Seriously, where does the time go? If anyone has any way of slowing down the year 2012 please let me know! I feel like I've grown so much in the past six months of this year. Mostly, I'm learning to trust in my ability to fulfill my dreams. There are definitely days I still doubt myself, but I believe in myself more and more each day. Now, let's check-in on the fitness goals I set for … [Read more...] about Summer Fitness Goals
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Recommended: Garmin 210 GPS Watch
My first GPS watch was a lemon. When it died and refused to work after sporadically using it for a year and half, I was bummed to say the least. Angry that I had spent a significant amount of money on a watch that wasn't a good value, I ran watch-less for several months. I played with the idea of training for the New York City Marathon without a watch of any kind, but quickly realized that I … [Read more...] about Recommended: Garmin 210 GPS Watch
Running in the Heat is Prep Work
I think 80% of New Yorkers are hating this heat wave we're having. Sure, I too have complained about it a little, but for the most part I'm thankful for the warmth and the humidity. Why? Because that if I'm smart about hydration and pacing, it will make me a stronger runner. I'm not the best at doing speedwork consistently, but I love a challenging run. I think that's why I ran when it was 100 … [Read more...] about Running in the Heat is Prep Work
You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: What Happened at the NYRR Mini 10k
Saturday morning I woke up bright and early made myself a cup of coffee, put on my race gear, and headed outside to meet up with Jess. We jogged two miles to the start of the New York Road Runner's Mini 10k (an all women's race). During our warm-up we discussed our disdain for the 6.2 mile distance and our expectations for the race. When Jess and I arrived in our corral, I was really … [Read more...] about You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: What Happened at the NYRR Mini 10k
Tonight’s Run
Tonight, I had speed work on my training schedule. The warm-up started as soon as my feet hit the pavement just outside my apartment door. Two miles later the first 2-minute interval started. One minute into it, my legs felt like they might collapse. I finished the interval, recovered and started the second one. Half-way through I could tell that these intervals were going to do more harm than … [Read more...] about Tonight’s Run
A New Challenge: New Balance Reach the Beach Relay
Oh... let's see when was the last time I ran a relay race? Middle school, maybe? I don't know, but when you say the word "relay" all I can think is, "Don't drop the baton!" source Relay races which are all the rage right now, aren't something I gave much thought until reading about Susan's adventures at Hood to Coast last summer. Reading her posts made me long for a relay team of my own. A few … [Read more...] about A New Challenge: New Balance Reach the Beach Relay