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A few years back, I met the founder of Xero Shoes at an event, and we hit it off right away. He was passionate about footwear that works with your feet, not against them. Soon after, he sent me a pair to try, and I was hooked on the whole minimalist philosophy. Then the brand […] The post My First Look at the Xero Shoes Women’s Mesa Summit appeared first on A Triathlete's Diary.
What do Swedish supercars, high-performance running shoes, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu have in common? They are all part of the incredible journey of Carbitex’s founder, a company redefining what’s possible with carbon fiber. In a recent episode of the Hilary Topper on Air podcast, I had a fascinating conversation with the innovator, Junus Khan. His story […] The post From Supercars to Super-Materials: The Carbitex Story appeared first on A Triathlete's Diary.
My internal alarm goes off at 4 AM. It’s dark. It’s quiet. And here’s the strange part: I don’t have a single workout scheduled today. No swim, no bike, and no run. Nothing. So why am I awake? The Habit That Won’t Let Go If you’re an athlete, you know exactly what I mean. That […] The post Why I Still Wake Up at 4 AM (Even When I Can’t Train) appeared first on A Triathlete's Diary.
I’ve been putting off writing this one. Partly because I’m still processing it, and partly because it’s hard to admit that recovery doesn’t always move in a straight line. But if you’re an athlete staring down surgery, or you’re deep in your own comeback right now, I owe you the honest version. So here it […] The post Week 8 of Total Knee Replacement: When Everything Goes Wrong appeared first on A Triathlete's Diary.
I own a lot of running shoes. But when both the Lems ZenSpeed+ and the ZenSpeed Lite showed up at my door, I felt something I hadn’t felt in a while: pure excitement to lace up again. Here’s the honest backstory. I’ve spent the last stretch recovering from a total knee replacement, and every runner […] The post Lems ZenSpeed Review: My Weeks in the + and Lite appeared first on A Triathlete's Diary.
Every so often, you stumble on a product that instantly earns a permanent spot in your kitchen. For me, that just happened with NAKED Whey Protein by Naked Nutrition. I tried it the other day with a friend, and let me tell you, we were both blown away. This might be my all-time favorite protein […] The post NAKED Whey Protein in Chocolate and Vanilla Review appeared first on A Triathlete's Diary.
If you bonk on the run as a stand-alone or off the bike, then you won’t want to miss today’s podcast. Welcome to Hilary Topper on Air. I am so glad you could join us. Lately, my life has been full of exciting changes. I recently bought an apartment in Manhattan and brought my Scott […] The post Do You Bonk on the Run? appeared first on A Triathlete's Diary.
I still remember my first open water start. Heart racing. Buoy looking impossibly far. The water below me, dark and unknowable. Everything I’d learned in the safety of my pool lane suddenly felt like it belonged to a different sport. If that sounds familiar, this post is for you. I wrote Unlocking the Open Water […] The post Why I Wrote Unlocking the Open Water Swim (And Why It Might Change Your Season) appeared first on A Triathlete's Diary.
As you know, I’m not training right now. But I’m already thinking about the season ahead—and about the routine I lean on when I’m back in the water, on the bike, and pounding the pavement. When I’m deep in long-distance swim, bike, or run training, one of the products I count on is Oxia from […] The post Why is Oxia a Good Supplement to Take? appeared first on A Triathlete's Diary.
I just finished Week 5 of post op total knee replacement (TKR). Like the last few weeks, I’ve been posting every other week, but this one felt too important to skip. This week was rough. Let’s Talk About the Pain I read all over the internet that Weeks 5 and 6 are the turning point. […] The post Total Knee Replacement: Week 5 appeared first on A Triathlete's Diary.
When Jolyn reached out to me to see if I would review their bathing suit, I was thrilled. I love checking out new products. I requested the Caroline Bathing Suit in Navy, size 34. What You Actually Get With the Caroline The Caroline features a built-in shelf bra, which means real support without a separate […] The post JOLYN Bathing Suite Review appeared first on A Triathlete's Diary.
I still remember the first time I slipped on a pair of fins in open water. I was floundering through a choppy lake, lungs burning, kicks going nowhere, and everyone around me seemed to be moving super fast. Then I clipped into my fins, and suddenly I felt as if I were really moving. Here’s […] The post Why Fins and Paddles Belong in Your Open Water Bag appeared first on A Triathlete's Diary.
