NYRR #Queens10K - An Epic Race I had always wanted to run the New York Road Runners Queens 10K. But, every year, it seemed it came out on a bad weekend and I was unable to attend. The appeal for me was that it is set in Flushing Meadow Park...
Book Review: RUN FOREVER – Your Complete Guide to Healthy Lifetime Running
Book Review: RUN FOREVER - Your Complete Guide to Healthy Lifetime Running I've read a lot of books about running and triathlons, but I think this may be one of the most comprehensive books on running that I've read in a long time. It's a perfect book for a beginner...
THE NEW BLISTER RESISTS BY BALEGA
THE NEW BLISTER RESISTS BY BALEGA - Guest Blog Spring is the season of rebirth, so it only seems fitting for the rebirth of our Blister Resists! We love this line so much we couldn’t help but give it a little bit more TLC. We’ve incorporated research on what makes the...
Riverhead Rocks 10Miler Race Review
Riverhead Rocks 10Miler Race Review I've wanted to run the Riverhead Rocks 10Miler Race since it's inception a year ago. I had heard it was a great race so I proposed it to Team Galloway Long Island. Unfortunately, most of the members had a prior commitment so, it was only Ray and me...
The Snowflake Run in Long Beach – Race Review
The Snowflake Run in Long Beach - Race Review Long Beach, New York is a great place to run. They have a beautiful boardwalk that spans nearly 2.1 miles in each direction. The Snowflake Race is held every year in February. It's usually the coldest (or one of the coldest)...
Sneaker Review: Brooks Ghost 10
Sneaker Review: Brooks Ghost 10 The last time I wore Brooks Ghosts was several years ago when I ran the NYC Half Marathon. I remember enjoying them. Really enjoying them. But then I started wearing "barefoot type shoes" and went away from wearing them. When I was in Atlanta, I...
The Long Distance Runner’s Guide to Injury Prevention and Treatment Book Review
The Long Distance Runner's Guide to Injury Prevention and Treatment Book Review If you run, which you probably do if you're reading this blog, you know that running and injuries can sometimes be synonymous. That is why it's important to have a book like The Long Distance Runner's Guide to...
What is Strava Anyway?
What is Strava Anyway? I've been using Strava as a premium member for a while now. I don't utilize all of what the online program/app offers, but I do know that it offers quite a lot including: Beacon -- If you have the premium edition of Strava, you will be...
Book Review: The 30-Minute Runner Smart Training for Busy Beginners
Book Review: The 30-Minute Runner Smart Training for Busy Beginners As soon as I read the forward of the book, The 30-Minute Runner -- Smarter Training for the Busy Beginner by, Duncan Larkin, I was hooked. This book was written to "honor every runner who has ever come across the...
Who is faster? The Ultimate State Comparison for Marathons
Who is faster? The Ultimate State Comparison for Marathons By: RunRepeat.com Here is a study that was sent to me that I thought was interesting to share. It was done by Jens Jakob Andersen and assisted by Ivanka Andreeva Nikolova. The team has the following credentials: Andersen is a former...