"It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get up." – Vince Lombardi Before writing posts when I'm down in the dumps about something, I often put on my rose colored glasses. The positivity and cheer-leading you see and read here is genuine, but some times it's a pep talk meant more for my own psyche rather than for anyone else. That was 100% the case after I ran the Richmond … [Read more...] about Truth: I Almost Quit
Archives for January 2013
Say it, Do it! {1 Week Down, 15 To Go}
{If you’re new to SIDI here’s some info: At the beginning of each week on FCITC “Say it, Do it” is a chance for us to commit to our workouts for the week by saying them out loud here and keeping each other accountable.} After today's run, I realized just how much I love training for a race. There was a time period when I disliked running to train, but right now I adore training for a specific … [Read more...] about Say it, Do it! {1 Week Down, 15 To Go}
Peak Performance Analysis (Giveaway NYC only)
It's no secret, I credit Finish Line Physical therapy with getting me through 2012 and enabling me to continue to do the things I love, especially running. Before going to FLPT, I had been going to some pretty great therapists, but they weren't overly familiar with runners or athletes. They helped me tremendously, but weren't able to get my hamstring back on track with functioning. I still have … [Read more...] about Peak Performance Analysis (Giveaway NYC only)
Soundtrack of My Workout: The Spark of the Resolutioners
I get it. Just the sound of the word "resolution" can be annoying this time of year especially when it comes to hearing that word at the gym or your favorite boutique fitness studio. Resolutioners make snagging a bike in my favorite Soul Cycle class even more challenging than normal, and forget about finding a tiny corner at the gym to do a plank in. Every spot at every gym seems to be taken up … [Read more...] about Soundtrack of My Workout: The Spark of the Resolutioners
Say it, Do it! {firsts}
{If you’re new to SIDI here’s some info: At the beginning of each week on FCITC “Say it, Do it” is a chance for us to commit to our workouts for the week by saying them out loud here and keeping each other accountable.} Excitement, hope and ambition lurk around every corner of the gym this time of year. It's also lurking around here on FCITC as the first SIDI of the year coincides with the first … [Read more...] about Say it, Do it! {firsts}
Join Team Lululemon for NJ Marathon/Half Marathon
We want YOU to be on our team!! Training for your first half marathon or training for your best half marathon in NYC just got even better! This winter Abby and I will be coaching a team of runners for the NJ Half/ Full Marathon at Lululemon E. 66th Street. Mark your calendar for January 12 at 9:00a.m. and join us for our kick-off meeting. Here you'll meet your coaches, your training partners, … [Read more...] about Join Team Lululemon for NJ Marathon/Half Marathon