Help me FIGHT

All this is up for grabs in my Team Fight raffle

A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that I’m doing two triathlons this season, one as part of Team Fight, which benefits the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults. I’d support this organization no matter what, because it is a fantastic one, focusing on a demographic that is often left without the proper resources when faced with cancer. But I also have personal reasons for [...]

Pearl Izumi gear review

Not long ago my favorite people over at Outside PR emailed me to ask if I’d like to try out some gear from Pearl Izumi. Didn’t have to think twice on that one! Coming from a triathlon background, I’ve always worn Pearl Izumi for cycling, but didn’t know they made running clothing too. They do, and they do it well. I had the chance to [...]

What’s in this tube?

Could it be the magical pill that will make my ITBS go away? Sadly, no, but it does have some pretty cool contents. The other day I received a package in the mail containing this tube from Outside PR. A letter told me that it was a new product from GU Energy and that there are only 26 tubes like in the world. Ok, I [...]

Friday randomness and a winner!

Another round of random thoughts to share, before I get to the Sugoi recovery tights winner: I’ve tapered really hard this week and have a bit of hope that my legs might be able to perform for my 1/2 this Sunday. We’ll see! I have the theme song from the Simpsons–of all things!–stuck in my head. I really don’t want to race with that in [...]

Need some race and recovery tights? Look no further!

The great folks at Outside PR recently gave me a great opportunity to try out some Sugoi PISTON 2000 tights, designed for race and recovery. And–they’re offering you all the chance to win a pair!First, let me tell you about the tights. This is what Sugoi has to say about them: The PISTON 2000 tights are part of Sugoi’s race and recovery collection. Benefits of [...]

Quick and dirty Ryders eyewear giveaway!

/ Old, dated sunglasses! Mommy, you look like a bug. Mommy, you look like an alien. Those were the kind words my kids had for me recently when I returned from a bike ride wearing these old sunglasses: Um, ok, I’ll admit, maybe these glasses are a bit dated! So it was good timing that Outside PR sent me a couple of pairs of Ryders eyewear [...]