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Martin Spierings
Why You Should Transport Your Bike in a Cardboard Box
Reports of the potential demise TriBike Transport reminded me again of the advantages of my preferred method of transporting my bike on...
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Martin Spierings
- Nov 11
- 2 min
Can I Swim in the Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz in the Winter?
The reality is the Monterey Bay is cold all year round. I can't recall a time I've been comfortable ever swimming there without a...
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Martin Spierings
- Oct 11
- 2 min
What Bike Trainer Should I Get?
I frequently get ask for trainer recommendations and my knowledge is limited (I'm not the indoor type). So I asked the squad what indoor...
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Martin Spierings
- Sep 8
- 1 min
Are Thermal Caps, Socks (Booties) or Gloves Legal in Triathlons?
The legality of wearing thermal caps, socks or gloves depends on whether it's a USA Triathlon or Ironman branded event and also the style...
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Martin Spierings
- Jul 12
- 1 min
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
- Mar 1
- 3 min
What to wear during a cold and wet triathlon
One of my worst triathlon races was being stuck at the bottom on a canyon in the hills out Nice, France, at the 2001 Nice Triathlon. It...
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Martin Spierings
- Feb 20
- 1 min
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
- 2 min
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
- Dec 31, 2022
- 3 min
Lap and Coached Group Pool Swimming in Santa Cruz
Update as of December 2022: Well, we hoped for more post-pandemic but swimming in Santa Cruz County doesn't seem any less complicated....
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Martin Spierings
- Oct 11, 2022
- 1 min
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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Martin Spierings
- Jan 17, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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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