depend on your genes.
Most of you runners and triathletes probably know that caffeine is widely accepted as a performance enhancer. Though the jury is still out on the exact mechanism, it is believed that caffeine functions in several ways related to endurance performance. It likely has a role reducing perception of fatigue by impacting certain receptors in the…
8 ways to fit fitness into your crazy schedule
Whether you’re a very experienced triathlete trying to amp up your training, or you’re new to the gym scene and you’re trying to get in a routine – finding time to fit fitness into a busy schedule can be tough. These days it seems we’ve all got a crazy number of commitments. Think work, kids,…
5 Essential Pieces of Winter Running Gear
Disclosure: This post about winter running gear is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Mizuno. All opinions are my own. I used to be one of those people that never understood why people would want to run in the cold. {To be truthful, I used to be one of those people that never understood…