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Archives for November 2011
A Party for #runnerds & A Run With a Pro
In a meeting earlier this week there was a round-table discussion where everyone told the group what fitness goal they had met this year. Hmm... well let's see... I was injured when this year started and it looks like I'll be injured when this year ends. I did not set a one mile p.r. as expected. I did not set a 1/2 marathon p.r. I will not be running the NYCM tomorrow. But, I did learn that I … [Read more...] about A Party for #runnerds & A Run With a Pro
NYCM By the Numbers
Today, I spent four hours at the NYCM expo, but didn't get a chance to look around because I was busy hanging out at the Girls on the Run booth. I did however see Dori, Lauren and Gia when they stopped by the booth after picking up their marathon bibs. It was so great to see their excited faces. If you're looking for a way to get involved with GIrls on the Run NYC, you sign-up here to be a race … [Read more...] about NYCM By the Numbers
Bart Yasso Answers Your Last Minute NYCM Questions Part 2
I'm still a little in awe of how exciting this week is getting. You'll be pleased to know that there is only one NYCM per year and therefore, I'll resume to writing about other fitness topics next week, but for now it's all marathon all the time on FCITC. Yesterday, was part one of my Q&A session with Bart Yasso, Chief Running Officer at Runner's World. Today he tackles two more questions … [Read more...] about Bart Yasso Answers Your Last Minute NYCM Questions Part 2
Bart Yasso Answers Your Last Minute NYCM Questions Part 1
If you're an avid reader of Runner's World, then Bart Yasso needs no introduction. In fact, I bet you've even cursed his name a time or two doing the famous "Yasso 800s" workout. If you aren't familiar with Bart, he's the Chief Running Officer at Runner's World and all around running celebrity. Today, I had the opportunity to speak with Bart over the phone and ask him a few of your last minute … [Read more...] about Bart Yasso Answers Your Last Minute NYCM Questions Part 1
The Race Within a Race: Foot Locker Five Borough Challenge
Each year five runners are chosen to represent each of the New York City boroughs during the New York City Marathon to compete in the Foot Locker Five Borough Challenge. These five individuals will run the first 13.1 miles of the marathon together and then race to the finish. The winner receives a Tiffany trophy and bragging rights for having the fastest borough. Today, I headed over to the old … [Read more...] about The Race Within a Race: Foot Locker Five Borough Challenge