To prepare for the Disney Half Marathon, Marti DiPaola, my running partner, and I had to run 9 miles. I drove to Marti’s house, picked her up and we drove to Cedar Park in Wantagh, New York. There is a great running trail there that runs along the Wantagh Parkway....
OMG, I’m In For the New York City Half Marathon Again!
In 2011, I ran the New York City Half Marathon with my husband. This was the first major race I ever ran. It was the hardest thing I ever did but I did it. And now, three years later, I'm in it again. A few weeks ago, I got a...
Running in Los Angeles at Universal City
I went to the Wearable Tech Conference last week in Los Angeles and stayed at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City. Before I went, I knew I wanted to run. I figured the weather would be beautiful and it would enable me to run outside. I planned on running two days....
Trying Out Yoga After Being Injured
Every time I gear up for a half marathon, and I have geared up three times now, I feel like something “bad” happens. It’s nothing major, thank goodness, but it always seems to set me back. Getting ready for the Disney Half This time, I was getting ready to run...
Once You Are Injured All You Keep Thinking Is — When Am I Going to Run?
It’s amazing how a stupid injury can set you back. I was upset about cancelling the Half Marathon in Disney. I’ve been going to a knee specialist in the city and she’s been treating me with “rooster” shots. I’m not kidding. They really are taken from a rooster. (I just...
Running in Seattle
Whenever I go away, whether it’s for business or pleasure, I find it difficult to keep up with my workout routine. Going to Seattle This past week I was in Seattle, which is on the other side of the world for me, living in New York. I figured since I...
Running in Chicago on Lake Shore Drive
Chicago is a beautiful city. And the day I went out to run was a magnificent sunny day. There was not a cloud in the sky. The sun beat on the lake and created an amazing picture. I was told that if I went two blocks on Monroe that I...
After Sandy, Long Beach NY Built a New BoardWalk
This post was written in 2013 months after Superstorm Sandy hit Long Beach, Long Island and devastated our community. The boardwalk was destroyed, along with dozens and dozens of homes. However, Long Beach came back strong. Here is a post about after the boardwalk was starting to be repaired. ---------...