I've been wearing Brooks Running Shoes for a long time now. When I walked into a running store several years ago, the salespeople talked me into buying the Brooks Ghost shoes, which I loved. Recently, I had the opportunity to sample the Brooks New Revel 4 Running Shoe. When I...
2020 is the Year of the Virtual Race
2020 is certainly the year of the virtual race. I've never seen more diverse races than ever before from swimming distances to biking distances and more! Running across the country When we went into phase 2 or 3 in New York State, my running group, WeRWalkRunLI and I started to calculate our...
Mesa Trail Shoe Review
When I first started running, barefoot running was the craze. Every shoe manufacturer made a natural shoe for running. Then, everything changed and shoe companies started making only cushioned shoes. So, when I found the folks from Xero Shoes at a trade show last year, I was intrigued. They let...
A Runner’s Diary – Photographs of Runners
Capturing Runners in Motion: The Art of Bob Giglione’s Photography Few photographers can capture the spirit of athletes like my talented friend Bob Giglione. With years of experience behind the lens, Bob has honed his craft to tell meaningful stories through his work, particularly in the world of running photography....
Skechers Go Run Forza 4 Hyper Review
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...