Hilary Topper On Air

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 part of an international team, major sponsor discounts, race discounts, giveaways, contests, and camaraderie.

Plus the team gets priority at Ironman events and entries to the NYC Marathon and other hard to get into races.

As members of WeREndurance, you first dibs access to live webinars with opportunities to ask questions of leading experts in the field of endurance sports. For more information visit www.atriathletesdiary.com/werendurance.

Order From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete

From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete is available to purchase. You can find the book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or at a local bookstore near you. Hilary's book tour is still going strong! At each author event, Hilary will talk about her book, answer your questions, and sign your copy. For more information on book tour cities and dates, or to order your book, visit ATriathletesDiary.com.

"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 - a Long Island-based not-for-profit triathlon team focused on making the sport of triathlon available to all young athletes. Learn Noah's story and how he and his wife, Irene, got involved in the sport of triathlon and how it has impacted his family and life.

Discover Noah's impact on Hilary's journey. And hear more about the upcoming book signing on Wednesday, September 14th at 6:30 pm at the Barnes & Noble at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove, NY for Hilary's book, From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete. During the book signing event, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Lightning Warriors.

About Noah Lam

Noah is a USA Triathlon Certified Level 1 Coach, Youth and Junior Elite, and Road Runners Club of America Running Coach.

Noah believes that every athlete is unique and has capabilities that are waiting to shine. He wants each athlete to excel beyond their current abilities and by providing a foundation that creates strong successful leaders who excel at all levels of life.

About Lightning Warriors

The Lightning Warrior Youth Triathlon Team is a Long Island-based not-for-profit triathlon team focused on making the sport of triathlon available to all young athletes. Its goal is to unlock each member's potential, both athletically and leadership-wise.

Each athlete's individual skills are enhanced by being part of a team that is supportive in a competitive environment. As the team rises the community benefits as well. Their goal is to have each athlete be able to excel in all levels of life.

As a member of the Lightning Warriors, all coaching, equipment, and race fees are included. However, it is important that each member do their best to be an ambassador of the Sport of Triathlon, and part of being part of this not-for-profit will be the aspect of fundraising. For more information visit www.lightningwarriors.org.

"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 enjoyed it!"

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary interviews Bryan Krut, a USA Certified Swim Coach, United States Masters Swim Coach, FI Ocean Lifeguard, and Founder/Owner of Open Water Swim LLC and the Fire Island Junior Lifeguard Program. Hear Hilary talk about Bryan's impact on her own journey to triathlete. Learn about Bryan's background, Open Water Swim LI, and what motivates him to keep going and train other swimmers to accomplish their goals too.

About Bryan Krut

Coach Bryan Krut is a USA Certified Swim Coach, United States Masters Swim Coach, FI Ocean Lifeguard and Founder/Owner of Open Water Swim LLC and the Fire Island Junior Lifeguard Program. He is a 5-time Cross Bay Champion, Nationally ranked All-American and Zone Champion. He has trained swimmers to achieve their highest possible goals through his Open Water Swim program which began in 2009. To learn more about Open Water Swim LI visit www.openwaterswimli.com.

Order From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete

To learn more about Hilary's journey, purchase a copy of her book today. Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at a bookstore near you! Be sure to check out her upcoming book tour destinations. Next up is the Barnes & Noble at the Smithtown Mall in Lake Grove, NY on Wednesday, September 14th at 6:30 pm followed by Fleet Feet/Jackrabbit on the Upper West Side in NYC on Thursday, September 15th at 6:30 pm.

Falling in love takes courage. Courage to put yourself out there. Courage to possibly get hurt. Do you have the courage to overcome your fear to find love?

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Clyve Rose, an award-winning author. She has been writing historical romance fiction for the best part of two decades and works in the historical romance, fantasy, and speculative fiction genres. Learn about Clyve's latest book, Always a Princess. Discover why it takes courage to find love and listen as Clyve speaks about her writing process and how running has become a part of her daily life.

About Clyve Rose

Clyve has been writing historical romance fiction for the best part of two decades. She also creates literary novels under an alternative pen name. In between her devotion to fiction writing, Clyve researches various mythologies and historical periods, often basing her characters on actual historical personalities.

When Clyve isn't writing fiction, she can be found pounding the sand at just about any of the beautiful beaches near her Australian home. She is also addicted to short-haul ocean swims and has a 'thing' for Poseidon, the ancient Greek god of the Seas. Much of the inspiration in her stories are drawn from the ocean landscapes near her home.

One of her novels was longlisted for a 2010 Hachette Award for Fiction while her paranormal short story The One Below is a Sexy Scribbles award-winning piece. Her novel, Always a Princess is a winner in The BookFest Awards Spring 2022.

Clyve Rose believes that love is the highest and strongest force in the world and that it only manifests when we are our best and truest selves. Anything less, and we diminish our divinity. She believes she will continue writing about love in all its various, glorious forms, and that one day her epitaph will read 'just one more read-through'.

Order Always a Princess

To order a copy of Always a Princess or learn more about Clyve and her other works, visit www.cylverose.com.

"Anyone can be a triathlete. It's one thing to say this, however, and another to make others believe it..."

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Matt Fitzgerald, coach, nutritionist, athlete, and author of numerous endurance sports books including 80/20 Running and 80/20 Triathlon. Hear them talk about his journey, what he finds important about endurance sports, how he has inspired Hilary, and more about her book, From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete.

About Matt Fitzgerald

A New Hampshire native, Matt became a runner at the age of eleven, after running the last mile of the 1983 Boston Marathon with his father (who had run the whole thing) and his two brothers. Although he never intended to marry his passions for sports, fitness, and writing, that's how it worked out. Matt moved to California after earning a B.A. in English from Haverford College. Willing to take the first writing job he could find in San Francisco, Matt received an offer from Bill Katovsky, the original founder of Triathlete, to join the tiny staff of an endurance sports startup magazine based in Sausalito.

This opportunity has led to every subsequent opportunity in Matt's career, which has included stints at Triathlete, AthletesVillage.com, Active.com, and Competitor Group. Matt's byline has appeared in a long list of national publications including Bicycling, Maxim, Men's Fitness, Men's Health, Men's Journal, Outside, Shape, Stuff, and Women's Health.

A certified sports nutritionist, Matt has served as a consultant to numerous sports nutrition companies, including Energy First, Healthy Directions, PacificHealth Labs, and Next Proteins. Having coached for Carmichael Training Systems in the early 2000's, Matt continues to design readymade training plans for triathletes and runners that are sold through TrainingPeaks.com and FinalSurge.com, as well as customized plans available through this website.

Matt intends to keep racing until he can't. He's run a bunch of marathons and countless shorter running events since returning to the sport at age 27. In 1998 he branched out to triathlons, and four years later completed his first (and only) Ironman.

Purchase From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete

From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete, is now available. You can purchase the book on Amazon, Barnes and Noble or at a local bookstore near you. Hilary is also appearing across the country this year at various bookstores where she'll be there to talk about her book, answer your questions, and autograph your copy. For more information on book tour cities and dates, or to order a book, visit ATriathletesDiary.com.

"Go outside your comfort zone. You will find a whole new world out there! Don't forget to laugh at yourself. Just have fun and smile when you can."

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with her children, Zoey and Derek Topper, about the impact of her journey from couch potato to endurance athlete. Listen as they talk about special moments together and the takeaways each one of them has walked away with from watching Hilary change her life and her health. Learn more about Hilary's newly released book!

Purchase From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete

From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete, is now available. You can purchase the book on Amazon, Barnes and Noble or at a local bookstore near you. Hilary is also appearing across the country this year at various bookstores where she'll be there to talk about her book, answer your questions, and autograph your copy. For more information on book tour cities and dates, or to order a book, visit ATriathletesDiary.com.

Have you ever accomplished something in your life that you're truly proud of? Or maybe you're looking for inspiration in order to achieve your goals? Season 15 of Hilary Topper on Air is a special one! Hilary's new book, From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete, published by Meyer and Meyer Sport, has officially been released! The book is her story about overcoming life's obstacles — from injury and business trouble to grief and loss and everything in between. It chronicles her journey from literally the couch to triathlete. It took her a year and a half to write this book and now it's time to celebrate its debut. So this season, Hilary is interviewing guests that have had an impact on her journey along the way, and she hopes they will inspire you to get out there and cross that finish line too.

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Chris Gannon, CEO and co-founder of Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen - a fresh and bold fast-casual dining experience featuring nutritious fare - about the brand's beginnings and current expansion. Hear about why he co-founded Bolay and how they give back to the triathlon/endurance sports community. In addition, learn about Hilary's book signing sponsored by Bolay happening on August 6th at 1 pm at the Boca Raton, FL Barnes & Noble.

About Chris Gannon

Chris Gannon, CEO and co-founder of Bolay (along with his father, Tim Gannon) wanted to do more than simply create a restaurant. He wanted to create a lifestyle brand. Through listening, researching, taste-testing, and experimenting, he sought out the talent and developed the ideas necessary to bring about the boldest, freshest brand in the fast-casual dining market.

About Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen

Founded in Wellington, Florida in 2016, Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen is a build-your-own 'Bol' restaurant taking a customizable and modern approach to dining. Created by Outback Steakhouse Co-Founder Tim Gannon and his son Chris Gannon, Bolay provides all the quality and excellence of modern dining through the convenience of a fast-casual concept. Explore crave-able and nutritious menu options that include greens and grains like Forbidden Black Rice and Kale Yeah! Salad, freshly roasted veggies like Balsamic Mushrooms, and savory proteins like Lemon Chicken, Spicy Thai Shrimp, and Asian Sweet Potato Noodles. Bolay's menu truly has something for everyone who wants to eat better and is on a mission to redefine the fast-casual dining experience. For more information about Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen or to get in touch with Chris, visit www.bolay.com.

In this special edition of Hilary Topper on Air, hear Hilary and HTOA, producer, Lisa Gordon, discuss Hilary's upcoming book, From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete: A Portait of a Non-Athletic Athlete. Learn how the book came to fruition, what the reader can expect, and what goals Hilary has set for herself for the current swim, bike, run season.

About Hilary JM Topper

Hilary JM Topper, MPA, is a 30-year public relations veteran. She runs both HJMT Public Relations Inc., a full-service public relations and social media agency, and HJMT Media Company, where she curates two blogs and a podcast. In addition, she is an adjunct professor at Hofstra University where she teaches digital communications and public relations classes to undergraduate and graduate students. Hilary has written two other books: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Social Media (2009) and Branding in a Digital World (2019). In her spare time, she trains for endurance events, including triathlons. She is a level 1 USA certified coach, a Galloway-certified running coach, and a certified personal trainer. She runs an international triathlon team, WeREndurance, and she has a local running club where she meets weekly with her members. Hilary lives on Long Island with her family.

About Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete

For those who have ever thought they were too old or too unfit to compete in a triathlon, From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete will prove that it is never too late to compete!

This is a story about overcoming life’s obstacles—from injury and business trouble to grief and loss and everything in between.

Hilary Topper was a 48-year-old working mother who once upon a time had practically failed high school gym class. She was working 60-plus hours a week, running a small business. Her focus was on others—her children, her aging parents, and her staff. In the meantime, her weight kept increasing, and she was unhappy with the way her life was going. She needed a change. To turn things around, she joined a gym for the first time in her life.

This book will take the reader on Hilary’s decade-long journey as she trains for and runs her first 5K, swims the aqua-blue waters of the Caribbean, cycles a hilly course in Milwaukee, learns how to run–walk her way through the New York City Marathon, and competes in her first triathlon in Sanibel, Florida. The reader will be right with Hilary as she narrates each experience—even a 5-mile swim in the murky waters of Long Island.

Hilary’s story will move, motivate, and inspire readers. They will laugh and cry as they follow her on her journey. Even if a reader doesn’t start out as an endurance athlete, after reading this book, they will walk away feeling that no matter what happens, they can cross the finish line, too. To pre-order the book order here:

Barnes and Noble US

Books-a-Million US

Bookshop.org US

Amazon US

Bookshop.org UK

Street art and street artists have long been the documenters of history and culture. In the past two years, this especially rings true as we faced the COVID-19 pandemic, the BLM Movement, political turmoil, climate change, the War in Ukraine and so much more.

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Jeff Jaffe, Founder and Owner of Pop International Galleries, an art gallery on The Bowery at the junction of Spring Street in New York City. Hear from Jeff about how in times of social injustice and unrest, Street Art has always provided a snapshot of what our country is feeling like as a whole while amplifying marginalized voices. Listen as Jeff breaks down street art today and what he predicts for the future. Also hear an update on his gallery and what's coming.

About Jeff Jaffe

Jeff came to the USA in the early 80's after leaving South Africa during the apartheid years. He earned an MFA in sculpture from the Cranbrook Art Academy near Detroit, and eventually set up a studio and settled in New York City, where he has lived and worked in the visual arts ever since.

Straddling the art world, both as a gallerist and as an artist, Jeff believes he has developed a keen understanding of what collectors really want and need.

Over the years, Jaffe remains struck by a few things that are constant at POP. Through the relationships the gallery forges and the reputation POP continues to build, the collections the gallery helps grow, tend to remain with people for many years...sometimes even generations. He truly believes that what Pop does, adds value and substance to their lives in both subtle and profound ways, and consequently, he remains convinced that as families grow, so should their art collections!

As POP is now into its third decade of operation, Jeff Jaffe is humbled and deeply grateful for the unwavering loyalty and continued support of Pop International Galleries collectors and friends the world over.

About Pop International Galleries

As a New York City gallery, Pop International Galleries recognizes that the heart of our city thrives on its creative community. New York is home to some of the greatest artists, art collectives, museums and galleries in the world; but none of this could exist without all of the unstoppable, generous and resilient people who make up our incredible city. We may be currently socially distant, but make no mistake, we are ONE CITY!

To quote the curators: “POP may be a small business, but we always aim to make a big impact. Please spread the word to support the arts and to make a difference for those who so desperately need our help!”

Founded in 1997 by Jeff Jaffe, Pop International Galleries - aka "The Pop Gallery" - is an exciting art gallery on The Bowery at the junction of Spring Street in New York City. Pop International specializes in Pop Art, Urban Art and art and photography that is derived from, or influenced by, popular culture.

To contact Jeff or learn more about Connect For Cause and Pop International Galleries, visit www.popinternational.com.

Are you an avid sports fan that loves to stay up-to-date on your favorite teams, but you’re sick and tired of the crude jokes, incessant shouting, and inane phone calls that comes with traditional sports talk radio? The 365 Sportscast Network has you covered!

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Mark Rosenman and A.J. Carter, longtime co-hosts of the show SportstalkNY, and creators of the 365 Sportscast Network - presenting the best of intelligent, focused sports podcasts in radio format. Learn why they started the network, the benefits it brings to their broadcasters, and their goals for the future.

About Mark Rosenman

Mark has been covering sports in New York for over 40 years. He is currently co-host and producer of the internet radio sports talk program SportstalkNY and partner and CEO of the 365 Sportscast Radio Network. He is the co-author of a number of hockey and baseball books. He lives in Melville, NY with his wife, Beth, and their dog, Miyaggi.

About A.J. Carter

A.J. Carter is an award-winning newspaperman who spent 34 years at the Long Island newspaper, Newsday, as a reporter, editor and columnist, including seven years as the deputy sports editor, before changing careers and going into government public relations, most notable as the spokesman and public information officer for the town of Huntington, New York. He has partnered with Mark Rosenman as the co-host of SportstalkNY and co-author of Glove Story: Fathers, Sons and the American Pastime and is a partner and COO of the 365 Sportscast Radio Network. He lives in Commack with his wife, Eileen, and their dog, Cooper.

Contact 365 Sportscast Network

The 365 Sportscast Radio Network fuses the best of sports talk radio and sports podcasts into a unique format that presents unusual, themed sports shows in digestible one-hour segments, cutting through the clutter of sports talk radio and challenging traditional on-air programming by providing an outlet for listeners seeking intelligent sports talk. To learn more, visit www.365sportscast.com.