This past weekend, runners worldwide gathered in Chicago for the Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10K, produced by Lifetime Fitness. Representing almost every city in the United States, it was a vibrant display of the running community's diversity and passion. My running buddy, Trish, and I joined this global event,...
Magdalena Glotzer, Alexander Frank and Joey Alvarez Win the 40th Chicago Triathlon Produced by Life Time
Celebrating its 40th edition, the Chicago Triathlon, produced by Life Time (NYSE:LTH), one of the largest urban triathlons in the world, returned to the nation’s iconic metropolis with approximately 8,000 runners ranging in age from 7 to 86 years old, representing 44 states and 23 countries. Race Weekend Race weekend...
Just a Few Tidbits at the Gym
Tidbit #1 - Competing in the Pool I don't know about you, but I swim alone at my health club. We have four lanes and I am usually next to someone very competitive. Anyway, the other day, I was swimming, minding my own business when I saw a young man...
I Said the “F” Word in the Pool Today
I started training for the Cross Bay Swim in April. My coach has been gradually building up the swims and before the scheduled swim in July, I was up to nearly 20,000 yards a week! Later, the swim was rescheduled to August 12. I was absolutely exhausted. Between not sleeping...
What is the Size of the Pools at Lifetime Fitness in Garden City?
There is so much misinformation on both the web and in the facility at Lifetime Fitness in Garden City. When I first joined, I was told the indoor pool was meters and the outdoor pool was yards. Even when you surf the internet you will see that this is confirmed....
Spin Class at Lifetime Fitness in Garden City
Spin Class at Lifetime Fitness in Garden City I joined Lifetime for a limited time, because once the season kicks in, I need to be outside. However, while it's cold and nasty outside, I figured I would join a gym. I thought about less expensive options, but Lifetime seemed to...
First Tri of the Season – Lifetime Indoor Tri
First Tri of the Season - Lifetime Indoor Tri When Dawn approached Team Galloway Long Island with the notion that we all do the Lifetime Tri in Garden City, many of us were excited! Janeth, Rebecca and Merril also signed up and I knew it would be a great training...
Swimming with LITC at Lifetime Fitness in Garden City
When my friend, Darryn Solotoff invited me to his Masters Swim class at Lifetime Fitness, I was thrilled. For one thing I wanted to check out the gym. I had heard a lot about it. I also wanted to check out his class. I walked in early. I was a...