Product Reviews

ElliptiGo. A silly cross-training gimmick to distract runners from what they're supposed to be doing

Martin Spierings

5 days ago
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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Lap and Coached Group Pool Swimming in Santa Cruz

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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Are Thermal Caps, Socks (Booties) or Gloves Legal in Triathlons?

Martin Spierings

Nov 14, 2022
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

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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Garmin Forerunner 735XT Watch For Triathlon

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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Product Review: Revival Electrolyte Drink Mix

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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Product Review: Finis Tech Jacket and Pants

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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KIND Energy Bar - Chocolate Chunk vs. Clif Bar - Chocolate Chip

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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Martin Spierings

Oct 16, 2020
1 min

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, 2020
1 min

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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Sports Nutrition Product Review: The Banana

Martin Spierings

Sep 2, 2020
1 min

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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Swimmer's Defense Shampoo - California Baby

Martin Spierings

Jun 26, 2020
1 min

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, 2020
1 min

Training With Dryland Swim Cords

Triathletes are eager to keep their swimming strength and fitness up using dryland cords

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What Is The Optimal Carbohydrate Concentration of Sports Drink?

Martin Spierings

Jan 31, 2020
3 min

What Is The Optimal Carbohydrate Concentration of Sports Drink?

This question was reignited in me the other day when I was looking at the new Nuun Endurance formula that had begun popping up, which was...

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