I'm bored with talking about my injuries so I'll spare you the dramatic details of what's been happening since I was side-lined from the New York City Marathon last year. What I want to share with you is about my trip to Finish Line Physical Therapy. A few weeks ago I was tweeting about how much I loved my first experience on the Alter G at Equinox when Finish Line Physical Therapy reached out to … [Read more...] about Getting to the Bottom of It: A Trip to Finish Line Physical Therapy
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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
A Party for #runnerds & A Run With a Pro
In a meeting earlier this week there was a round-table discussion where everyone told the group what fitness goal they had met this year. Hmm... well let's see... I was injured when this year started and it looks like I'll be injured when this year ends. I did not set a one mile p.r. as expected. I did not set a 1/2 marathon p.r. I will not be running the NYCM tomorrow. But, I did learn that I … [Read more...] about A Party for #runnerds & A Run With a Pro
Bart Yasso Answers Your Last Minute NYCM Questions Part 1
If you're an avid reader of Runner's World, then Bart Yasso needs no introduction. In fact, I bet you've even cursed his name a time or two doing the famous "Yasso 800s" workout. If you aren't familiar with Bart, he's the Chief Running Officer at Runner's World and all around running celebrity. Today, I had the opportunity to speak with Bart over the phone and ask him a few of your last minute … [Read more...] about Bart Yasso Answers Your Last Minute NYCM Questions Part 1
Dinner in a Hurry: Garlicky Lentil Greens
Aside learning I'm not lazy in the kitchen, with Marissa's help I've realized that making dinner for myself after a long day of teaching and training doesn't have to take a huge effort and an exhausting amount of time. You see, I'm slow in the kitchen. If a recipe says it takes thirty minutes to make, it takes me an hour. Can someone explain this to me? What I've learned is that prepping is key. … [Read more...] about Dinner in a Hurry: Garlicky Lentil Greens
Knowing When to Call It
Alternate titles for this post: "One Year, 47 Days Until the 2012 NYCM" "Learning to Take My Own Advice" "When the Shit Hits the Fan" "It's My Pity Party and I'll Eat Pizza & Drink Wine if I Want To" ********************************************************************* Last Friday for the first time in weeks during one of many long talks with my physical therapist (turned running … [Read more...] about Knowing When to Call It