With the government mandate to keep socially distant and wear masks, there are very few places to run. When I go to the parks, they are packed with people. So, I have been staying local, running around my neighborhood. During the last few runs around my neighborhood, I have been...
Bolder Athletic Wear Running Skirt Review
Discount Code Available at the End of the Blog Post! Runners like to have fun. We can be goofy and wear silly running apparel when we want, but, we are also competitive. I met the owners of Bolder Athletic Wear at the Donna Marathon in Jacksonville. The booth at the...
Set Up Your Own Team Race Using Final Surge
Discount Code At the End of the Blog Most of the races in 2020 have or will be canceled or postponed due to COVID-19. To offer athletes an opportunity to continue to compete while building their skills, Final Surge, a training app similar to Training Peaks but more robust, is...
What Can You Do If The Gyms Are Closed?
Although working with weights is important to build strength, there are lots of different ways to get in a workout at home using no gym equipment. Recently, I did some research and have curated some ways to do strength training at home. Here is what you can do if your...
UA Hovr Machina Review
If you are looking for a great beginner shoe with solid cushioning, the UA HOVR™ may be the shoe you are looking for! The new UA HOVR™ Machina is light, flexible and easily connects to your iPhone or Android using the MapMyRun app. About the UA HOVR™ I love the...
NYC Virtual Half Marathon at Cedar Creek Park
I was psyched to run the NYC Half Marathon this year. This would have been my third NYC Half. Instead, I ran the NYC Virtual Half Marathon. NYC Half Marathon Cancellation A few days before the NYC Half Marathon, I got an email saying that they were canceling the race...
Running Around Lake Eola
Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando is gorgeous. There's a great running path that circles around the lake and it's about .85 miles. A couple of weeks ago, I had a quick getaway from the NYC cold and while visiting my son, I got to experience the path and wow, what...
The Donna Half Marathon Race Recap
There's something special about running a race through neighborhoods. I've done it a few times and each time was more special than the next. The 13th Annual Donna Half Marathon, in Jacksonville, Florida, was no different. It was a racer/spectator experience. The race weekend always starts with an expo. Dawn,...
Is Running the Disney Half Marathon Worth it?
I've been wanting to race in a Disney Half for a long time but I wondered if it was worth the ticket price. The cost of the 2020 WDW half marathon was $188 and included a long-sleeved tech shirt, finisher medal, and "access to a Family Reunion area with live...
What to Wear Running in the Winter
I love running when it's cold outside. But, every year, I go through the same scenario. I look at my closet and open my drawers and can't figure out what to wear! This year was particularly challenging. It went from 60 degrees Fahrenheit to 30 degrees Fahrenheit in a matter...