Running in NYC is great. There are tons of routes available to run and if you're visiting NYC or live here and want to know what routes to take your friends on, here are some great routes that showcase some of the best landmarks in NYC. The best thing about these routes, you don't have to run marathons to be able to tackle these doable distances. If you have a mapmyrun account you can send … [Read more...] about 5 Great NYC Running Routes
My Fall Race Schedule
Supposedly this is the last official week of summer. On my run today in Central Park I noticed a few leaves are already changing colors. My initial thought was the first tree I saw must be dying and then I noticed other trees that were transforming as well. Fall always leads to winter, so I'm not super stoked about the future change in seasons. I am however pretty excited about my fall racing … [Read more...] about My Fall Race Schedule
Fuel School
If you're training for a fall marathon or half marathon, it's likely you are upping the mileage and ready to add some mid-run fuel to your routine. Finding a fueling option that works well for you is super easy for some runners and rather complicated for others. If you are trying mid-run fuel for the first time, go to your local running store and look to see which fuel looks the most appealing … [Read more...] about Fuel School
2015 NYRR R-U-N 5k Recap: PR, Maybe?
How long ago did races begin posting race results online? However long ago that began was the last time I ran a 5k as fast as I did last Thursday night. I have mixed feelings about this race and these results. For one, I didn't run a smart race. For two, I haven't truly raced a 5k in many years. For three, I ran almost the exact same splits I've been running for the last three miles of the past … [Read more...] about 2015 NYRR R-U-N 5k Recap: PR, Maybe?
My Summer Training Credo
Run in the heat. Run up the biggest hill. Run with a faster friend. Run in the rain. Run when you don't want to. Run when the going gets tough. Run faster even when you feel like you can't. Run without attachment to the outcome. Run without limits. Do the hard thing now so that come race day, you'll have conquered every challenge in your path and nothing can stop … [Read more...] about My Summer Training Credo
Running App Round-up: Our Running Buddies Share What Apps They Love & Why
With marathon training season kicking off for so many runners, Jess and I thought this would be an ideal time to provide everyone with some extra resources that could be helpful for training. We checked in with some of our running friends to see which apps they recommend. Let us know in the comments section which one is your favorite! STEVE MURA Favorite running apps: Strava & … [Read more...] about Running App Round-up: Our Running Buddies Share What Apps They Love & Why