Let's see, where were we the last time we talked about my training goals... Oh, yeah! Right! I was going to run both the Chicago and NYC Marathon this fall after seven weeks of not running. In a nutshell that's not happening. For the last three years (though I only ran 2 marathons due to injury) all I've focused on is the marathon. When you go from marathon to marathon to … [Read more...] about Marathons May Cause Tunnel Vision
Archives for September 2013
Quickie Post-Run Strength Workout
Raise your hand if you're slacking on your core work now that the mileage is piling up during fall training? If your hand is raised, you aren't alone. Many of my clients struggle to fit in core work and strength training once the weekly mileage starts to peak and there's very little time to do anything other than run, stretch and shower. The solution to this problem is simple. You don't have … [Read more...] about Quickie Post-Run Strength Workout
Runner’s High (Five) Friday
The first week of September is about to wrap up and the weather is insane in NYC. In fact the weather is so good I suggest you logoff, tell your boss you're leaving work early and go for a run. (do it!) Here are five people I'd like to high five this week: The first high five for this week goes to Jocelyn. This enthusiastic runner is leaving NYC and packing up to start a new exciting job … [Read more...] about Runner’s High (Five) Friday
Race Pace Training Diaries: 5 Things Training For My 1st Marathon Has Taught Me (so far)
The fall edition of Race Pace Training Diaries follows Brittany, a Race Pace Runner, on her journey of training for her first marathon, the New York City Marathon on November 3rd. Learn more about Brittany here or follow her daily adventures on twitter. Phew, the past few weeks have been crazy! August is always the busiest month for me at work, but I’ve also been apartment hunting, had a family … [Read more...] about Race Pace Training Diaries: 5 Things Training For My 1st Marathon Has Taught Me (so far)
Okay, Let’s Do This!
Hi! I hope your summer has been an amazing time full of fun runs, goal chasing and lots of recovery time in the sun. The glorious fall season is about to begin and as usual I feel myself becoming nostalgic for the days when my affinity for putting one foot in front of the other over and over again first began. September will forever remind me of middle school cross country. For … [Read more...] about Okay, Let’s Do This!