The entire EventPower LI team do such a great job organizing incredible races. They never cease to amaze me! The 2nd year Stepping Stone Lighthouse 5K Run was no different. This was one of the best races I ran on Long Island in a long time! The setting was magnificent...
How to Become a More Efficient Runner with Speed Runner
Are you looking for actionable speed running tips to enhance your performance? Renowned coach, author, and record-breaking runner Pete Magill brings unparalleled expertise to athletes everywhere. His groundbreaking book SpeedRunner: 4 Weeks to Your Fastest Leg Speed in Any Sport has transformed how countless runners train. Now, through this insightful...
Hiking on an 8-Mile Trail in Sedona, Arizona
Crossing the creeks on a Sedona Trail Hiking on an 8-Mile Trail in Sedona, Arizona Phoenix is brutal in the summer! The average temperature is 110 degrees, but on some days it goes up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit! To help stay cool, my family and I decided to go on...
Stryd Power Meter Review
Stryd Power Meter Review Move over Cyclists, there aren't just power meters for bikes any longer, Power meters for runners have been perfected through the years and they are hot! I remember when Stryd started a few years ago and sent me a power meter. I was impressed but found...
Protein Review: SYNTHA 6 Cold Stone Creamery
Protein Review: SYNTHA 6 Cold Stone Creamery When the PR folks at SYNTHA-6® approached me to check out a new protein recovery drink and told me it was Cold Stone Creamery birthday cake remix, I jumped. WHAT??? I love Cold Stone Creamery and having a protein powder that replicated the...
Trail Sneaker Review: Brooks Mazama 2 Trail Shoes
Trail Sneaker Review: Brooks Mazama 2 Trail Shoes There have been great things said about the Brooks Mazama 2 Trail Shoes, so, I was glad I had the opportunity to try them out! The Brooks Mazama 2 has a 6mm drop from heal to toe, they are only 9.3 oz,...
Running Alongside the Wineries
In late August, my family and I went to Napa. We took a detour before dropping off my son back at UC Berkeley. On the second day of our visit, I decided to run a short three-mile run. In Napa, they have a bike trail that runs along the railroad,...
Book Review: Running out of Gas by Scott Ludwig
Book Review: Running out of Gas by Scott Ludwig At one point or another, all runners think they are "running out of gas." But, in fact, something keeps on pulling us back in to run more, longer, and harder. Scott Ludwig's new book, Running Out of Gas - A Lifelong...
HOKA One One Clifton 5 Sneaker Review
HOKA One One Clifton 5 Sneaker Review I fell in love with the Hoka Clifton 4's when I first tried them on. I ended up buying two more pairs because I liked them that much. When the Clifton 5's came out, I was a little reluctant to try them on....
What You See When You Run…
What You See When You Run… I want to preface this story with a thank you to my friend, Nicole Thomas who is an Ironman Triathlete. She posts photos on Facebook of what she sees when she runs. I'm usually so focused inward that I don't notice what I see...