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...
Kate’s Real Food Review
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
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...