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
If you’re a runner looking for an affordable and fun way to challenge yourself, the EliteFeats Summer Run Series might be just what you need. Hosted by EliteFeats in collaboration with the Natural Heritage Trust and New York State Parks Department, this series offered eight races across various scenic locations...
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 get ready to race a triathlon, I find myself frantically searching online for a checklist. Does this sound familiar? You're in luck if you're like me and want to streamline the packing process. I've created the ultimate triathlon race checklist to make preparing for race day a...
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...
Marcum Workplace Challenge Review
In late July, I attended the Marcum Workplace Challenge as an invite from Farrell Fritz Law Firm. This was the first time in many years attending the challenge. I attended the challenge more than 10 years ago when HJMT had a team there. We had about a dozen people participating...
In My #happyplace
A few weeks ago, while I was swimming at Tobay Beach on the bayside with one of my training partners. We stopped. I looked around in 360 degrees and announced, "I'm in my #happyplace!" Most mornings, I wake up and get out to do a swim, bike, or run. And...
Is the Marathon Boom Ending?
The sport of running has experienced a steady rise in participants since the 1990s; then a boom during the ‘08 recession. And it has been widely speculated in the last several years that this boom may be ending as more and more millennials are choosing not to run. Insidious Threat...
Travel and Training
I travel a lot. I also train a lot. So, when I travel, I try to get to training. Recently, I went to Fort Lauderdale to take care of some business for my dad. I decided to stay on the beach in Ft Lauderdale and I'm glad I did. Although...