Swimming and Running in Vail, Colorado Last month, I spent a weekend in Vail, Colorado. My cousin was getting married and we all stayed at the Westin in Beaver Creek, right outside of Vail. Since we came in late Friday night, we had two days. On Saturday evening, there was...
It’s Been a Tough Spring…
It's been a tough spring... I gear up in January for a fantastic season and then...BAM...everything changed. First I had to cancel the Shape Half Marathon. This is a race I wanted to do for two years and both years something prevented me from doing it. What I loved about...
I Signed Up for My First Ironman 70.3!
I signed up for my first Ironman 70.3! This isn't the first time I've signed up for an Ironman 70.3, I signed up almost two years ago when DelmoSports took over Atlantic City 70.3. I was going to do it with a group of friends. But, from the moment I...
Where You’ve Been and Where You’re Going…
Where You've Been and Where You're Going... There are times when I look back to when I first started training for triathlons. That was back on June 1, 2014. I was training for my first triathlon - the Captiva Tri in Florida. Here are some of the comments I made...
On Taking a Break…
On Taking a Break... It's difficult to take a break after you've been training for a whole year or at least six to nine months. You feel a sense of loss. You're not sure what to do with yourself. That's what happened to me... I had a cracked molar. My...
It Was a Galloway Weekend in Atlanta
It was a Galloway Weekend in Atlanta I arrived in Atlanta Friday afternoon. I took the Marta, as instructed by the Galloway folks, and went to downtown Atlanta to the Westin Hotel. Jeff Galloway and his store Phidippides is located in Atlanta and he was organizing the Double G that...
Seaford’s Hot Chocolate 5K Run
Seaford's Hot Chocolate 5K Run There's nothing better than running a race and seeing your teammates on the course! Team Galloway LI decided to run this Seaford Hot Chocolate 5K Race as one of our scheduled Saturday runs. Not everyone showed but most of the group was there. Merril and...
Interesting Conversation with the Massage Therapist
Interesting Conversation with the Massage Therapist I get massages. I feel like I have to with all the training I do. If you're reading this and train more than me, then you know it's true. Your body needs it for recovery. Anyway, I was getting a massage and I told...
When It’s One of Those Days…
When it's one of those days... Have you ever had a day where just everything goes wrong? I had two of those days this week and it was frustrating. The week started off well. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, I was able to meet and exceed my training plan, which...
Healing Grotto in Bellmore Review
Healing Grotto in Bellmore Review My husband and I recently moved to North Merrick, Merrick Woods to be exact. We were driving up Newbridge Road to get to the Southern Parkway when we both noticed the Healing Grotto, Ultimate Salt Cave Experience. We were intrigued. "What do you think that...