Riverhead Rocks 10Miler Race Review I've wanted to run the Riverhead Rocks 10Miler Race since it's inception a year ago. I had heard it was a great race so I proposed it to Team Galloway Long Island. Unfortunately, most of the members had a prior commitment so, it was only Ray and me...
The Snowflake Run in Long Beach – Race Review
The Snowflake Run in Long Beach - Race Review Long Beach, New York is a great place to run. They have a beautiful boardwalk that spans nearly 2.1 miles in each direction. The Snowflake Race is held every year in February. It's usually the coldest (or one of the coldest)...
Sneaker Review: Brooks Ghost 10
Sneaker Review: Brooks Ghost 10 The last time I wore Brooks Ghosts was several years ago when I ran the NYC Half Marathon. I remember enjoying them. Really enjoying them. But then I started wearing "barefoot type shoes" and went away from wearing them. When I was in Atlanta, I...
The Long Distance Runner’s Guide to Injury Prevention and Treatment Book Review
The Long Distance Runner's Guide to Injury Prevention and Treatment Book Review If you run, which you probably do if you're reading this blog, you know that running and injuries can sometimes be synonymous. That is why it's important to have a book like The Long Distance Runner's Guide to...
What is Strava Anyway?
What is Strava Anyway? I've been using Strava as a premium member for a while now. I don't utilize all of what the online program/app offers, but I do know that it offers quite a lot including: Beacon -- If you have the premium edition of Strava, you will be...
Book Review: The 30-Minute Runner Smart Training for Busy Beginners
Book Review: The 30-Minute Runner Smart Training for Busy Beginners As soon as I read the forward of the book, The 30-Minute Runner -- Smarter Training for the Busy Beginner by, Duncan Larkin, I was hooked. This book was written to "honor every runner who has ever come across the...
Who is faster? The Ultimate State Comparison for Marathons
Regarding marathon running, one question often sparks curiosity among athletes and enthusiasts alike: which state has the fastest marathon runners? Thanks to a fascinating study conducted by the experts at RunRepeat.com, we now have some answers. This insightful research, led by Jens Jakob Andersen and assisted by Ivanka Andreeva Nikolova,...
Sneaker Review: Hupana the Everyday Running Shoe
Sneaker Review: Hupana the Everyday Running Shoe Whenever I'm in Berkeley, California, I always stop in at the Road Runner Sport store there and see the store manager, Tyler. He's helped me out quite a bit especially during the NYC Marathon training when all my toes were covered in blisters...
Book Review: Forever at the Finish Line by Daniel S. Mitrovich
Book Review: Forever at the Finish Line by Daniel S. Mitrovich I've seen the statue of Fred Lebow in Central Park, but didn't know who he was. I always admired it but didn't think much about it until I read the book, Forever at the Finish Line - The Quest...
CEP Women’s Dynamic+ No-Show Compression Socks Review
CEP Women's Dynamic+ No-Show Compression Socks Review This must be the time for socks! CEP sent me a pair of their CEP Women's Dynamic+ No-Show Compression Socks for review. I've been wearing their compression sleeves for some time and think they are awesome. So, why not try the no-show compressions. When...