Most bars are filled with preservatives and either lots of sugar or lots of sugar substitutes. So, when Kate's Real Food approached me and ask if I would be interested in checking out their new product, I obliged. How it happened... Kate was a ski bum in Jackson Hole in...
How to Swim in Choppy Water
At the end of August on Long Island, it felt like fall had already started. I had a swim date to meet my friend, Lisa, at Tobay Beach, about five miles east of Jones Beach. When I got to the beach, I met another teammate, Peggy. Choppy Water "Wow, the...
Raphaelson & Levine HOPE Runs Here 5K Race Experience
Three years ago, I started Team Galloway LI after training with Jeff Galloway for the NYC Marathon. There were approximately 12 members in the group at that time. Today, we have more than 35 members. Some of the team Galloway LI members at the HOPE run! Dawn was one of...
Monster Energy Product Review
A few months ago, a PR firm reached out to me to question me about energy drinks. Later, I found I was being questioned about Monster Energy Products. I have never tried Monster Energy products because I thought they were loaded with sugar. To my surprise, Monster Energy sent me...
Swimming in the Ocean
I don't typically swim in the ocean. I'm not sure why. Even as a kid, I didn't go past my waist. But swimming in the ocean gets you ready for any type of open water race you do, so when Barbara Cronin-Stagnari invited me to join her at Jones Beach,...
End of the Summer Run Series
Every Monday evening for most of the summer, EliteFeats produced the Summer Run Series. The Natural Heritage Trust retained them as part of the New York State Parks Department. About the Summer Race Series There were eight races at various parks across Long Island including Sunken Meadow, Heckscher, Hempstead Lake...
UJA-Federation AquaRun Race Review
I worked for UJA-Federation many years ago and saw first hand the work that they did in our community. One of the agencies that benefitted from UJA was called Altro Health & Rehabilitation Services. I was the director of PR and Development. We helped people with psychiatric disabilities and helped...
Triathlon Race Checklist
Every time I race in a triathlon, I search the internet frantically looking for a checklist. So to make things a little easier for you (and for me), I created a triathlon race checklist. So, if you're packing for a race, you can use this checklist to make sure you...
The Joy of Swimming Review
If you're looking for a thoughtful gift for either someone you know who loves swimming or a gift for yourself, The Joy of Swimming, an Inspired Collection of Quotations for Those Who Love to Swim, is for you. I love swimming. It makes me feel a sense of freedom when...
ElevenPine Bike Short Review
Do you go for a ride and sometimes feel a little uncomfortable in the spandex? ElevenPine, a company dedicated to cyclists, combines "performance and casual cycling apparel into one product." Here is the ElevenPine Review: I was sent a sample of the Uprising Short and the Liberator Liner. You wear...