In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary interviews Steven Joseph, author of the new book, Snoodles, Kidoodles, Poodles and Lots and Lots of Noodles. Hear from Steven as he talks about his book and how adults and kids alike should embrace crankiness to achieve goals. In addition, learn about...
What Happened in Michigan?
I had a 5K swim in Hell, Michigan that I scheduled a while back. So, I was planning on going to Detroit anyway. Lisa, my partner at HJMT PR, booked me at Nicola's Books in Ann Arbor for a book tour. But before the book tour... I had a day...
Spending a Whirlwind Weekend in Boca Raton During the Book Tour
I flew in on Friday, August 5. I knew it was my sister-in-law, Andrea's birthday, and wanted to spend it with her. When I got into town, she told me she started the day with a fall. She's a new runner and tripped over a pothole and went flying. Thankfully,...
WeREndurance Walk/Run Group
In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with members of WeREndurance, her walk/run group. Learn how the group has influenced Hilary's journey from non-athlete to triathlete. About WeREndurance WeREndurance is for any endurance athlete from beginners to experienced Ironman triathletes. Member benefits include virtual educational seminars, being...
Shame On You – Marriott, WonderPax, and Mt Sinai South Nassau
I had an issue with three companies recently and I think you will be a little shocked by all three. Marriott/Fairfield Inn - Lake Buena Vista, FL I was going to go to a conference in Florida in Orlando and since I'm a Marriot Bonvoy member I booked a room...
A Funny Thing Happened in Boca Raton
I was excited to have my first book tour of From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete in Boca Raton, Florida. I have some family there and many of my friends moved to the area so I knew that this tour would be a success. Boca Raton Book Tour As I...
Lightning Warriors
“If at any time, you feel overwhelmed or out of control in your life, take a deep breath and volunteer at a triathlon race to be inspired!” About the Interview In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, listen as Hilary interviews Noah Lam, founder of the Lightning Warriors -...
Bandstand Diaries – The Philadelphia Years 1956 – 1963
I remember when I was a very young girl, I would go over to my grandparent's home and they had American Bandstand on the television. Back then, most people had black and white television sets, including my family. Sharon Sultan Cutler So when Sharon Sultan Cutler, author of Bandstand Diaries...
Open Water Swimming with Bryan Krut
"Mechanical issues will happen. Currents and weather conditions also happen. You cannot control them. However, when you want to do something, you must mentally dig deep. Don't let those negative thoughts get in the way. Just focus on the moment and when you look back, you will see that you...
Kitsch Products
Before Kitsch reached out to me, I had never heard of the brand. They sent me a few products to review on this blog and you know what? I'm glad they did. I really enjoyed checking them out and I know you will too. (Interestingly, since I received their products...