I recently traveled to California to participate in the iconic Wildflower Experience, a race that’s been on my bucket list for nearly my entire triathlon career. My weekend did not disappoint! The gorgeous venue, challenging course, and full weekend of being off the grid with thousands of compatriots were exactly what I’d been imagining. If you’re looking for a race venue that does not involve the Boulder Rez, I highly recommend making the trip to Wildflower. Here’s why:
Showing posts with label Gear & Other Reviews. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gear & Other Reviews. Show all posts
Thursday, May 10, 2018
6 Reasons Why Wildflower Needs to Be on Your Bucket List
Originally published on 303Triathlon.com
I recently traveled to California to participate in the iconic Wildflower Experience, a race that’s been on my bucket list for nearly my entire triathlon career. My weekend did not disappoint! The gorgeous venue, challenging course, and full weekend of being off the grid with thousands of compatriots were exactly what I’d been imagining. If you’re looking for a race venue that does not involve the Boulder Rez, I highly recommend making the trip to Wildflower. Here’s why:
I recently traveled to California to participate in the iconic Wildflower Experience, a race that’s been on my bucket list for nearly my entire triathlon career. My weekend did not disappoint! The gorgeous venue, challenging course, and full weekend of being off the grid with thousands of compatriots were exactly what I’d been imagining. If you’re looking for a race venue that does not involve the Boulder Rez, I highly recommend making the trip to Wildflower. Here’s why:
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
New Year. New Product. New You.
Originally published on 303Triathlon.com
We’ve all been there: It’s Friday, you’ve just finished a tough bike ride, your legs feel like lead, and your coach / training plan has two more daunting workouts on your calendar before you get a recovery day. My prior solution to this problem was to stare longingly at TrainingPeaks, in hopes that if I blinked my eyes quickly enough the recovery day would magically move up and I could breathe a sigh of relief. Shockingly, despite dozens of attempts, it has never worked.
We’ve all been there: It’s Friday, you’ve just finished a tough bike ride, your legs feel like lead, and your coach / training plan has two more daunting workouts on your calendar before you get a recovery day. My prior solution to this problem was to stare longingly at TrainingPeaks, in hopes that if I blinked my eyes quickly enough the recovery day would magically move up and I could breathe a sigh of relief. Shockingly, despite dozens of attempts, it has never worked.
Friday, November 3, 2017
The Rudy Project Boost 01 – Aero Every Day
When I first stepped into the world of triathlon on my entry-level road bike, I was somewhat taken aback by all the fancy, tri-specific equipment - time trial bikes and disc wheels and, in particular, those long-tailed aero helmets. I thought that normal bikes and normal wheels and normal helmets were for normal people like me, and all that fancy gear was for the fancy people winning the races.
Fast forward almost a decade, and my concept of “normal” has changed considerably. I still consider myself a normal person (as in, not one of the fancy people winning races) but I am now surrounded by lots and lots of fancy, tri-specific equipment. My one hold out has been my helmet - I just haven’t been able to get past the idea that I need to be really, really fast not too look like a massive poser in an aero helmet. My mind may have been changed, however, by the Rudy Project Boost 01 helmet.
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Blinky Bike Lights Make Me Look Cool
Originally published on 303Triathlon.com
I often explain that I have a low-grade fear of cycling the same way that some people have a low-grade fear of flying. Now, if you have a fear of flying you can potentially pop a Xanax or just down a few glasses of Pinot before boarding and you're good to go. With cycling, this is not typically advised.
I often explain that I have a low-grade fear of cycling the same way that some people have a low-grade fear of flying. Now, if you have a fear of flying you can potentially pop a Xanax or just down a few glasses of Pinot before boarding and you're good to go. With cycling, this is not typically advised.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
First Look at the New Garmin Forerunner 935
Originally published on 303Triathlon.com
I bought my 920XT when it first came out in November, 2014. Since then, Garmin has introduced *FIVE* multisport watches: the Fenix 3, the Fenix 3 HR, the Forerunner 735XT, the Fenix 5S-5-5X, and the Forerunner 935. I’d held out as long as I could, and I finally couldn’t take it any more and upgraded.
I bought my 920XT when it first came out in November, 2014. Since then, Garmin has introduced *FIVE* multisport watches: the Fenix 3, the Fenix 3 HR, the Forerunner 735XT, the Fenix 5S-5-5X, and the Forerunner 935. I’d held out as long as I could, and I finally couldn’t take it any more and upgraded.
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Snow, Sun, Wind, Rain - It’s Always A Good Time To Zwift
Originally published on 303Triathlon.com
OK, Zwift isn’t actually a verb - it’s a virtual world for your indoor bike rides. And even with the arrival of near perfect cycling weather, there are some great reasons to knock your ride out indoors. Zwift offers more group rides, more fellow cyclists, and therefore more opportunities to crush the competition than just about any real road you can find.
OK, Zwift isn’t actually a verb - it’s a virtual world for your indoor bike rides. And even with the arrival of near perfect cycling weather, there are some great reasons to knock your ride out indoors. Zwift offers more group rides, more fellow cyclists, and therefore more opportunities to crush the competition than just about any real road you can find.
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Why You Should Love TrainerRoad Almost As Much As I Do
Originally published on 303Triathlon.com
I will be the first to tell you that my love for my indoor bike trainer borders on unnatural. I can justify this in three ways: (1) I am terrified of bike crashes; (2) I am a serious wimp about the cold, the wind, and anything wet; and (3) my indoor bike training is very, very focused. Reason #3 is why my love for my trainer goes hand in hand with my love for TrainerRoad. It’s also why, even if you’re fearless about cars and downhills and weather, you should love it too.
I will be the first to tell you that my love for my indoor bike trainer borders on unnatural. I can justify this in three ways: (1) I am terrified of bike crashes; (2) I am a serious wimp about the cold, the wind, and anything wet; and (3) my indoor bike training is very, very focused. Reason #3 is why my love for my trainer goes hand in hand with my love for TrainerRoad. It’s also why, even if you’re fearless about cars and downhills and weather, you should love it too.
Friday, February 3, 2017
7 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know You Can Do With Your Garmin 920XT
Originally published on 303Triathlon.com
You’ve worn your Garmin for countless hours in the pool, on the road, and out on the trails. But you may not know that your Garmin can do a helluva lot more than just track your distance and pace. Here are seven of my favorite Garmin 920XT features, many of which I use week in and week out. Have a favorite that I didn’t mention? I’d love to hear about it.
You’ve worn your Garmin for countless hours in the pool, on the road, and out on the trails. But you may not know that your Garmin can do a helluva lot more than just track your distance and pace. Here are seven of my favorite Garmin 920XT features, many of which I use week in and week out. Have a favorite that I didn’t mention? I’d love to hear about it.
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