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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Training for the Fall Foliage Half Marathon in Rhinebeck
I started a Galloway training group in 2017 after Jeff Galloway coached me for the NYC Marathon. The training group is still going and stronger than ever. This year, we are training for the fall foliage half marathon in Rhinebeck, NY. We're also training for the Bronx 10 miler, two...
3X SmithPoint Triathlon Finisher
This was my third year participating in EventPower's SmithPoint Triathlon, which makes me a 3X SmithPoint Triathlon Finisher. I love this triathlon, and every year, the organization and coordination of activities get better and better. photo credit: Bruce Kramer Before the Race: My friend's Bruce and Mindy have a house...
New Balance Fresh Foam Zante Pursuit
In celebration of Global Running Day, New York Road Runners (NYRR) had a 5K race around Central Park. As an added incentive, they gave away New Balance Fresh Foam Zante Pursuit sneakers to all participants. When I signed up for the race with Colleen and Dawn, team members from Team...