Ethan Caldwell

If you are training for a sprint triathlon, the suit you wear can make or break your race day. Sprint distances move fast, and every second in the transition zone counts. I have spent the last several months pulling on, swimming in, cycling with, and running in 13 different triathlon suits to find the ones … Read more

Standing in transition at 5:30 AM, I watched a fellow athlete struggle out of his wetsuit only to realize his tri suit had twisted into an uncomfortable mess. That 90-second delay cost him his age group podium. After testing dozens of tri suits across sprint races to full Ironman distances, I have learned that the … Read more

I remember the first time I tried swimming without my glasses. The pool became a blurry blue mess, and I nearly swam into the wall during my laps. If you wear prescription glasses, you know exactly what I am talking about. Finding the best swim goggles for prescription lenses changed everything for me and thousands … Read more

If you have sensitive eyes, you know the struggle of finding swim goggles that do not leave you with painful indentations, red rings around your eyes, or worse, an allergic reaction. Standard goggles often press too hard against the delicate skin around your eyes, causing discomfort that can last long after you leave the pool. … Read more

If you have been logging miles and feeling perpetually exhausted, your iron levels might be the culprit. Female runners face a unique challenge when it comes to iron deficiency. Between foot-strike hemolysis from repeated pavement impact, menstrual blood loss, and the increased demands of endurance training, maintaining optimal iron stores feels like a constant battle. … Read more

When you’re logging 15-plus hours a week on the bike, pounding out long runs, or stacking back-to-back swim sessions, your body burns through nutrients at a rate that a standard once-a-day multivitamin simply can’t keep up with. Endurance athletes—from triathletes and marathon runners to ultra cyclists and competitive swimmers—face a unique nutritional challenge: sustaining peak … Read more

If you have ever tried rowing in an apartment with thin walls, you already know the problem. Air rowers sound like a jet engine, and water rowers slosh loud enough to wake up everyone on your floor. That is exactly why I spent three months testing magnetic rowing machines to find the quietest options that … Read more

If you are looking for a workout that protects your joints while delivering serious cardiovascular benefits, water rowing machines deserve your attention. Rowing engages roughly 86% of your body’s muscle groups, and the smooth, natural resistance of water creates a low-impact motion that is gentle on knees, hips, and ankles. This combination makes the best … Read more

Nothing ruins a camping trip faster than warm drinks and spoiled food. I have been there, packing a cheap cooler with high hopes only to find everything swimming in lukewarm water by day two. After years of car camping, beach weekends, and multi-day outdoor adventures, I learned that the right cooler makes or breaks the … Read more

There is nothing quite like the quiet magic of a campsite at night. The stars overhead, the crackle of a dying fire, and the soft rustle of wildlife in the distance. But here is the truth I learned after one too many stubbed toes and fumbled tent stakes in the dark: a reliable headlamp is … Read more