Martin Spierings
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
- Jan 9, 2021
- 2 min
Lap and Coached Group Swimming in Santa Cruz
Options as of April 2022: Let me know of opportunities I missed in the comments! Finding a place to swim train seems increasingly...
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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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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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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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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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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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Martin Spierings
- Oct 8, 2019
- 2 min
Product Review: Lock Laces
Elastic shoe laces are an essential piece of equipment for triathletes looking to have fast transitions. I recommend using them in...
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Martin Spierings
- Oct 1, 2019
- 1 min
Enda Iten Running Shoe
I was initially made curious about this brand from its marketing pitches of being free from gimmicks and made in Kenya. I was pleased to...
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Martin Spierings
- Mar 1, 2019
- 1 min
Sprint/Olympic Triathlon Race Equipment Checklist - A Minimalist Approach
Triathlon racesuit or swimsuit Wetsuit Goggles Swim cap (if they don't give you one) Lubricant for wetsuit (for around the neck and...
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