REVIEW: So you want to train for your first triathlon

After interviewing Rachel Cosgrove (click here to read part I and part II) about how she balances her training for two very physiologically diverse sports (powerlifting and triathlon), I became a fan of her methodology, philosophy and overall approach to multisports. She was gracious enough to send me a copy of the book she co-authored with Erika Lilley, “So you want to train for your first triathlon” to review.

GEAR REVIEW: Back-up prescription glasses

What follows is a paid review for $ 8 Zenni Optical Rx Eyeglasses
Here’s one man’s tale of how sitting behind a computer all day can ruin your vision. Back in 1990, I received my honorable discharge from the Navy and left Coronado to start the next chapter of my life in Las Vegas. How I [...]

Three more days to get your mitts on the Millman book

Dan Millman’s latest book, “Wisdom of the Peaceful Warrior,” is on it’s way around the world and you can be part of its journey. It started right here in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will only be in New Brunswick, New Jersey for three more days before it ventures to its next blogger host for the month of March. Where it will go, nobody knows…but you still have a chance to participate in a wee bit of history by entering the contest.

REVIEW: Fat Loss Pros

Why in the world would I review a fat loss product when nearly all of my readers are endurance athletes? Shouldn’t I be exploring high performance methods on how to improve performance, run longer, bike faster and increase our VO2 max? Yes, I should and that’s why I’m telling you to give Fat Loss [...]

The latest running fashion…with a bite

Have you ever had the shit scared out of you on a lonely, late-night run?
The run into hell
You’ve come home after a long day at work and you’re debating on whether or not to go out for a late-night run. Not wanting to fall behind in your training, you lace up your Asics and head [...]

REVIEW: Dan Millman’s “Wisdom of the Peaceful Warrior”

In early November, I received a copy of Dan Millman’s latest book, “Wisdom of the Peaceful Warrior: A Companion to the Book That Changes Lives,” to review. I’ll be upfront and say that I’m a fan of Millman’s work and found a lot of common sense in his writings, in spite of the fact that [...]

GEAR REVIEW: North Face Apex Zip Shirt Jacket

This thing is so friggin’ cool. Or maybe, it’s so friggin’ warm. Or, so friggin’ dry.
I don’t know yet. I do know that I love The North Face Apex Zip Shirt Jacket.

What I Like
I’ve had this piece of gear for a year now and it’s been with me on all sorts of adventures: as a [...]

GEAR REVIEW: Giant Electron Xenon Light

We are now entering the best time of the year in Las Vegas in regard to weather. The blistering heat of July, August and early September is now fading to a distant memory. Today was a picture-perfect example as I woke to a clear and crisp 54 degrees. By the time I got on [...]

Beautiful bike storage solution

Finding an elegant storage solution for our bikes can be a challenge. Since my garage is currently in even more of a shamble these days, space is at a premium. While I would love to have El Lobo Gris proudly displayed in my living room, my wife does not appreciate the fine, sensuous, sculptured [...]

Gear Review: Polar S625X

If you’re training in various aerobic zones, then you need a solid, easy-to-use heart rate monitor. When I got back into triathlon in 2006, I picked up my old Polar HR monitor my wife bought me in 1993. This 13-year-old contraption still worked like a charm…although I thought it was giving me an abnormally high [...]