Author Archives: TJ Alcock

Thankful for Your Favorite Running, Cycling, or Triathlon store?

SKIN STRONG is fortunate to have incredible retail partners!  They are so much more than stores – they are communities.  We’ve seen weekly runs/rides and fun events turn into mini family reunions!  There are few “communities” like the running, cycling, and triathlon communities that are family friendly. Fit2Run, like many of our retailers, has weekly […]

2 Lessons in Gratitude from The New York City Marathon

Last weeks New York City Marathon was the perfect way to kick off our month of gratitude. When is the last time you looked past the long training days or disappointed race and realize how really fortunate we are to be able to swim, bike, and run?  Hopefully these 2 people will inspire gratitude the […]

Kona 2013 Highlights – Part 2

The 16th annual Underpants Run isn’t just a chance to poke fun at the athletes who think speedos are appropriate everyday attire or an excuse to run through town in underwear; The Underpants run has raised over $100,000 for local charities! You never know who you will meet at the SKIN STRONG booth! We were […]

Kona 2013 Highlights – Part 1

Trying to sum up the week at the Ironman World Championships into a post is difficult.  How can you possibly do justice to the atmosphere of an island taken over by amazing athletes,  numerous fun events, a triathlete’s shopping paradise, best of all, the incredibly inspiring stories we heard from the athletes?  That’s a challenge […]

Fireman Rob at First Ironman Lake Tahoe Race

Most of you already know that the SKIN STRONG team loves Fireman Rob.  We love his passion for triathlon and his drive to make a difference which he is doing through the Fireman Rob Foundation. If you will be at Ironman Lake Tahoe this weekend, be sure to watch for Fireman Rob. On the run, […]

Have a Triathlon Coach? Why you should!

Guest post from Pro Triathlete/Ultra runner & coach Brad Seng Perhaps you are winding down your race season and considering a coach for 2014.  There are numerous benefits to working with a coach even when done remotely. With over ten years experience in multisport, I have developed a working understanding of training principles and how […]

A Pease of IROMAN History: Kyle and Brent Pease

The recent youtube video featuring Kyle and Brent Pease was created to the tune of “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother.” There may not be a tune ever written more fitting to summarize the real-life relationship of athletes, Brent and Kyle Pease. For those who have never heard of the Pease Brothers, Brent and Kyle are brothers […]