Run nerds, this is a recommendation that's all for you! If you haven't been to the Armory Track (aka New Balance Track & Field Center) head uptown asap for a little inspiration or for a track race of your own. Where: 216 Fort Washington Avenue What & When: NYRR Night at the Races, The National Track & Field Hall of Fame, or watch a track meet. Admittedly, I'm too intimidated to … [Read more...] about Recommended: A Trip to the New Balance Track & Field Center
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Roasted Sweet Potato,Kale and Tahini Rice Bowl
Dinner last night was simple and quick (thanks to frozen organic brown rice from trader joe's). Roasted Sweet Potato, Kale and Tahini Rice Bowl (serves 1) Ingredients - 1/2 cup brown rice (frozen if you can find it) - 1 medium sweet potato (peeled and diced) - 3 cups of kale (washed, de-stemmed and torn or cut into small pieces) - 1/4 cup of dried cranberries - 1 … [Read more...] about Roasted Sweet Potato,Kale and Tahini Rice Bowl
Five Five Ways to Push Past a Plateau
I hit a bit of a writing block today, so I headed to my Facebook wall to find out your fitness questions. Ellie wrote that she wants to know how to get past a plateau. Without having more information about her specific plateau, here are five things you can do to push past a plateau. 1. Mix up your diet. When was the last time you tried a new vegetable or had millet instead of brown rice? … [Read more...] about Five Five Ways to Push Past a Plateau
What it’s Like to Work With a Health Coach
This post has been a long time coming. Last year I spent six months working with a health coach. Marissa, who you've heard about numerous times over the past year served as a game changer for me in 2011. Today, I want to tell you about the process and clear up a few myths regarding health coaches. I'll be honest, in the back of my mind I've always thought a health coach was a fake Registered … [Read more...] about What it’s Like to Work With a Health Coach
2011 Favorites: YOUR Personal Best Fitness Moments
Congratulations to all of you who achieved great fitness goals in 2011!! You all inspire me every single day to not give up! What was your personal best fitness moment of 2011?? … [Read more...] about 2011 Favorites: YOUR Personal Best Fitness Moments
2011 Favorites: Encounters with Professional Athletes and Celebrities
2011 has had a whole lot of sparkle and I think some of that is because I've had some memorable moments with a few stars. I tripped over my two left feet in a La Blast class taught by Dancing with the Stars hottie, Louis Van Amstel at Crunch. I got my butt kicked by former Biggest Loser trainer, Brett Hoebel at 24 Hour Fitness. (read his tips & tricks for getting over the road blocks that … [Read more...] about 2011 Favorites: Encounters with Professional Athletes and Celebrities