The last time I ran a local race was in 2019. I believe the last race that I did may have been the NYRR Bronx 10 Miler. That was a great race for me. It felt easy and quick. When I finished I was so happy. As part of the...
UA FLOW Velociti Elite Review
On Sunday, November 6, Sharon Lokedi, of UA Mission Run Dark Sky Distance won the 2022 New York City Marathon. She wore a World Athletics-approved prototype of the next iteration of the UA FLOW Velociti Elite. Her time of 2:23:23. Lokedi traditionally specializes in the 5k, 10k, and half marathon...
Adidas Apparel Review: Quality Sportswear for All Occasions
A few months ago, I went to the adidas outlet in Deer Park, Long Island, and bought myself my first tracksuit. It was thrilling because I never ran on the track team, let alone ran track in High School. As you know, I started running at 48 and started competing...
Ultimate Direction Hydration Vest and Running Belt Review
At The Running Event, I had the pleasure of meeting with Ultimate Direction and exploring their exciting range of products! They showcased an impressive collection of hydration vests and running belts, specially designed for dedicated runners and triathletes. Trail Vest One standout item was the stylish Trail Vest, shown to...
Skora Fit Sneaker Review
If you like barefoot sneakers with a wide toe box and extreme comfort, you will love Skora sneakers. I was first introduced to Skora many years ago when I first started running. At that time, the minimalist movement was prominent and many of sneaker stores sold zero-drop shoes. Skora Fit...
Tips on How to Run Faster
As a certified running coach with RRCA, I often get the same question - "How can I run faster?" I think everyone wants to run faster, no matter if you are an elite athlete or a back-of-the-packer. So, here are some tips to help you run faster: Strength training: Incorporate...
Are All Insoles the Same?
At The Running Event in Austin last month, there were a number of insole companies there trying to sell their insoles to retail shops throughout the country. I met several different brands that I was either familiar with or unfamiliar with. I appreciated them taking the time out of the...
New Product Roundup at TRE
I met so many interesting companies at The Running Event in Austin in December. They all had viable products and I wanted to share a round-up here: VimHue This is a new cap company specifically for women. What's interesting about this cap is that you can wear your hair in...
OS1st Product Review
At The Running Event in Austin, TX, I went to get insoles for my sneakers. While at one of the insole booths, I was recommended to go to OS1st and check out their products. I headed over that way and spoke with a woman who seemed very knowledgeable. She told...
Drankful Hydration Review
There's something to be said about carrying your hydration at the hip and not on the back. I've always just used a backpack but recently had the opportunity to check out Drankful Hip Pack. And, I'm glad I did. The Drankful Hip Pack can be used for hiking, cycling, road...