I finally have my race plans for 2015 in place. I'm registered for a ton of NYRR races and am excited to race all the races. ;) Since I haven't raced any NYRR races in a few years my corral seeding has officially been downgraded. Seeding is based on your best race time for a NYRR race. It's such a fast field of runners. When the corral system was first implemented my pace on file was 7:17. Last … [Read more...] about Run As One Race Recap: Racing My Way Into Shape
Archives for April 2015
Are We Really Willing To Give What it Takes to Reach Our Running Goals?
As a fan, a participant and coach it's been an overwhelming week in the world of running. I'm not sure I've ever been so inspired by a group of runners as I was on Monday and maybe even more so today as I procrastinate doing my own workout as I read race recap after race recap. Good race or bad race, these runners have heart and grit. Something that has been standing out to me as a coach the … [Read more...] about Are We Really Willing To Give What it Takes to Reach Our Running Goals?
Book Review: Meb For Mortals
{Note/Disclosure: I received a complimentary advanced review copy of Meb For Mortals: How to Run, think, and Eat like a Champion Marathoner.} Meb Keflezighi has become every runner's hero. While he's been on our radar as a fan favorite for several years now, we grew to love him even more after his unexpected victory at the Boston Marathon in 2014, just two weeks before he turned 39. While, like … [Read more...] about Book Review: Meb For Mortals
Boston Marathon: 3 Things I Wish I Had Done Differently + A Round-up of the Best Tips for Conquering the Course
No doubt you already know that Marathon Monday is one week from today! While, my own running of the Boston Marathon has felt blurry ever since returning home from the race last April, the memories have been flooding back in as runners, spectators and dreamers gear up for the 2015 race. Looking back there are three things I wish I had done differently. #1. Not purchased official gear at the … [Read more...] about Boston Marathon: 3 Things I Wish I Had Done Differently + A Round-up of the Best Tips for Conquering the Course
11 Easy Snacks For Hungry Runners
I've found that snacking can ruin my otherwise pretty healthy diet and is the primary reason for any unwanted extra pounds. Aside from the extra pounds, poor snacking choices leave me feeling constantly hungry and never satisfied, which leads to MORE SNACKING! When I find myself falling down the rabbit hole of reaching for snack after snack, I know it's time to revaluate what I'm reaching for … [Read more...] about 11 Easy Snacks For Hungry Runners