Do you need a gait analysis? This past training for the NYC Marathon has totally beaten me up! I don't know if my feet will ever be the same! Between Archilles problems, blisters that cover my feet, black and blue toe nails and toes that have fallen off, I feel...
5 Mistakes First Time Marathoners Make by Meb Keflezighi
5 Mistakes First Time Marathoners Make by Meb Keflezighi Refusing to taper before the race: A race of 18-20 miles takes about four weeks to recover from. Many marathoners try to squeeze in one last long run as the race approaches, and this leaves them unable to properly recover in time...
Power Meter Training Benefits by David Wilson
Power Meter Training Benefits by David Wilson Power meters allow you to see and record exactly how much power you expend on the bike – and power is simply fundamental to cycling performance. The ability to see and record your power allows for unprecedented insight into your fitness. When used properly,...
Book Review: The RunWalkRun(tm) Method By Jeff Galloway
Book Review: The RunWalkRun Method by Jeff Galloway Ever since I saw Jeff Galloway, Olympian and Running Coach, at a RunDisney event, I've been impressed. I tried his method in various variations but it never seemed to stick, until now. I started working with Jeff during the summer. He's been...
Ticks, Cats, Geckos… Oh My! – First Run in Bermuda
Ticks, Cats, Geckos... Oh My! - First Run in Bermuda "Go out the back and down the hill," the concierge told me. "Right before you get to the bus stop, you will see signs. Make a left and walk up the stairs and you will be there." I headed out. I...
Have a Pool Workout When You’re Out of Town?
Have a Pool Workout When You’re Out of Town? Ever have to go out of town on business in the middle of your training? You get to the hotel, only to find that the pool is smaller than your bathtub! We talked with Bill Brenner, educational director of US Masters...
Training for the #NYCMarathon – 21 Mile Run
Training for the NYC Marathon - 21 miles done It was a cold, dreary day. The dark clouds suggested that it may rain any moment. I was prepared. Earlier in the week I went to a few of the stores in Roosevelt Field Shopping Center (located in Nassau County on...
Sometimes It More About the Experience Than The Actual Race…
Sometimes It More About the Experience Than The Actual Race... Races aren’t just about the race itself, but about the whole experience leading up to and after the actual race. After running the NYRR Mini 6 miler a few months ago, my daughter and I decided she was ready for...
TYR Hurricane Neo Shorts Review
TYR Hurricane Neo Shorts Review Every time I've been in the pool lately, it seems like everyone is talking about these new neoprene shorts. It piquet my interest so I had to check out a pair. The TYR Hurricane Neo Shorts are made of the same material at the wetsuit but...
A One Mile Swim Race That Went Sour Or Did It?
This was a race I did in September 2016. It was my first 1 mile swim race. It didn't go well and that's why I thought it was important to republish. Find out what happened and what I realized. ----- It's hard to not let triathlons define you. You work...