So last week I weighed it all out and decided I am absolutely going to run the Suffolk County Half Marathon this Sunday just for fun. [Tweet "Can you run a race just for fun? Check out these 3 ways to make it happen! #runchat #sweatpink"] I even ran 6.2 miles of hills this past weekend and felt great. Testing myself before 13.1 next weekend and totally reaffirming the decision from my 'Run or Don't Run' post last week 🏃💪🏻 10k … [Read more...]
What to Do When Your Marathon Training {or half!} Does Not Go as Planned
First, thanks to everyone who participated in my Well Fed Weeknights giveaway! I was so happy to see that many of my readers share the Paleo excitement that Melissa Joulwan brings in her soon to be released book! Congrats to Christine on being the lucky winner! I’ll be in touch with her personally, but I'll be sure to follow up with more Paleo awesomeness for you all as well :) From Paleo to running (two of my favorite things, btw!), … [Read more...]
Strength and Speed Workout for Time Crunched Runners
Fall is finally here, and many of us now feel like brand new runners. I love breathing in the crisp, cool air, and amazingly enough, I’m actually running faster--and you should be too! Heat and humidity are real factors that drag down performance, but it’s time to kick that labored breathing to the curb. Right now I’m loving this complete workout which combines strength and speed, while pumping fresh autumn air through your body! [Tweet … [Read more...]
3 Crucial Keys to Planning a Realistic Race Schedule
I have to admit that I thought that running and racing were synonymous. Why would one run if it wasn't to race? I am fortunate enough to live in an area where races are so plentiful, we actually have to choose between multiple races on the same day. #firstworldrunnerproblems Anyway, being immersed in the blogging world has opened my eyes to the fact that some people may in fact not actually race, and recently, I have not been racing … [Read more...]
Top 5 Tips for Running at Night + Bonus Night-Time Race Checklist!
This week was the official start of the New York State Parks Summer Run Series, a series of 8 races all around some of Long Island’s best parks and beaches. It’s a great time to not only see what Long Island has to offer, but veteran runners keep coming back for the supportive, positive atmosphere, and post-race party. Runners close out summer nights with a beer, BBQ, music, tents, laughs, and good times all around! One year there was … [Read more...]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- Next Page »
