NYRR NYC Marathon Virtual Trainer and VIP Package - Is It Worth It? When I paid the $1,000 five months ago for the VIP and virtual trainer package, I wished there was a review post like this one to help me with my decision to purchase this package, which included:...
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Five Tips for Back of the Packers at the #NYCMarathon
Five tips for Back of the Packers at the NYC Marathon You are not alone -- There are thousands of people like you. Not everyone is a sub-5. Many of the people I saw were actually walking. I intentionally did the Galloway run/walk/run method and found many others doing the...
My NYC Marathon Moment
My NYC Marathon Moment... Weeks leading up to the NYC Marathon were both emotionally and physically stressful. The day before the event, my husband and I stayed in the city because the day of the marathon, I needed to be at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square at 6 am....
Do You Need a Gait Analysis?
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...