Race Day Packing List by Lauren Goss Here is a suggested list of what to bring for race day. SWIM Two pairs of goggles Extra swim cap Skin Strong SILK for wetsuit removal Gel before swim start Swim cords (in case there is no warm up option) Wetsuit or speedsuit Skin […]
Before Kevin Brooks’ first Ironman in Louisville Kentucky, he started the Louisville Underpants Run to help calm his nerves. The Run was so successful that he continued it four years in a row. Every year Kevin chose a different charity to donate the proceeds from The Underpants Run to. In 2010, an idea for Kevin’s […]
You sill need to wear Sun SCREEN in the winter. Here are 3 reasons why; 1. The Sun is just as dangerous in the winter; according to www.SkinCancer.org, UVB rays are less intense in winter, however equally damaging (and possibly more dangerous) UVA rays are just as strong as during the summer months. […]
Winter is a great time to reflect on your abilities and past performances. It is also a great time to find weaknesses and try to eliminate them. This will help you have the best 2013 season! What if my weakness is SWIMMING? Work on your technique. If your technique improves and you become more efficient, you […]
Jenni (center) with brother & support team. Photo courtesy of Amy Horton Jenni Horton, like many athletes at Ironman Florida, was not racing for the first time. Although Jenni is an Ironman Veteran, she learned a […]
A big congratulations to Molly Pearson from Bennington, Nebraska who received 58% of the votes for our Where Have You Taken SKIN STRONG contest! I took my skin strong here! All the way to the top of Rabbit Ears Pass at the mile 25 turnaround of the Run Rabbit Run 50 this past Saturday […]
We asked athletes to send us their most creative gift ideas for the triathlete, runner, &/or cyclist for Father’s Day. Here are the top 5 most creative gift ideas 5) Pay Dad’s entry fee for a race Does the athlete Dad in your life have a dream race? How about a race that he loved […]
If you are a runner, triathlete, cyclists – if you are an athlete, the odds are good that at some point, you will have an injury! The most important thing you can do is to make a plan to come back stronger!I was off running for over 8 weeks due to knee pain which turned […]
This last weekend, We were in Oceanside for the Ironman 70.3 expo. It was a new experience to be inside the Ironman Merchandise Tent which turned out to be a eye-opening experience. I am sure you would agree that there is some “behind-the-scenes” work that is involved in putting on the race – before last […]
Guest post by Skin Strong sponsored professional triathlete Brad Seng You find yourself bitten by the triathlon bug and see your friends on some sweet looking bikes. Yours truly rides a Valdora PHX2. Crowie rides a Specialized. Chrissie rides a Cannondale. Rinny rides a Felt. Skin Strong’s John “Big Man” Owen rides a Cannondale Slice […]