A few weeks ago, several members of Team Galloway LI drove nearly three hours to Rhinebeck, NY to run the Fall Foliage Half Marathon. It was a magnificent drive. There was some traffic, but the foliage (and the event) made up for all of that! It was simply gorgeous. L...
NYC Marathon – Three Years Later
It's exactly three years after I ran the NYC Marathon in 2016. That was one of the toughest, yet fulfilling races in my life. Since then, I have watched my Team Galloway Long Island runners, praying that they complete the NYC Marathon feeling strong. Theresa and Merril at the start...
Climate Change Is Slowing You Down
I recently got the following press release from RunRepeat which I thought I would share with you. It talks about how climate change is slowing down runners and triathletes. Read on... New Study A new study from RunRepeat, however, aimed at dissecting what actually happens to runners in increased heat and...
Five Tips on Prepare for a Half Marathon
So you want to run a half marathon but have only run 5K's or 10K's so far? Here are five tips that I wish I knew before I ran my first a half marathon: 1. Get a good pair of sneakers and socks! Everyone tells you to go to your...
KT Tape Extreme Review
If you use KT Tape, you know that the tape works. Some of us don't understand how it works but know it just does. An article in the New York Times suggests that by using KT Tape, you are lifting the skin away from the injured spot, which speeds the...
Balega Doesn’t Just Make Great Running Socks…
Balega International makes the best running socks. Ever since I started wearing them, I have not gotten a blister! But, in addition to making great running socks, Balega also gives back to the community through their Lesedi Project. Lesedi Project Through the Lesedi Project, Balega has supported the Ethembeni School,...
New Trucker Tri Cap from Headsweats
How cool is this? Here is the new trucker tri cap from Headsweats: Facts about the cap The performance trucker hat features a lightweight fabric that is excellent for ventilation. The new trucker tri cap from Headsweats has a sweatband that keeps sweat out of your eyes and features a...
Ocean to Sound 50Mile Relay Experience
Long Island is simply beautiful. I love our sandy white beaches by the Atlantic Ocean and I love the stunning marinas on the North Shore by the Sound. I feel so blessed to be living here and when the announcement came for the Ocean to Sound 50 Mile relay, a...
KTTape KT Recovery +
I have a lot of recovery devices. The other day, Dr. Poplarski, my chiropractor, shook his head when he heard I had the Normatec Unit (compression unit for your legs and hips). But the one thing I didn't have was a good Ice/Heat Wrap System. When the KTTape folks reached...
NYRR Bronx 10 Mile Race Experience
"Boogie Down in The Bronx" was this year's theme at the NYRR Bronx 10 Mile Race last weekend. As I boogied down, I focused on thinking about my cousin, Mindy, and the rest of my family who grew up here, including my mom. I dedicated this race to both my...