Running the #NYRRMini10K I'm either getting too old or getting too lazy to leave my house at 4 am or earlier to get to a race. So, lately, I've been booking a hotel room. The night before the NYRR 10K Mini, my daughter and I "pasta'd up" at Becco and...
What Really Happens at BolderBOULDER?
What really happens at BolderBOULDER? When I got the email from BolderBOULDER that they were looking for bloggers to experience the race and to share with their community, I jumped at the opportunity. I hadn’t been to Boulder in years and I know a ton of people in Colorado. I...
Hill Running Concepts Including Trails by Jeff Galloway
Hill Running Concepts Including Trails by Jeff Galloway Keep the effort level and breathing rate consistent and conversational as you approach a hill. Touch lightly as you go up the hill (many trail runners walk up most or all hills). If you insert running segments when going uphill, reduce stride...
Skechers GOrun Forza 2 Review
Skechers GOrun Forza 2 Review The Skechers GOrun Forza 2, the official training shoe of elite marathoner Kara Goucher, is lightweight and responsive with added support for superior stability. I was excited to give it a test drive. Maybe Kara's speed would rub off on me if I wore the...
Should I Run the Miami Half Marathon?
Should I run the Miami half marathon? I asked myself that question several times. And my answer was always, "why not?" Going to Florida to see dad I was going down to Florida to visit my dad the weekend of the January 29, so I figured, while I was there,...
Running in Saint Maarten
Running in Saint Maarten I stayed by Simpson Bay in Saint Maarten on the Dutch side. The roads there were all broken up and there were no sidewalks. In addition to that, there were puddles galore. 8-Mile Run I had an 8 mile run on my Training Peaks schedule so I...
NYRR NYC Marathon Virtual Trainer and VIP Package – Is It Worth It?
NYRR NYC Marathon Virtual Trainer and VIP Package - Is It Worth It? When I paid the $1,000 five months ago for the VIP and virtual trainer package, I wished there was a review post like this one to help me with my decision to purchase this package, which included:...
My NYC Marathon Moment
My NYC Marathon Moment... Weeks leading up to the NYC Marathon were both emotionally and physically stressful. The day before the event, my husband and I stayed in the city because the day of the marathon, I needed to be at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square at 6 am....
5 Mistakes First Time Marathoners Make by Meb Keflezighi
5 Mistakes First Time Marathoners Make by Meb Keflezighi Refusing to taper before the race: A race of 18-20 miles takes about four weeks to recover from. Many marathoners try to squeeze in one last long run as the race approaches, and this leaves them unable to properly recover in time...
Book Review: The RunWalkRun(tm) Method By Jeff Galloway
Book Review: The RunWalkRun Method by Jeff Galloway Ever since I saw Jeff Galloway, Olympian and Running Coach, at a RunDisney event, I've been impressed. I tried his method in various variations but it never seemed to stick, until now. I started working with Jeff during the summer. He's been...