Since races have been canceled as a result of the pandemic, my running group and I decided to hold a "do it yourself" race called, the Festival of Things (FoT). The FoT gave everyone the option to do something out of their wheelhouse or not. It was a time to...
How to Walk Run
Many people walk and run. Some are super fast, while others are not so fast. The beauty about the combination of walking with running is, you can incorporate a recovery break and typically run faster than you normally would if you just ran straight without a brake. So how do...
Fall 2020 Sneakers: HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 7s
When you slip your foot into a pair of HOKA One One Clifton 7s, it feels as if it's surrounded by pillows. It's soft, comfortable, and responsive. Features: What I always find interesting about the HOKAs is that they look like they would be a heavy shoe, but quite the...
Fall 2020 Sneakers: Under Armour Phantom 2 Sneakers
The new Under Armour Phantom 2 Sneakers were launched to the general public on July 27. The new sneaker is different, interesting and awesome to wear every day! Under Armour HOVR Phantom 2 When you put on the UA HOVR Phantom 2 sneakers, you feel like your foot is going...
Fall Sneakers: Zoot Ultra TT Fade
When I started triathlons nearly five years ago, I went out and bought myself a pair of Zoot sneakers. I absolutely loved those shoes and believe it or not, I still have them sitting on my dresser! The reason why I loved them was that they were soft, fast, and...
Fall 2020 Sneakers: Brooks New Revel 4 Running Shoes
I've been wearing Brooks Running Shoes for a long time now. When I walked into a running store several years ago, the salespeople talked me into buying the Brooks Ghost shoes, which I loved. Recently, I had the opportunity to sample the Brooks New Revel 4 Running Shoe. When I...
2020 is the Year of the Virtual Race
2020 is certainly the year of the virtual race. I've never seen more diverse races than ever before from swimming distances to biking distances and more! Running across the country When we went into phase 2 or 3 in New York State, my running group, WeRWalkRunLI and I started to calculate our...
Mesa Trail Shoe Review
When I first started running, barefoot running was the craze. Every shoe manufacturer made a natural shoe for running. Then, everything changed and shoe companies started making only cushioned shoes. So, when I found the folks from Xero Shoes at a trade show last year, I was intrigued. They let...
A Runner’s Diary – Photographs of Runners
Capturing Runners in Motion: The Art of Bob Giglione’s Photography Few photographers can capture the spirit of athletes like my talented friend Bob Giglione. With years of experience behind the lens, Bob has honed his craft to tell meaningful stories through his work, particularly in the world of running photography....
Skechers Go Run Forza 4 Hyper Review
With the government mandate to keep socially distant and wear masks, there are very few places to run. When I go to the parks, they are packed with people. So, I have been staying local, running around my neighborhood. During the last few runs around my neighborhood, I have been...