So you want to run a half marathon but have only run 5K's or 10K's so far? Here are five tips that I wish I knew before I ran my first a half marathon: 1. Get a good pair of sneakers and socks! Everyone tells you to go to your...
Ocean to Sound 50Mile Relay Experience
Long Island is simply beautiful. I love our sandy white beaches by the Atlantic Ocean and I love the stunning marinas on the North Shore by the Sound. I feel so blessed to be living here and when the announcement came for the Ocean to Sound 50 Mile relay, a...
NYRR Bronx 10 Mile Race Experience
"Boogie Down in The Bronx" was this year's theme at the NYRR Bronx 10 Mile Race last weekend. As I boogied down, I focused on thinking about my cousin, Mindy, and the rest of my family who grew up here, including my mom. I dedicated this race to both my...
Raphaelson & Levine HOPE Runs Here 5K Race Experience
Three years ago, I started Team Galloway LI after training with Jeff Galloway for the NYC Marathon. There were approximately 12 members in the group at that time. Today, we have more than 35 members. Some of the team Galloway LI members at the HOPE run! Dawn was one of...
End of the Summer Run Series
Every Monday evening for most of the summer, EliteFeats produced the Summer Run Series. The Natural Heritage Trust retained them as part of the New York State Parks Department. About the Summer Race Series There were eight races at various parks across Long Island including Sunken Meadow, Heckscher, Hempstead Lake...
UJA-Federation AquaRun Race Review
I worked for UJA-Federation many years ago and saw first hand the work that they did in our community. One of the agencies that benefitted from UJA was called Altro Health & Rehabilitation Services. I was the director of PR and Development. We helped people with psychiatric disabilities and helped...
Triathlon Race Checklist
Every time I race in a triathlon, I search the internet frantically looking for a checklist. So to make things a little easier for you (and for me), I created a triathlon race checklist. So, if you're packing for a race, you can use this checklist to make sure you...
Marcum Workplace Challenge Review
In late July, I attended the Marcum Workplace Challenge as an invite from Farrell Fritz Law Firm. This was the first time in many years attending the challenge. I attended the challenge more than 10 years ago when HJMT had a team there. We had about a dozen people participating...
Travel and Training
I travel a lot. I also train a lot. So, when I travel, I try to get to training. Recently, I went to Fort Lauderdale to take care of some business for my dad. I decided to stay on the beach in Ft Lauderdale and I'm glad I did. Although...
Running and Triathlon Inspired Podcasts
Here are our newest running and triathlon inspired podcasts for your learning and listening enjoyment: TriBike Transport - What are they and how can they help you have a stressless race? Find out all about who they are and what they do on this podcast - https://bit.ly/2JVjJh8 iTri - Building...