{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.} It's 7:30 p.m., I'm in Philly for one more night and already I'm in my p.j.'s fighting off sleep. As soon as I get back to the Big Apple I'll give you the full report from race … [Read more...] about Say it, Do it! {Philly Edition}
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Q&A Thursday: Advice for the Beginner
Running isn't easy. I work with quite a few people who are just beginning of their running journey. The thing I most often hear myself telling them, is "stick with it long enough for it to feel good and if you do your golden." It can take months before a new runner achieves the illusive runner's high. In the beginning every run feels like work. In a fast food world full of popular crash diets and … [Read more...] about Q&A Thursday: Advice for the Beginner
Visions of 1st Avenue
These posts have been so random lately. Gone (for now) are the days of tips, tricks and maybe even recipes. Lately, for the most part I've just been sharing my marathon training thoughts here. A separation between work and this blog has to happen from time to time, so for now I'm saving the professional advice stuff for Q&A Thursdays (or whatever day I happen to answer a question from a … [Read more...] about Visions of 1st Avenue
Stronger Than Yesterday
This is the first year I've ever uttered the words " I can't wait for winter." As a southerner my first few winters in NYC were rough to say the least. I never knew a scarf actually had a function and I definitely thought a wool coat was the only thing one needed to stay warm. Obviously, I froze my tush off the first several years I lived here. Looking back it's pathetic that I didn't investigate … [Read more...] about Stronger Than Yesterday
Say it, Do it! {music saves the day}
{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.} I don't run with music often, so I may not be the best judge of running music, but this has to be one of the best songs to run to ever! I'm just not enjoying these long runs … [Read more...] about Say it, Do it! {music saves the day}
Q & A Thursday: Becoming a Personal Trainer
G asks: I'm considering becoming a personal trainer. I'm already working with a couple of friends to help them improve their fitness. That all being said, I was wondering if you had any advice about what I should consider as I contemplate this journey. Are there any books you would recommend on the subject? Also what is the hardest thing about being a personal trainer, instructor etc.? And what … [Read more...] about Q & A Thursday: Becoming a Personal Trainer