Week in Review XI

Week in Review XI
Friday May 27th through Thursday June 2nd

GOOD LUCK

1. Amanda @ 5 Miles Past Empty is racing a 10 miler today!  Check her out HERE. 

2.  Ron @ Do or Do Not, There is No Tri has the Ironman 70.3 Honu this weekend.  Big good luck to him!  Check him out HERE. 

CONGRATULATIONS

1.  Nemo @ The Adventures of the YellowDart ran the Scenic City Marathon.  Check out his race report HERE. 

2.  12 Marathons in 12 Months!  Dawn @ Racing Dawn has finally finished the goal.  Check out her final marathon HERE.

3.  Steve @ Steven in a Speedo?! Gross! race yet another duathlon, the Apple Duathlon.  This time though, he did it as an individual, not as Team Happy Pants, and he took 2nd in his age group.  Check out his race report HERE and just marvel at his run times!

4.  In a last minute decision, James @ PowerMultisport raced the Wool Market Duathlon and pulled off third in his age group.  Check out his race report HERE. 

5.  Kristin @ Gotta Love Triathlon raced the Fly By Night Duathlon and picked up 4th in her age group!!  Check out her race report HERE. 

6.  Despite an injury, doctor's recommendations, and better "non-athlete person" judgement, Tonia @ Racing With Babes ran the Autism 5k and rocked it with a sling!  Sixth in her age group!  Check out her race report HERE. 

7.  AJH @ Age Group Rocks ran the Vermont City Marathon as a two-person relay!  Check out her race report HERE. 

8.  David @ Thompson Tri checked in with race results from Camp Tex Tri (6th), Memphis in May (4th) and Rev3 Knoxville (7th).  Check him out HERE. 

9.  Richelle @ Running Towards A Higher Calling ran the Stillwater 10k and grabbed sixth in her age group with a new PR!  Check out her race report HERE. 

10.  Megan @ Watch MeGo Run ran the Memorial Day 8k creating yet another family filled running event.  Meg, your family is awesome!  Just sayin'.  I wouldn't be surprised if some certain people were a little jealous.  Check out her race report HERE.

11.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY to The Almost Runner!  Check her out HERE. 

12.  "Teta" Means Booby in Spanish ran the Run to Remember Half Marathon in Boston and despite falling from her race plan, still grabbed a PR!  Check out her race report HERE. 

13.  Big Daddy Diesel raced the Tri for Joe Triathlon as an Aquabike competitor and (*drumroll please*)... won!  Awesome job.  Check out his race report HERE. 

14.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Marni @ TriMarni - A blog dedicated to exercise, nutrition, and my life has one more year in her age group before she bumps up and rocks the world of another group.  Check her out HERE. 

15.  Mason @ Mason Boyles: Triathlete raced two White Lake Sprint triathlons and won both!  Check him out HERE. 

16.  Jamie @ TriScientist ran the Be The One 5k and thanks to Mother Nature, was able to avoid the rain!  Check out his race report HERE. 

17.  Coy @ First in Philly ran a 5k and her finisher's medal was a miniature baseball bat since the finish line was home plate of a baseball diamond.  Check out her race report HERE. 


18.  The Hungry Runner Girl is back in action!  She went to the doctor and got "ok"d to run.  It's a great feeling coming back after an extended medical break, isn't it?  Check out her joy HERE.

19.  Tawnee @ Tri*Tawn got back into racing after a month away with the Laguna Hills Memorial Day Half Marathon.  Check her race report HERE.

20.  Totally the Turtle completed the Joggermom Marathon and did it nearly 11 weeks pregnant!  What a way to start out being healthy for your baby!!  Check her out HERE. 

ATHLETIC INFO

1. Thought of going Raw?  I know some people who have done/tried it and they all comment on their incredibly boost in energy.  Chloe @ Running With A Bottle of Wine is the latest.  Check out the amazing ALL RAW dishes posted on her blog HERE.  I really need to strap down and just do this.

2.  Troy @ Coach Troy Jacobson gives another tip for pushing your endurance event results even further; interval training.  As the official coach for IRONMAN, I'd suggest checking out his suggestions HERE.

3.  Tri-Living... Together posted a very intriguing question - "Are we eating too much protein?"  She has some interesting points and comments as to how too much protein could be bad for us.  Head on over and check her out HERE and join in on the discussion.  And a follow up HERE.  And the finale HERE. 

STORIES

1.  Want to see the best wedding photo in existence?  Steve @ Steve in a Speedo?! Gross! blessed us with finding it and posting it HERE. 

2.  Danny @ A Quest for Running Perfection posted a video from the Brooks Beasts series introducing the story of Gabrielle Anderson one of their recently signed athletes.  Check out her story with two bouts of beating cancer HERE.

3.  Want to know the ten steps to a bad 5k?  Well, Heather @ Run Faster Mommy graciously supplied us with them HERE.  Check them out and get ready for the best worst 5k of your life!

4.  Austin @ Enjoy the Ride posted an awesome short clip of a guy who despite all conditions is extremely focused on one goal and one goal only, winning!  Check it out and begin laughing HERE.  

GIVEAWAYS

1.  Erin @ See Mom Run Far has a Relay Runner Hoodie Giveaway HERE. 

2.  EMZ @ If I Can't Convince You -- I'll At Least Confuse You has a giveaway with a bunch of awesome goodies HERE.  

3.  Kurt @ Becoming An Ironman has a Road ID Giveaway HERE. 

REVIEWS

1. Austin @ Enjoy The Ride has a review of Paleo Kits, a paleo mixed-bag snack, HERE. 

2.  Kurt @ Becoming An Ironman has a review of the Road ID Wrist ID, Ankle ID, and Shoe ID HERE. 



Stay fit.  Stay healthy. 

Week in Review X

Week in Review
Friday May 20th through Thursday May 26th

It may have taken me longer than expected, but HERE IT IS!

Let me just say that while I'm sure there are more than one of you racing this weekend,

MAN were you guys busy this past week with stories and tons of reviews and giveaways!

Enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend!!

GOOD LUCK

1. Big Daddy Diesel has his first triathlon of the season coming up this weekend!  Check him out HERE. 

CONGRATULATIONS

1. Breaking Ninja posted her race report from the White Lakes Half Iroman II HERE. 

2.  Helen @ Helen Phipps did a the St. Anthony's triathlon AND a swim portion of the Gulf Coast triathlon relay and murdered the swim!  Check it out HERE. 

3.  AJH @ Age Groups Rock ran a Corporate Cup 5K.  Check out her race report HERE. 

4.  Katie @ Run for the Bikini ran the Blue Point Brewery 5k.  Read all about the race and their beers HERE. 

5.  Coy @ First in Philly ran the Scenic City Trail Half and is yet another trail runner that makes me want to join in!  Check out her race report (and pictures) HERE.

6.  Kevin @ Half Tri-ing has the race reports from the Rohto Ironman 70.3 HERE (swim), HERE (bike), and HERE (run). 

7.  Steve @ Steve in a Speedo?!  Gross! of Team Happy Pants blessed the Gear West Duathlon with his presence grabbing another first place team finish!  Check out the muddy photos HERE.

8.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Stephanie @ My Thorns Have Roses.  Check her 29 birthday wishes out HERE.  

9.  Summer @ The Blue Line Runner raced her very first triathlon, the Lake Oconee Oly Tri and  would you believe she won her age group?!  Awesome job Summer!!  Check out her race report HERE. 

10.  Evan @ Getting Off The Bench and Into The Triathlon raced his first triathlon and ended up in the ER.  Now there's a story!!  Check out his race report HERE. 

ATHLETIC INFO

1. Kristin @ Gotta Love Triathlon put together an awesome post looking at how to fuel for an Ironman.  It's a lot to think about and work on, but totally manageable.  Check it out HERE. 

2.  Are you a mind over body or body over mind based athlete?  Danny @ A Quest for Running Perfection uses the book What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Marakami and posted a video of his response.  Check it out HERE. 

3.  Wondering how Ironman Texas panned out?  Run Tri has the average times for all age groups HERE.  How do you think you would have done?

4.  Wondering how Ironman Lanzarote panned out?  Run Tri has the average times for all age groups HERE.  How do you think you would have done?

5.  Ever wondered what the difference between an Ironman and Iron Girl race is?  Austin @ Enjoy The Ride has the inside scoop!  I must say these "Women's Only" races seem to be worth their while!  Check it out HERE.  

6.  Danny @ A Quest for Running Perfection has a great post concerning mental toughness and comparing top racer's abilities.  I can't say I like the comparison of specific stats outside of comparing yourself to a previous self, but it brings up topics of interest for sure.  Check out his discussion HERE.

7.  Have you heard of a 70.3 race called the Intimidator?  Chloe @ Running With A Bottle of Wine has a picture of what I have to assume is the exact inspiration for the name of that race.  Go over and check out the hill that is a part of the bike course HERE!!

8.  Ever have Runner's Knee?  Megan @ Watch MeGo Run posted some great info on some stretches and exercises to help alleviate the pain.  Check it out HERE. 

9.  Self-Awareness.  Troy @ Coach Troy Jacobson posted about the need for athletes to hone their skills of self-awareness and I cannot agree more with him.  All the stats in the world won't do you justice if you're not self-aware.  Check out his post HERE. 

10.  Can you name the top ten most commonly violated USAT rules? Kristin @ Gotta Love Triathlon posted them HERE.  See how well you can do. 

11.  Danny @ A Quest for Running Perfection posted an AWESOME set of simple exercises for anyone who does a majority of cardio workouts during the week.  As runners and triathletes, we all crave our cardio, but it's important to do some strength and circuit training to keep all of our muscle groups strong and healthy.  Check out his exercises HERE.  I'll be doing them myself now too. 

12.  Amanda @ Run to the Finish has a great post going over the differences and examples of low-profile running shoes.  Check it out HERE. 

13.  Aimee @ I Tri To Be Me is even able to add to Amanda's info by offering points from a Minimalist/Barefoot Running Seminar that she attended recently with some pretty big name speakers.  Check it out HERE. 

14.  You can still workout while you're pregnant.  Steve @ Steve in a Speedo?!  Gross! posted an article published about his wife Pharmie and her races while being pregnant HERE.

STORIES

1.  Do we (the athletic majority) need proof that fast food is bad for you?  No.  But it's worth a laugh anyways.  Amanda @ Run to the Finish posted some hilarious images proving that fast food is in fact bad for you.  Check it out HERE. 

2.  Steve @ Steve in a Speedo?!  Gross! has another laugh for you; You're never too young to go aero!  Check it out HERE.

3.  Mel @ Tall Mom on the Run made a trip to a little ol' place called EUROPE!  Wanna see some pictures?  Check them out HERE.  

4.  Austin @ Enjoy the Ride read an article in Triathlete Magazine about exercises for swimming warm up and had a bit of his own opinion about them.  For absolutely hilarious entertainment, click on over and check out his thoughts HERE. 

5.  Children say the darndest things.  And then sometimes they say just the right thing to cheer you up!  Stephanie @ My Thorns Have Roses needed some brightening and not once, but twice her daughters were able to be that little bit of sunshine.  I love these stories!!  Check it out HERE. 

6.  Megan @ Watch MeGo Run has a great post into the mind of a runner.  Check out her thoughts on why we push ourselves so hard HERE. 

GIVEAWAYS

1.  Steve @ Steve in a Speedo?!  Gross! has two entries into the ALARC Legends 5k/10k race for any local athletes to win.  Check it out HERE.

2.  Steve @ Steve in a Speedo?!  Gross! has an H2O Audio giveaway HERE. 

3.  RDM @ Running Diva Mom has a Sunglass Warehouse giveaway HERE going through June 2nd.

4.  RDM @ Running Diva Mom has a Yurbuds giveaway HERE going through June 2nd.

5.  Amanda @ Run to the Finish has a Running Gear giveaway HERE.  

6.  RDM @ Running Diva Mom has a HeadSweats hat giveaway HERE.  

7.  Kristin @ Bigger Girls Can Run Too has a BondiBand giveaway HERE. 

8.  Megan @ Watch MeGo Run has an Allied Medal Display giveaway HERE. 

9.  Forward Foot Strides has a Body Glide giveaway HERE. 

10.  Amanda @ 5 Miles Past Empty has a Saucony shoe giveaway via OnlineShoes.com HERE. 

11.  The Hungry Runner Girl has a Moving Comfort sports bra giveaway HERE. 

12.  Kurt @ Becoming An Ironman has a UTag Sport Bracelet giveaway HERE. 

REVIEWS

1.  RDM @ Running Diva Mom has a review of sunglasses from Sunglass Warehouse HERE. 

2.  RDM @ Running Diva Mom has a review of Ironman Yurbuds HERE.

3.  Jess @ Run With Jess has a review of the book Run Less, Run Faster HERE.

4.  Mel @ Tall Mom on the Run has a review of a pair of Keen shoes HERE.  

5.  Megan @ Watch MeGo Run has a review of a medal hanger from Allied Medal Displays HERE. 

6.  RDM @ Running Diva Mom has a review of a HeadSweats hat HERE.  

7.  Kristin @ Bigger Girls Can Run Too has a review of a BondiBand headband HERE. 

8.  Kurt @ Becoming An Ironman has a review of the UTag Sport Bracelet HERE.  


Stay fit.  Stay healthy. 

Week in Review IX

Week in Review IX
Friday May 13th through Thursday May 19th

GOOD LUCK

1.  Evan @ Getting Off The Bench And Into The Triathlon has the OC Tri Aquathlon coming up.  Best of luck!!  Check him out HERE. 

2.  Coy @ First in Philly is racing her first trail half marathon.  Check her out HERE.  

3.  Steve @ Steve in a Speedo?!  Gross! is teaming up with Matt again for Team Happy Pants at the Gear West Duathlon.  Check him out HERE.

CONGRATULATIONS

1.  Mark @ Wait... You Run? ran the TC 1 Mile and did so in VFF Bikilas!  Check out his race report HERE. 

2.  Richelle @ Running Towards A Higher Calling also ran the TC 1 Mile.  Check out her race report HERE. 

3.  Pharmie - wife of Steve @ Steve in a Speedo?!... Gross! - is our third member to run the TC 1 Mile.  Tic-Tao-Toe TC 1Mile!  Check out Steve's report HERE. 

4.  Erin @ See Mom Run Far ran a local 5K on Saturday and hit a new PR and was the first female to cross the finish!  Awesome job!  Not to mention her 11 year old son WON the race.  Check out her race report HERE. 

5.  Heather @ Run Faster Mommy ran the Myrtle Beach Mud Run on the team Mudda Truckers.  Awesome name!  Check out the race report along with some great before, during, and after photos HERE. 

6.  AJH @ Age Group Rocks ran a local 5k.  Check out here race report HERE. 

7.  As I've mentioned already, Amanda @ 5 Miles Past Empty raced the White Lakes Half Ironman II and made it to the finish before they pulled her off due to weather conditions (way to gut it out!).  Check out her multipost race report HERE (swim), HERE (bike), HERE (run), and HERE (final thoughts).  

8.  Breaking Pace also ran the White Lakes Half Ironman II.  Unfortunately, a knee pain made her decide on a DNF at T2, but do you believe this lady took on a Half Iron as her very first triathlon?!  That takes guts!  Check her out HERE (race report coming soon). 

9.  Nemo @ The Adventures of Yellow Dart is our third blogger to have raced the White Lakes Half Ironman.  Two race tic-tac-toes this week means an awesome week!!  Nemo, despite a lack of training and a human genetics exam two days prior, pulled off a third place finish with 4:20 finish!  Talk about awesome!  Check out his race report HERE. 

10.  Katie @ Run for the Bikini ran a 5k coming in third overall, first female!  Awesome job Katie.  Check out her race report HERE.

11.  Cari @ Running a Crazy Life ran a half marathon and despite getting lost on the race course (the winner ran 16 miles due to being lost too), she finished!  Check out her race report HERE. 

12.  Steve @ Steve in a Speedo?! Gross! raced a duathlon as a part of Team Happy Pants.  Check out his race report and flashy running shorts HERE. Also, here are some amazing photos from the race - check out the "Battle Cries" section HERE.

13.  Troy @ Coach Troy Jacobson raced the Leadman EPIC 250.  Let me just say, I'm happy to see a triathlon where the swimmer gets a bit more advantage!  Check out Troy's race recap (including a mention of Ironman pro Chuckie V) HERE. 

14.  Heidi @ Swim. Bike. Run. Blog. raced the New Orleans 5150 and placed 5th in her age group qualifying her for the age group championships!  Check out her race report HERE. 

15.  Colleen @ IRONDIVA raced a Rev3 Half Ironman Triathlon.  Check out her race report HERE. 

16.  Michelle @ Swim Bike Run raced the Kinetic Half Ironman last minute and managed 2nd female overall.  Kick A$$!  Awesome job Michelle.  Check out her race report HERE. 

17.  Megan @ Watch MeGo Run and her hubs ran the Bay to Breakers 12k as a racecation!!  Check out her race report HERE.  

18.  Chloe @ Running With A Bottle of Wine raced the Gulf Coast 70.3 Triathlon and learned that she's got some mad skillz!!  Check out her race report HERE. Check out some of her teams amazing signs HERE. 

19.  Sam @ Run With Sam and her friend Amy ran the Harper's Ferry Half Marathon.  Check out the race report via a guest post by Amy HERE. 

20.  Kevin @ Half Tri-ing ran the Rohto Ironman 70.3.  Check out his dual post race report HERE (pre-race) and HERE (swim).  I'm sure more is to come.

21.  Austin @ Enjoy the Ride is our second blogger to have ran the New Orleans 5150 triathlon.  Check out his race report HERE. 

ATHLETIC INFO

1.  Want to start a running group?  Amanda @ Run to the Finish posted some ideas on how to do so.  Check it out HERE. 

2.  Looking for advice on how to start out with a race?  The Hungry Runner Girl put up her pieces of advice for you benefit.  Check out her words of wisdom HERE. 

3.  Here's a new triathlon for ya, the Leadman Epic 250.  While Troy @ Coach Troy Jacobson raced it - read about it HERE - Michael @ Slowly Tri-ing read about it in a magazine HERE.  All I can say is "Bring on the 5k Swim!"  About time swimmers get an advantage!  

4.  Want to run a marathon, but afraid of the extended sun exposure?  Coy @ First in Philly found an underground marathon run in Germany you might be interested in.  Check out a video HERE. 

5.  Heather @ Run Faster Mommy also has a new type of race to tell us about, the Spartan Race.  Much like the Warrior Dash and the other varieties, but with its own little spin.  Check it out HERE. 

STORIES

1.  Love brownies, but do you look away for the sake of "healthy eating?"  Aimee @ I Tri To Be Me has a solution with her secret ingredient brownies!  Check the recipe out HERE to see how Aimee made brownies healthy without turning up one single eyebrow!

2.  Michael @ Slowly Tri-ing shared a story about her six year wedding anniversary with her best friend and husband Jim.  Check it out HERE. 

3.  A Runner's Fuel made a trip to Yosemite and has some AMAZING pictures.  Check them out HERE.  And even more HERE. 

4.  Michelle @ Swim. Bike. Run. has a story about the strongest boy she knows.  Her cousin Ben could use your thoughts and prayers.  Read her story about him HERE. 

5.  The Hungry Runner Girl has a story about her dear ol' Dad!  He's gone through a complete transformation with exercise, eating, and lifestyle.  It's quite the story.  Check it out HERE. 

6.  Ever have issues with choosing a lane at the pool?  Julie @ Tri-ing to be Athletic depicts an all too common scenario at the pool HERE.  If you want a laugh, check it out!  Plus, she's got awesome pictures.

7.  Heather @ Run Faster Mommy has put her name in for Fitfluential.  Check out her video HERE. 

8.  Tonia @ Racing With Babes is up for the Circle of Moms Top 25 Health and Fitness Mom Blogs and is asking you for your vote.  Check her out HERE. 

9.  Jess @ Run with Jess is also up for the Circle of Moms Top 25 Health and Fitness Mom Blogs.  Check her out (and a comic) HERE. 

10.  Remember the MTV show MADE?  Heather @ Run Faster Mommy brings the show up in asking you what your "far fetched" dream would be.  Check it out HERE. 

11.  Caroline @ Canadian Runner in Exile caught her own son (the 4 and a half year old), the ladies man, in action.  He is hilarious!  Check him out HERE. 

12.  Caroline @ Canadian Runner in Exile is stealing the spotlight this week celebrated her tenth wedding anniversary this week.  Check out the wedding story HERE. 

13.  I'm Totally The Turtle has an awesome story about her son asking to exercise with her!  I personally love these stories.  Be an example for your kids and they'll follow.  Check it out HERE. 

GIVEAWAYS

1.  Michael @ Slowly Tri-ing has an "Awesome giveaway" with too many stuff to mention here going through May 28th.  Check it out HERE.

2.  Karen @ Working it Out... has a 4All by Jofit giveaway going through May 22nd HERE. 

REVIEWS

1.  I have a review of the Sigvaris Athletic Performance Socks HERE.



Stay fit.  Stay healthy.  

Week in Review VIII

Week in Review
Friday May 6th through Thursday May 12th

Ok, so not only did blogger go down, and posts get taken down, but it seems that even progress on saved posts even got erased.  So I apologize for those who I originally had in this week's review, but are not not in it.  I will do my best to go back through and edit it.

GOOD LUCK

1.  Amanda @ 5 Miles Past Empty is racing her first half Ironman, the White Lakes Half Iron II, this weekend.  I will certainly be chomping at the bit for this race report!  Check her out HERE.

2.  Breaking Pace is also racing the White Lakes Half Iron.  Check her out HERE.  And guess what?  So is their friend J-Ninja.  So that makes this event a full Triple Threat!  Good luck ladies!!

3.  Megan @ Watch MeGo Run and Ryan are heading to San Fran this weekend for the Bay to Breakers 12k.  Check them both out HERE.

4.  Austin @ Enjoy the Ride is racing one of the new 5150 series triathlons this weekend, 5150 New Orleans.  Despite the seeming lack of interest, the low numbers should mean a good day for racing.  Check him out HERE.  He had a pre-race report that got deleted. 

CONGRATULATIONS

1.  RDM @ Running Diva Mom ran the Crazylegs Classic 8K.  Check out her race report HERE. 

2.  Elizabeth @ New Mercies ran the Race for the Cure 5K and hit a new PR!  Check out her race report HERE.

3.   Kristin @ Bigger Girls Can Run Too ran the Race for the Cure 5K and even got a video of her sprint finish!  Check out her race report HERE. 

4.  Amanda @ Run to the Finish ran the ALS 10k and despite running leisurely, she hit a two minute PR and finished third in her age group!  Congrats Amanda.  Check out her race report HERE.  Congrats also to Mr. BMX who ran this as his first 10k.

5.  UBER CONGRATS to EMZ @ If I Can't Convince You -- I'll At Least Confuse You who completed a full 24 hours on the treadmill for an awesome cause!  Check her out HERE.

6.  A Runner's Road ran the most unique distance race I've ever seen - 3.5 miles.  Points for being different I guess.  Congrats to her for her first road race!  Check her out HERE. 

7.  Danny @ A Quest for Running Perfection ran a marathon and came up with THE most unique race report I've ever seen.  Enter the Marathon Battle HERE. 

8.  "Teta" Menas "Booby" in Spanish raced NE Season Opener Duathlon and grabbed 2nd in her age group, 7th woman overall!!  Check out her race report HERE. 

9.  Karen @ Working It Out... raced the Tri The Farm Triathlon and put another 2nd place finish in the bag for this week's finishers.  Awesome job Karen!  Check out her race report HERE. 

10.  Kris @ @Endurance raced Newark Jacyees 5K, got a new PR, and placed 4th overall.  He also ran his first half marathon, the Cap City Half Marathon.  Awesome job Kris.  Check him out HERE. 

11.  Big Daddy Diesel raced the Athletes in Action Aquabike and took home the third 2nd place finish of the week!  We have a Tic-Tac-Toe of 2nd place finishes!!  Awesome Job BDD!  Check out his race report HERE. 

12.  Congrats to Tawnee @ Tri*Tawn for being perfectly on schedule with her "life plan" and also landing an awesome new apartment.  You're gonna' love it!  Check her out HERE.

13.  Heather @ Run Faster Mommy completed her Bachelor's in Exercise and Sports Science.  Check out her graduation race report (seriously, check it out, it's awesome!) HERE.

14.  Jess @ Run With Jess ran the Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure 5K.  Check out her race report HERE.

15.  Richelle @ Running Towards A Higher Calling ran the Verd Anez Benefit 5K.  Check out her race report HERE. 

16. RDM @ Running Diva Mom ran the Lake Monona 20k.  Check out her race report HERE. 

ATHLETIC INFO

1.  RunTri posted results from Ironman St. George and I find it very interesting that of the male age groupers, the 30-34 age division logged the fastest average time.  The 18-24 year old women were the fastest in their gender.  It's interesting to find sports where youth isn't always the winning factor.  Check it out HERE.

I had a couple other articles here.  I will try to find them, but until Blogger fixes itself, I may be unable to remember what they were (or find them).

STORIES

1.  What do you do with your old running shoes?  Amanda @ Run to the Finish talks about her separation anxiety with her shoes and offers a great place for shoe donation.  Check it out HERE. 

2. Steve @ Steve in a Speedo?!... Gross! posted about an awesome story including a local pro triathlete and a flying tackle.  You might want to check this one out!  Check it out HERE.

3.  Thoughts on runner's stomach?  Megan @ Watch MeGo Run has been having some stomach issues on her recent runs and would love to hear any advice you have.  Drop her a line HERE.

4.  Steve @ Steve in a Speedo?!... Gross! is going to the TC 1 Mile to cheer on his wife and another couple of contestant by the name of Hall; Sara Hall and Ryan Hall.  Not only will Steve get to see Ryan attempt a sub-4 minute mile, but he might get to chat with him at the luncheon beforehand.  Steve, we expect a full report!  haha  Check Steve out HERE.

5.  EMZ @ If I Can't Convince You -- I'll At Least Confuse You started writing her race report from the 24 hour treadmill run and personally, I could read this for hours!  Check out part one HERE.  Part two was taken down by Blogger, but I'm sure another version will appear.

GIVEAWAYS

1.  The Hungry Runner Girl has a New Balance Shoe Giveaway HERE.

2.  Tonia @ Racing With Babes has a Keen Shoes giveaway going through Monday the 23rd HERE.

3.  Amanda @ Run to the Finish has a Runningsocks.com giveaway HERE.  

4.  Katherine @ Forward Foot Strikes has a Bondi Band & Sock giveaway HERE.  

REVIEWS

1.  Matt @ Chronicles of Matt has a review of the Zensah Compression Shorts HERE.

2.  Kevin @ Half Tri-ing has a review of the Ultimate Direction Wasp & Wink hydration backpacks HERE.  


Stay fit.  Stay healthy.  

Week in Review - Now on Fridays!

Week in Review
Saturday April 30th to Thursday May 5th

As of today, I am making a change to the Weekly Review.  As I've said before, I was unsatisfied with the idea of posting congratulations for the past week's racers and not posting "good luck" to the upcoming weekend's racers.  So, now that Friday 50/50 is over, I will be switching the review over to Fridays. 

GOOD LUCK

1.  Karen @ Working It Out is racing Tri the Farm tomorrow.  Best of luck Karen!  Check her out HERE. 

2.  EMZ @ If I Can't Convince You -- I'll At Least Confuse You is currently running on a treadmill.  Why is that amazing?  She started at 6AM this morning and won't get off until 6AM tomorrow.  Twenty-Four hours on a treadmill.  Good luck EMZ!  Check her out HERE. 

3.  Big Daddy Diesel is racing the Athletes in Action Triathlon this weekend.  Check him out HERE.

CONGRATULATIONS

First off, congrats to my entire blogger network in total!  

Last weekend had an incredible number of racers.  

No matter what you raced, 

congrats to you for going out and representing health, fitness, and awesome lifestyle goals!!  

(This is one of my favorite parts of the review to put together)

1.  Ali @ See Ali Eat... See Ali Run completed the double race weekend; a 10k AND a 12k!  Congrats to her for surviving.  Check her out HERE and HERE.  

2.  Sam @ Run With Sam has become an official marathoner!  Check her out HERE. And check her race report HERE. 

3.  A Runner's Fuel is now an official half marathoner!  Check her out HERE. 

4.  Elizabeth @ New Mercies ran the Illinois Marathon.  Check out her race report HERE. 

5.  Katherine @ Forward Foot Strikes ran the Forest City Road Races 5K and is finally back to racing!  Welcome back Katherine!  Check her out HERE. 

6.  Amanda @ 5 Miles Past Empty ran the OKC Memorial Half Marathon and despite the cold weather, still crushed it.  Check out her race report HERE. 

7.  Kristin @ Gotta Love Triathlon ran the 10 mile Mountain Goat Run (doesn't the name make the race sound like it would be awesome?!) and hit a PR!  Congrats Kristin!!  Check out her race report HERE. 

8.  Megan @ Watch MeGo Run ran a 10k on Sunday and even placed third in her age group!  Awesome job Megan!!  Check out her race report HERE. 

9.  Steve @ Steve in a Speedo?! Gross! raced the Falls Duathlon and may I say, rocked it!  Check out his speedy race report HERE. 

10.  Katie @ Run for the Bikini ran the LI Half Marathon and despite giving in to her inner speed demon, she hit her goal with time to spare!  Awesome job Katie!  Check out her race report HERE. 

11.  Evan @ Getting Off The Bench And Into The Triathlon ran the Wahoo 5K and hit a PR!  Awesome job Evan!  Check out his race report HERE. 

12.  Jo @ The Girl Who Sang the Anthem raced the Nanticoke River Sprint Triathlon and despite a couple small glitches, ran a very successful first race of the season and grabbed a running portion PR!  Way to get it started Jo!  Check out her race report HERE. 

13.  Matt @ The Chronicles of Matt was yet another finisher of the 2011 Bloomsday 12K.  Check out his race report HERE. 

14.  Richelle @ Running Towards A Higher Calling finished the Cool Kids Virtual Marathon (aka, "I Can't Afford The Actual Race Marathon").  Virtual races seem to be all the rage nowadays!  Check out her race report HERE. 

15.  Caroline @ Canadian Runner in Exile finished her second half marathon, the OC Half Marathon.  Despite a hiccup or two, she pulled off a PR!  Congrats Caroline.  Check out her race report HERE. 

16.  Dizzle, daughter of Tonia @ Racing With Babes, ran the Ashland Railroad 5K.  While rather reluctant at first, she managed the entire 3.1 miles and did it as the youngest competitor!  Awesome job!  Check out Tonia's race report HERE.

17.  Turtle @ I'm Totally the Turtle also ran the Wahoo 5K.  Catch her race report HERE.  

18.  Heidi @ TriAngel graduated with her DOCTORATE in Physical Therapy!  Super huge congrats.  Check her out HERE.

19.  Jess @ Run With Jess was another runner of the Illinois Half Marathon.  Check out her race report HERE.  

20.  Aubrey @ Get Out N Play celebrated her belated birthday this past weekend.  Go over and wish her a happy birthday HERE. 

ATHLETIC INFO

1.  Danny @ A Quest for Running Perfection started a running challenge; the 100 Ounce 10K.  Drink 100 ounces of liquid during a 10K.  Check out the full challenge HERE.

2.  Are you weight conscious?  Marni @ TriMarni - A Blog Dedicated to Exercise, Nutrition, and My Life posted an awesome article of hers entitled Weight Maintenance Throughout Racing Season.  Check it out HERE. 

3.  Katie @ Run for the Bikini posted a couple new moves for getting those bikini (or speedo, STEVE!) abs ready for summer.  Check them out HERE.

4.  Attention women!  The Hungry Runner Girl posted a great entry about how running affects your period.   Yeah, I'm a guy, but I still find the human body extremely interesting.  Check out the information HERE. 

STORIES

1.  EMZ @ If I Can't Convince You -- I'll At Least Confuse You is running for 24 hours straight to raise money for a shelter for mothers and children.  And when a couple of kids heard about it, they had the perfect idea of how to raise money!  Check out the story HERE. Check out the local news coverage of her HERE. 

2.  Tonia @ Racing With Babes started a fight with pavement.  Unfortunately, the pavement came out the winner.  Good luck healing up Tonia and don't give up on those adventure races just yet!  Check Tonia out HERE. 

3.  Who doesn't like a little pornography?!  Well, Big Daddy Diesel provided us with this week's dose of Bike porn.  Let me tell you, you might want to close the door before checking these wheels out!  Start drooling HERE. 

4.  Are you interally battling yourself over wanting a new bike?  Why not change your bar tape!  James @ PowerMultisport offers this as a suggestion for squashing those desires for a new bike.  Check it out HERE.

5.  What's the worst that could happen?  Mel @ Tall Mom on the Run shared some stories of her worst training and race day experiences and wants you to share yours.  Read the comments for some incredible stories.  Check it out HERE.

6.  Now what's the BEST that could happen?  Mel @ Tall Mom on the Run flipped the tables and shared some stories of her best race experiences.  Share your own or read the awesome stories HERE.  

7.  Let's face it.  I've seen multiple posts introducing your significant others and the stories about how you met, your first dates, and such.  Ali @ See Ali Eat... See Ali Run joined that group the other day by telling us how she met "man friend."  Check out their athletic story HERE. 

8.  Here's yet another!  The Hungry Runner Girl celebrated her 2nd wedding anniversary yesterday.  Check out here post HERE. 

GIVEAWAYS

1.  Tri-ing to be Athletic is doing a giveaway making use of her beautiful artistic ability.  Check it out HERE. 

2.  Heather @ Run Faster Mommy has a Mother's Day Long May You Run giveaway going through midnight on Saturday the 7th.  Check it out HERE.

3.  Ali @ See Ali Eat... See Ali Run has a Survival giveaway going through Monday the 9th.   Check it out HERE.

4.  Amanda @ 5 Miles Past Empty has an Eazy Bandz giveaway going until midnight on Thursday the 12th.  Check it out HERE. 

REVIEWS

1.  Colleen @ IRONDIVA has put up a review of two pairs of Ryder's sunglasses!  What I wouldn't do for a pair of photochromatic lenses.  Check out her review HERE.

2.  Jess @ That's Just How I Roll has a review for any Australian friends of the Australian Lifestyle & Fitness' website.  Check out her three part review HERE, HERE, and HERE.


Stay fit.  Stay healthy. 

Week In Review (04/23-29/2011)

Week in Review
Saturday April 23rd through Friday April 29th

CONGRATULATIONS

1.  Meg @ Watch MeGo Run and her family ran/walked a 5k in Bell Isle.  I'm just a little jealous of her active family.  Read her awesome race report including all the details on her medal HERE. 

2.  Kristin @ Bigger Girls Can Run Too hit a new 5k PR at the Running for Life 5k.  Check out her rainy race report HERE. 

3. Tonia @ Racing With Babes has committed herself to not only being an amazing runner, but to being a true triathlete!  She's got a special goal for 2012.  Check out what it is HERE.

4. Kris @ @Endurance obtained his first sponsor!  Check it out HERE.  

ATHLETIC INFO

1.  Thinking about running Boston in the future?  Mel @ Tall Mom on the Run has some suggestions for you.  Make note of them HERE. 

2.  Interested in the biomechanics of the elite Boston Marathon runners?  Danny @ A Quest for Running Perfection posted a video of them in slow motion.  It's amazing to see how different everyone runs.  Check it out HERE. 

3.  Steve @ Steve in a Speedo?! Gross! posted an awesome Duathlon workout, not to mention he seems to be able to crush it like an elite!  Check out his workout HERE. 

4.  Have you fallen victim to expecting immediate results?  I know I have.  Amanda @ Run to the Finish posted a blog about her own adventures with expecting immediate results and how to avoid falling victim to loss of motivation due to no results.  Honestly, I think everyone should read this!  Check it out HERE. 

5.  And to follow that up, Big Daddy Diesel posted ten things every athlete (heck, person) should know.  Check them out HERE.

6.  Ron @ Do or Do Not, There Is No Tri had an article published about the ever argued topic of shoe selection.  Check out the link in his post HERE. 

7.  Marni @ TriMarni - A Blog Dedicated to Exercise, Nutrition, and My Life posted a blog entry covering information about NSAIDs, anti-inflammatory drugs, and their use in athletics.  Read it HERE. 

8.  Runnergirl Training posted a link to answer the question of "Which should you do first, cardio or weight lifting?"  Check it out HERE. 

9.  Evan @ Getting Off the Bench And Into The Triathlon asked for two pieces of advice you would give a newbie triathlete.  The comments to his post are a very good collection of thoughts and ideas even for seasoned triathletes.  Check it out HERE.

10.  Steve @ Science of Running goes over the evolution of hydration.  They used to think the more weight you lost during a run, the faster you ran.  CRAZY!  Check it out HERE.  

STORIES

1.  It's that time of year again for annoying bugs!  James @ PowerMultisport has some rather unconventional and hilarious suggestions on how to deal with the pesky deer and horse flies.  Check it out HERE. 

2.  Fit Bloggin' 11 Conference.  Heather @ Run Faster Mommy put in her name for a chance to go for free.  Check out her amazing post HERE.

3.  Richelle @ Running Towards a Higher Calling went out to run the Jelly Bean Virtual Race and did it in STYLE!  Check out her Easter-inspired running outfit HERE. 

4.  Test your knowledge on distance running history.  Danny @ A Quest for Running Perfection posted a running article along with questions about the history of distance running.  How many do you know the answer to?  I only knew three.  Check it out HERE. 

5. EMZ @ If I Can't Convince You -- I'll At Least Confuse You posted a story about how she got two treadmills donated to her 24 hour run after having been ignored by Nordic Track.  It's amazing to see people helping each other!  Check out the story HERE.

6.  What's your thought on triathletes?  Great group of people or the worst bunch of idiots on earth?  Well, Austin @ Enjoy the Ride shared a link to what is becoming quite a popular post from another site that absolutely bashes triathletes.  It's quite an interesting read!  Check it out HERE.  

GIVEAWAYS

1.  Amanda @ Run to the Finish has a Summer Hydration Giveaway HERE. 

2.  SuperMom @ See Mom Run Far has a Races2Remember Giveaway HERE. 

3.  Hungry Running Girl has a Sporty Girl Jewelry Giveaway HERE.

4.  Aimee @ I Tri To Be Me has an Auria Exceed Earphone Giveaway HERE.  

5.  Amanda @ Run to the Finish has an Amy's Kitchen food Giveaway HERE. 

6.  Mel @ Tall Mom on the Run has a Giveaway making use of a LOT of products - GU, Hydrapak, Ryder's Glasses, Pearl iZUMI, and Road ID.  Lots to win.  Enter HERE. 

7.  Amanda @ Run to the Finish has a second Giveaway for the book Long May You Run HERE. 

REVIEWS

I GOT NOTHING

Stay fit.  Stay healthy. 

Week in Review (04/09-15/2011)

Week in Review
Saturday April 9th through Friday April 15th 

CONGRATULATIONS 

1.  Sam @ Run With Sam did a "Li'l Local Low Key" DC 5k on Saturday.  Congratulations!  Check her out HERE.

2.  Runner's Fuel got up and instead of driving to the gym to workout, she ran.  With gas prices going up, I'm happy to see more and more people making use of alternative transportation.  Check her out HERE.

3.  Stephanie @ My Thorns Have Roses took a big step this past week towards being an all around happier person and quit her job.  I wish her all the luck in the world though I'm sure she won't need much.  Check out her story HERE.  

4.  Chloe @ Running With A Bottle of Wine did the Red Hills Sprint Triathlon this past Saturday.  Check out here race report HERE. 

5.  Richelle @ Running Towards a Higher Calling competed in an indoor triathlon.  Check out her results HERE.  

6.  Kristin @ Bigger Girls Can Run Too also made a move to save some gas and ran to her choir rehearsal.  Three cheers for active economics!  Read her post HERE.

7.  Dawn @ Racing Dawn can just about smell success at this point.  She is on her way to twelve marathons in twelve months and recently finished number eleven, the Skyline to Sea Marathon in CA.  Read her race report HERE.

8.  Megan @ The Daily Sweat ran the Seahawks 12k race this past Sunday.  Awesome job!  Check her out HERE.  

ATHLETIC INFO

1.  After a race on Saturday, Chloe @ Running With A Bottle of Wine has some recommendations for transition setup in triathlons.  If you're new to the sport or still a beginner, she has some great tips on how to cut time on both T1 and T2.  Check it out HERE.

2.  I wrote a post covering the injury of Runner's Knee since I've been going through it lately.  Check it out HERE.

3.  Ali @ See Ali Eat...See Ali Run posted a story about her run in with Hip Bursitis and how she's avoided it since.  Check it out HERE.

4.  Looking for another race, but short on cash?  Jess @ Run With Jess is running a FREE virtual race called The Jelly Bean Virtual Race.  Check out the sponsors (who are providing the prizes) and enter the race HERE.  The race is April 18th-25th

5.  Ali @ See Ali Eat...See Ali Run has a degree in Nutritional Sciences and started a series of posts about nutrition for endurance athletes.  Check out her first post HERE. And the second post HERE. 

6.  I REALLY want to know everyone's opinion on this.  Runnergirl Training posted an entry about negative splitting and it's benefits to racing.  I've seen this pop up multiple times now and while the philosophy makes sense logically, I think saying it's "negative splitting" and not "maintaining pace" is a bit skewed.  Please check it out HERE and chime in.

7.  Ever "hit the wall" or "bonked"?  Runnergirl Training posted an incredible article from Runner's World that looks at the sports nutrition side of the question "Why do we bonk?"  Check it out HERE.

8.  With the Boston Marathon coming up, Mel @ Tall Mom on the Run (who is running the marathon herself) put up a list of everyone she knows who is running the race and those who are volunteering/spectating.  Check it out HERE.

9.  Following up Mel, we've got Triathlon Benchwarmer who put up another post of this weekend's upcoming racers cleverly entitled "Who's Who..."  I really like the title!  Check it out HERE.  

STORIES

1.  When did you consider yourself a runner?  Katherine @ Forward Foot Strides asked the question this past weekend and it greatly interests me.  At what point do you stop simply participating in a sport and mentally become a member of it?  Check her out and read some great answers HERE.

2.  It's always fun hearing about people's other talents.  Of course you and I are all amazing athletes, but what else can we do?  Jo @ That Girl Who Sang the Anthem shared a video of her singing the national anthem at a hockey game.  I'm quite impressed!  Check it out HERE.

3.  You know how much I like people who remain active into older years.  Caroline @ Canadian Runner in Exile posted about a Canadian runner named Ed Whitlock.  Check him out at 80 years old setting records HERE.

4.  Where do you stand on the use of performance enhancing drugs (PED's)?  Danny @ A Quest for Running Perfection calls into question the views, restrictions, and guidelines for PEDs and makes (in my mind) a good argument for change.  I would love to know where you lie on the matter.  Check it out HERE.

5.  Need some ideas about how to cool off during a race?  Danny @ A Quest for Running Perfection takes a look at some methods used by other species that are quite interesting!  Start cooling off HERE.

6.  Everyone knows the love you have for a grandparent.  Unfortunately, Megan @ The Daily Sweat said goodbye to her grandmother earlier this week.  Megan, we're sorry for your loss and hope you and your family are doing well.  Check her out HERE.  

GIVEAWAYS

1.  Heather @ Run Faster Mommy has a SONY Walkman giveaway going on until April 25th.  Check it out HERE. 

2.  Mel @ Tall Mom on the Run has a giveaway hosted by Gone For a Run going until April 21st.  Check it out HERE.

3.  Sam @ Run With Sam is doing her very first giveaway, the Ugly Race Photo Giveaway.   This ends on Sunday April 24th.  Check it out and enter HERE.

4.  Katherine @ Forward Foot Strikes has a giveaway hosted by Sof Sole.  Check it out and enter HERE.

5.  Attention Ladies!!  Amanda @ Run to The Finish has a Zensah Sports Bra giveaway going through April 22nd.  As much as I'd love to win this just to make it ironic, I'll abstain.  Enter HERE.

6.   Jenn @ A Runner's Road posted that if she can get 25 followers by Marathon Monday, she will have a giveaway.  So if you want a chance at something awesome from the Boston Marathon Expo, stop over and follower her!  Check it out HERE. 

REVIEWS

1.  Megan @ Watch MeGo Run reviewed the Road ID elite bracelet.  Without question, she picked a pink one!  Check out her review HERE.

2.  Attention Ladies!!  Amanda @ Run to The Finish reviewed the Zensah Sports Bra.  You might want to check it out, HERE.