Summer is definitely my favorite time of year. I run best when it's warm outside. And although I once falsely proclaimed to love winter running, I lied. I hate winter running. I love summer. I love warm weather. I love sunshine. I want to bottle up all these feelings I have about warm weather and the sunshine to create a special glitter that can be brought out to be sprinkled on the … [Read more...] about 4 Post-Run Simple Summer Smoothies
Archives for May 2015
2015 Brooklyn Half Marathon Race Recap: I’ve Got a Long Way to Go
Training: After a stressful few months, I decided to make some changes to my original Brooklyn Half Marathon training plan and just do base-building runs (though I did full on race one 4-miler and semi-raced another). My mileage peaked at 26 miles the week before the race. I took a mini taper for race week with the hopes I wouldn't totally blow up on Saturday. I honestly had no idea what to … [Read more...] about 2015 Brooklyn Half Marathon Race Recap: I’ve Got a Long Way to Go
The Skinny on this Season’s Run Shorts
The collection of barely worn shorts and the amount of money I've wasted on them is frustrating. It feels as if I'm forever on a quest to find the perfect pair that don't ride up, chafe or fit like a diaper. Speaking with other women runners I know, I'm not alone in feeling frustrated. Since how a pair of shorts fit in the dressing room isn't always a sign of how they'll perform while running, … [Read more...] about The Skinny on this Season’s Run Shorts
Shoe Review: Hoka One One Clifton
This is not a sponsored post. I purchased these shoes at New York Running Company's 3rd Avenue location in NYC. Several weeks ago after being online friends for quite some time, I finally got to meet the lovely and speedy Kristy aka DressySweats. Over brunch on the Upper West Side I got the inside scoop on why she loves Hoka One One and how they've been a game changer for her. I … [Read more...] about Shoe Review: Hoka One One Clifton