Ahhh, the glory of marathon week. This week is truly a runner's dream. It's packed with fun events for both marathoners and non-marathoners. Obviously, I'm not running the race, but I am giddy with excited for everything NYC Marathon related this week. The first event of the week is the Poland Spring Marathon Kickoff 5-mile race. I ran this race just for fun and without a time goal. Which … [Read more...] about Poland Spring Marathon Kick Off Race Recap
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Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
Don't forget to enter my Body By Bethenny DVD Giveaway! When I woke up this morning it was 58 degrees outside, making it the perfect day to bring back pumpkin oatmeal. Before heading out to teach Boot Camp I whipped up a batch that tasted just like pumpkin pie. 1/2 cup of oats 1/2 cup of 100% pumpkin puree 1 T. of almond butter tons of Pumpkin Pie Spice 1 t. of vanilla 1 T of Attune … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
Continental Airlines Fifth Avenue Mile Recap
My biggest running slump since 1999 hit mid-May and finally ended today at the Continental Airlines Fifth Avenue Mile. For longer races, I usually have a race strategy. I know what kind of pace to average. I know how to start, how to finish and how to navigate the crowd. Today, I had no idea what to expect. I haven't ran a mile for time in years (which I guess is a confession to not really … [Read more...] about Continental Airlines Fifth Avenue Mile Recap
Shortest Race
The High Heel-a-thon was the shortest race I've ran since high school. Tomorrow, I'll be running the shortest road race I've ran in sneakers in eons. The Continental Airlines Fifth Avenue Mile is tomorrow. After the age group heats, there is a professional race. Both Bernard Lagat and Shannon Rowbury will be competing. Watch live streaming video from nyrr at livestream.com … [Read more...] about Shortest Race
Live’s High Heel-A-Thon
I admit to being nervous. I admit to not practicing. I admit that running a race in heels was surprisingly the most fun I've had at a race all year. Shoe Rules Minimum heel height of 3 inches with a maximum circumference of 3 inches No wedges No platforms No mules or clogs No backless shoes No taping or adhering shoes to feet Cannot be modified or altered from it's original design No … [Read more...] about Live’s High Heel-A-Thon
Push-up Progresssion
It's time to Take it To the Next Level by saying goodbye to girlie push-ups forever! How to progress from a modified push-up to a full push-up #1. Believe in your own strength: You are stronger than you think. You DO have the strength to perform a full push-up, whether you think you do or not. It just takes practice. #2. Take the training wheels off: For push-ups this translates as take your … [Read more...] about Push-up Progresssion