Coming back from Japan was rough. There was a 13-hour time difference, so when it's 8 pm in New York, it's 7 am in Tokyo. That makes everything very disorienting. So I knew coming into this race that the day after I returned home would be difficult. Getting up wasn't...
Bolder Boulder – The Best 10K Race in the Country
Find out why so many people say that the Bolder Boulder race in Boulder, Colorado is one of the best 10K races in the country. With a hilly course and a massive crowd, it's not hard to understand why. The Bolder Boulder 10K is a must-do for any serious runner...
Alpha Win Hudson Valley 10K Race Review
Two weeks ago, I participated in the Rock 'n Roll Marathon 10K in Nashville and achieved a personal best time. When I arrived at the Alpha Win Hudson Valley 10K race, I tried to maintain an open mind and not set specific expectations. I thought, "If I can perform the...
Roka Sunglasses
I've been rocking a pair of Roka "Evans" sunglasses for almost three years, and let me tell you, I'm obsessed! They even appear on the cover of my book, From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete. I absolutely love them. I figured it was about time to treat myself to another...
Running my Fastest 10K at the Nashille Rock ‘N Roll Race
Races don't always happen at the start of the race. There is always a back story on how you got there and what you did prior to that gets you to the finish. Whether it's pre-race training, nutrition changes, or mental preparation, the journey to the finish line is just...
How To Pace a Race with Matt Fitzgerald
Are you ready to boost your training to new heights? Then don't miss out on the incredible webinar to kick off your race season with Coach Matt Fitzgerald. With decades of experience in running and triathlon coaching, plus a stack of best-selling books under his belt, Matt is passionate about...
Keen WK400 Walking Shoe Review
Could you imagine feeling like you are wearing bright yellow taxi cabs on your feet? With the Keen WK400 Walking Shoes, you no longer have to imagine. They will make those strides so much faster and easier with their rolling technology. Features of the Keen WK400 You will love the...
My First Local Road Race Since Covid
The last time I ran a local race was in 2019. I believe the last race that I did may have been the NYRR Bronx 10 Miler. That was a great race for me. It felt easy and quick. When I finished I was so happy. As part of the...
UA FLOW Velociti Elite Review
On Sunday, November 6, Sharon Lokedi, of UA Mission Run Dark Sky Distance won the 2022 New York City Marathon. She wore a World Athletics-approved prototype of the next iteration of the UA FLOW Velociti Elite. Her time of 2:23:23. Lokedi traditionally specializes in the 5k, 10k, and half marathon...
Adidas Apparel Review: Quality Sportswear for All Occasions
A few months ago, I went to the adidas outlet in Deer Park, Long Island, and bought myself my first tracksuit. It was thrilling because I never ran on the track team, let alone ran track in High School. As you know, I started running at 48 and started competing...