When I signed up for the Brooklyn Half Marathon, I didn't think I would actually run the NYC Half Marathon this past March 16. It's been a long, cold winter and training has been difficult. Most of my training has been indoors on a treadmill. So, I figured, I would...
Recovery After a Half Marathon…
I often wonder if everyone has a rough recovery after running a half or full marathon or if it's only the folks who are "non-athletic" like myself. I ran the NYC Half Marathon on March 16. Back in February, I had the brilliant idea of running two Half Marathons back...
Sick, Freezing But Finished the #NYCHalfMarathon With A Smile!
I'm reposting this race because this was the first time that I raced alone. Since this race, I've raced dozens of races alone but this was a breakthrough for me to be able to do this. ------- The last week has been rough. On Tuesday, I wasn't feeling right when...
OMG, I’m In For the New York City Half Marathon Again!
In 2011, I ran the New York City Half Marathon with my husband. This was the first major race I ever ran. It was the hardest thing I ever did but I did it. And now, three years later, I'm in it again. A few weeks ago, I got a...
Race Review: NYC Half Marathon
This was a race review of the NYC Half Marathon before they changed the course. My husband and I woke up at 5 a.m. and turned on the television to find that the weather was in the 30s and windy. We quickly got dressed wearing layers of clothes. I ended...
Review: NYC Marathon Virtual Trainer
I signed up for the 12 week program to get geared up for the NYC Marathon. I wasn't planning on running the marathon, I just wanted to see what the program was like and if it was doable, for when I decide to train for the NYC Marathon. I still...