Articles By:

Lynnette Walczak

I represent the non-competitive cyclists, runners, and swimmers of the group. I mostly write about all the ways that biking, jogging, and swimming are fun when you're not a serious athlete.

6 Great Places To Find A Free Or Cheap Bike

If you're searching for a new 'gently used' bike, this information should help you find a bike right away, so you too can get back into cycling. Here are the 5 best places to find a free or cheap bike online AND in your local area!

Bike Gear & Fun Tips For Newbie Cyclists

My best tips for new -- or returning -- cyclists are perfect for newbies in training, as well as those who are looking for a fun new way to get fit, and cyclists who've been away from the sport for awhile. Whether you'll be doing short- or long-distance rides, if you'll be riding on the road -- rather than a bike path or offroad -- then these tips will come in handy.

A Collection Of The Best Cold Weather Training Tips For Running, Cycling & Swimming [Triathlete Winter Training]

All the best winter training guidelines for triathletes in search of cold weather training tips for the off-season.

DIY Cell Phone Bike Mount: How To Use A Phone Belt Clip To Hold Your GPS-Enabled Phone While Bicycling

I made a bike phone mount for my smartphone. You can do the same. Then, using an app, you can track anything you want to know about your bike rides!

Best Minimalist Running Shoes: 3 Great Options To Protect Your Feet

Ready to ditch the running shoes for a better option? The 3 best minimalist running shoes that give you a barefoot running experience while protecting your soles.

Running Music Dilemma: Does Listening To Music While Running Help Or Hurt Your Performance?

When you go running, do you take a full music playlist with you? Facts about running music and the degree to which it helps (or hurts) running performance.

Barefoot Running Shoes vs Minimalist Running Shoes: 5 Key Features To Look For

Running shoes with toes or barefoot shoes make sense for runners. But minimalist running shoes are best when you're making the transition to natural running

Honest Mud Run Training Tips & Tricks From Experienced Mud Runners

Preparing for your first mud run? Tips from experienced mud runners and little-known secrets to help you prepare (and have more fun) at your first mud run.

Go From The Couch To A Half Marathon In 6 Months! Free Half Marathon Training Schedule + Half Marathon Training Tips

Even if you're a new runner, you can do a half marathon in 6 months! Here's a half marathon training schedule so you'll be ready for your first half marathon.

Bike Storage Solution: How To Choose & Install A Bike Hoist To Free Up Space In Your Garage

Bike hoists free up floor space in your garage or apartment. Considering a bike hoist as your bike storage solution? Here's what to look for + how to install a bike hoist.

VIDEO: Tips To Prepare You For The Open Water Swim At A Triathlon

In this video, you'll find some GREAT tips to prepare you for the open water swim portion of a triathlon.

VIDEO: 6 Triathlon Tips For Newbies

See how to put on a wet suit properly. How to quickly transition from the swim to the bike. How to maximize your efforts on the bike. How to accurately track your bike speed. How to transition from the bike to the run. How to keep your energy level up on a hot day.

Bike Training: Hills

I have two hill-climbing strategies that get me through most every type of hill on a bike: 1. Focus on your pedaling motion, find a groove. 2. Switch gears a lot when pedaling up hills. Here's how I switched from fearing hills to conquering them!

Looking For Biking Trips? Bike Tours? Long Training Rides?

I used to be a long-distance cyclist. Not a great one. Nor a fast one. Just an average one -- who had a ball every time my wheels were spinning. Fast-forward to today. And even though I've biked a bit around here since we moved to Tennessee, as I kept getting busier and busier, I kept pushing my bike farther and farther into the corner of our garage. Here's how I got re-motivated to get back into cycling. Lots of great tips.

Fun Biking Photos From A Long-Distance Cyclist In Training

I'm not a triathlete -- just a long distance cyclist who enjoys biking for the FUN of it. Whatever your cycling goals are, I hope that you enjoy these photos and highlights from some of my own cycling experiences!