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Martin Spierings
Jul 12, 20231 min read
Trend Prediction: Long Running Shorts For Women
No one could accuse me of being an expert on fashion, especially women's fashion. But I have a feeling we're going to see the length of...
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Martin Spierings
Feb 20, 20231 min read
Superfeet Run Pain Relief Insole Review
I’d been looking for some replacement insoles after losing the last pair. I have had various Achilles, foot ligament injuries that come...
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Martin Spierings
Jan 31, 20232 min read
ElliptiGo. A silly cross-training gimmick to distract runners from what they're supposed to be doing
Running is boring. Especially if you have a personal online coach, no friends and have to stick ear phones in the whole time to pretend...
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Martin Spierings
Oct 11, 20221 min read
Essential Swim Gear
TCMTriSquad’s list of essential swim gear for your pool sessions available through Finis Swim and Blueseventy. TCMTriSquad Members get...
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Adaline Roll
Aug 14, 20224 min read
Swim Smarter, Not Harder: Finis Smart Goggle vs. Garmin Watch [A Comprehensive Review]
Should you buy the Finis Smart Goggle? We review benefits, features and practical considerations so that you can make an informed decision.
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Martin Spierings
Jan 17, 20221 min read
What To Wear Winter Cycling
I have mostly Pearl Izumi stuff. Here's what I consider the most essential as far as cold weather cycling in order of the items I'll add...
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Martin Spierings
Mar 22, 20211 min read
Dear Coach: Peloton or bike trainer?
Q: When needing to ride at home, is it better to ride my bike on the trainer or do the Peloton. I've been doing the peloton because I get...
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Martin Spierings
Feb 11, 20211 min read
Product Review: Born Tough Active Wear
Even in the summer in Santa Cruz you need a go-to sweat for cold morning racing and training. Born Tough (Elite Sports), an apparel...
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Martin Spierings
Feb 3, 20211 min read
Osmo Active Hydration
It went down well with no gastric discomfort, even on the more intense climbs on what was a fairly warm day.
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Martin Spierings
Jan 19, 20213 min read
Garmin Forerunner 735XT Watch For Triathlon
I won’t cover everything that’s on offer with this watch but I’m sometimes asked for recommendations for a GPS watch for triathlon....
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Martin Spierings
Dec 14, 20201 min read
Product Review: Revival Electrolyte Drink Mix
Again, following on from the theme of my last hydration review on Moxilyte, there's probably not enough calories in the Revival...
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Martin Spierings
Dec 14, 20201 min read
Product Review: Finis Tech Jacket and Pants
So really these are sweat tops and pants. And let's face it, no-one would have survived 2020 without elastic waists. These are well made...
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Martin Spierings
Dec 2, 20201 min read
MOXiLIFE Hydration Review
Recieved a sample of MOXiLyte recently from the MOXiLIFE company located out of Arizona. I selected the citrus flavor (Viscious CITRUS)...
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Martin Spierings
Nov 17, 20202 min read
KIND Energy Bar - Chocolate Chunk vs. Clif Bar - Chocolate Chip
KIND Snacks is a company I’ve always admired so I was stoked they’d produced a product specifically for endurance athletes. I tried their...
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Martin Spierings
Oct 21, 20202 min read
Some Tips for Training with Baby
"Your life is going to change forever." I couldn't count how many times I heard that while my wife was pregnant. When Hayden "Bubsy"...
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Martin Spierings
Oct 16, 20201 min read
Tethered Swimming In A Small Pool
If you only have a hotel or play pool to choose from and want to maintain your feel of the water you can try this pandemic-era hack.
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Martin Spierings
Oct 2, 20201 min read
Half a wetsuit is twice as bad
I'm sometimes criticized for not testing the products I review. But I defend my right to think something is completely ridiculous without...
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Martin Spierings
Sep 2, 20201 min read
Sports Nutrition Product Review: The Banana
Bananas are a compact, easily digestible power pack of carbs and potassium. They are available in a range of sizes. They retail between...
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Martin Spierings
Jun 26, 20201 min read
Swimmer's Defense Shampoo - California Baby
If you have kids that do a lot of pool time over summer you'll know that their hair 1) can turn green, 2) start feeling like straw.
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Martin Spierings
Mar 29, 20201 min read
Training With Dryland Swim Bands or Cords
Triathletes are eager to keep their swimming strength and fitness up using dryland cords
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