I remember that at the start line of my first half marathon I had only one goal: Finish. My goal at every race since has been different: Finish faster. I am running a 15K on Saturday. It will be the longest race that I have run since my most recent half marathon in April. My […]
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Workouts – like anything important in life – are something you need to make time for. For me, mornings are the ideal time to work out. Starting my day with a good sweat means that I will feel more energized and at ease throughout the day. It also has the effect of leading to smarter, […]
Chanukah starts on Sunday. Are you still wondering what to get the runner in your life? Here are eight recommendations; one for each night. And with all but one item under $30, they are affordable enough that you could buy them all. You know, if you’re baller. 1. Running Jacket – It is a necessity […]
We’re close enough now that I can start writing about my underwear. Right? Right. When I first got back in to running regularly, about two years ago, I ran in the same undergarments that I typically wore to the gym: various thongs in a variety of fabrics (cotton, modal, nylon); and quickly paid the price. […]
I found this really helpful post about speed training on the Runner’s World website a few days ago. I’ve heard people talk about fartleks and tempo runs before but never really knew what it meant. To date, the training guides that I have relied upon have called for things like “aerobic intervals” and “gentle pickups” […]
This morning, I ran in Join the Voices, a five-mile race in Central Park benefiting Voices Against Brain Cancer. New York Road Runners organizes a number of races throughout the year in collaboration with charitable organizations. Heartfelt speeches are often given at the start. But the ones that really get to me are the ones […]
Last year was the first year that I ran regularly outdoors throughout the winter. In previous years, I took to the treadmill or chose other workouts instead. But last winter, I was training for the NYC Half, and committed to running four days per week outdoors. As the weather changed, I got quite an education […]
I shouldn’t have to tell you that things don’t always go according to plan. I have been shuffling my runs around a bit recently because I have three races pretty close together. I ran a four-miler on November 18th, and have a five-miler coming up on Sunday and a 15k (my target race) on the 15th […]
On Sunday, I ran a four mile race. For a short race such as Race to Deliver, I like to begin my race preparations three days out. Three days before race day, I go for my final pre-race training run. I wanted to keep my legs fresh for race day but not feel as though […]
Sunday was a day of success, indulgence and a few not-so-guilty guilty pleasures. I crossed the finish line of Race to Deliver in 35:10 on Sunday morning. After taking an apple from one of the kind volunteers, I headed over to a quiet bench to stretch out. After a few moments, a fellow runner asked […]
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