Should I run the Miami half marathon? I asked myself that question several times. And my answer was always, "why not?" Going to Florida to see dad I was going down to Florida to visit my dad the weekend of the January 29, so I figured, while I was there,...
Running in Saint Maarten
Running in Saint Maarten I stayed by Simpson Bay in Saint Maarten on the Dutch side. The roads there were all broken up and there were no sidewalks. In addition to that, there were puddles galore. 8-Mile Run I had an 8 mile run on my Training Peaks schedule so I...
NYRR NYC Marathon Virtual Trainer and VIP Package – Is It Worth It?
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:...
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....
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...
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...
Running Up and Down the Norman J Levy Park and Preserve
Running Up and Down the Norman J Levy Park and Preserve My running coach said, "do hills once a week." My tri coach said, "you gotta do hills..." Where the heck are there hills on the south shore of Long Island? Well, I had a choice. I could go to...
Race Report: #NYRRMini10K
This was the first race I did with my daughter. What a special experience running with her (well, she actually ran faster than me but we will keep that for another day.) Here's the post. ---- I ran the Oakley Mini 10K last year. This year, I'm assuming Oakley was...
Running with a Metronome
Running with a Metronome... I'm a slow runner. Actually, I'm not really sure that I'm a slow runner or that I have taken a lot of walking breaks with no consistency. To try to alleviate the breaks or at least cut them down to a minimum, my coach, Danielle Sullivan...