Ethan Caldwell

Standing in T2 with cold, wet hands fumbling safety pins while your expensive tri suit hangs in the balance is a race day nightmare I have experienced firsthand. After completing six triathlons and testing over 20 different race belts across sprint distances through half Ironman events, I have learned that the best race belts for … Read more

If you have ever tried sighting a buoy during an open water swim with the sun bouncing off every ripple on the surface, you already know the problem. Standard goggles turn that glare into a wall of white light, and suddenly you cannot tell where the water ends and the sky begins. That is exactly … Read more

Are heating pads good for sore muscles? The answer is a resounding yes. Heat therapy increases blood flow to affected areas, helping to relax tense muscles, reduce stiffness, and relieve pain from exercise, injury, or chronic conditions. A quality heating pad for muscle pain delivers consistent, penetrating warmth that soothes cramping and spasms without medication. … Read more

If you are new to foam rolling, you might feel overwhelmed by the choices available. The market is flooded with options ranging from firm textured cylinders to soft gentle rollers, and picking the wrong one can make your recovery experience uncomfortable or even painful. After testing dozens of foam rollers and hearing from thousands of … Read more

Transitioning from bike to run in a triathlon is where races are won or lost. Your legs feel like lead, your heart rate is spiking, and the last thing you want is a shoe that fights you every step of the way. I have spent the past three racing seasons testing dozens of running shoes … Read more

After swimming over 200 laps across 12 different pools this past year, I have learned one thing the hard way: not all goggles work well indoors. The lighting is different, the chlorine levels vary, and that mirrored lens that looked cool at the beach? It becomes a liability when you are trying to spot the … Read more

If you have ever stood shivering on a cold pool deck waiting for your race or child’s heat to be called, you already know why a quality swim parka is not optional but essential. These warm, water-resistant jackets trap your body heat while blocking wind and splashes, letting you stay warm and focused between events. … Read more

If you have ever stood barefoot on freezing tarmac after a 1.2-mile open water swim, you already know why a good transition mat matters. That moment between the water and your bike is chaos — wet hands, foggy goggles, and a hundred other athletes scrambling around you. The right transition mat gives you a clean, … Read more

After spending over 200 hours testing cycling sunglasses across multiple road rides, training sessions, and even a few triathlon events, I have learned one thing: the right eyewear can make or break your ride. I learned this the hard way during my first century ride when cheap sunglasses started slipping at mile 40, leaving me … Read more

Picture this: you’re hammering down a technical descent, roots and rocks blurring beneath your tires, when a sudden glare from the setting sun blinds you for just half a second. That split moment is all it takes to miss the line, grab too much brake, or worse. I learned this lesson the hard way three … Read more