Once again, I wanted to share with you some of the recent new and noteworthy running, triathlon, and food-related articles I’ve found while surfing the world wide web day in and out. (Okay, these are mostly running-related. Enjoy!).
I still haven’t posted about Ironman Maryland, and that’s not because I don’t have a lot of thoughts about it. I have so many thoughts and feelings about October 1, 2016, that it has been hard for me to put them into words. But you can rest assured knowing that you will have something to read about it before the end of 2016. Pinky promise!
The road to the ironman wasn’t an easy one. When it came time to taper, my friends and I felt, admittedly, a little helpless. We had been dedicating hours every day to training, and most of our weekends were filled with eight hour brick workouts. Now, all we had left to do was trust our training had paid off, and wait. Which is way easier said than done.
So, what did we do? We signed up for a marathon. Continue reading “Philadelphia Marathon Recap — Nov. 20, 2016”
Over the past week, I’ve seen a bunch of interesting articles and blog post I’ve wanted to share. Here are the most interesting ones I’ve wanted to share with you all.
Continue reading “Share-worthy Articles And Blog Posts From The Past Week”
Over Labor Day Weekend, you may have seen me post about the Lake George Triathlon Festival on Instagram. Throughout the festival, Adirondack Race Management hosts a variety of various-distanced races (from the Olympic-distance bike and swim, to the all out half ironman event) in Lake George, New York. Last year, I competed in the event’s signature “Big George,” or 70.3-mile course, as my first half ironman-distanced race. It was also my first “big” race as a triathlete. Luckily, it was a good one — good enough to come back this year for round two, and still have my sights set on the Maryland Ironman on October 1st.
Continue reading “Lake George Triathlon Festival: Half Ironman Recap”
Two weeks ago, as I got ready to embark on my first PEAK workout of Ironman training season, my parents stared at me, quizzically, as I gathered the many materials, belongings and equipment I would need for the day’s brick: An 80-mile ride and subsequent 30 to 40-minute run.
I was not in a good mood. I had arrived at my parents’ beach house nearing midnight the night before to learn I wasn’t sleeping in an actual bed, but would be spending the night on the futon in the living room — and that was after a three-hour solo drive from northern New Jersey to Cape May Point, where I had plenty of time to contemplate the aftermath of a painful breakup. (You can think of me as bratty or spoiled or whatever you want for this anecdote … I know, I know — who complains about going to the beach?! … but I have the right to complain on my own blog!)
So, upping the ante on my already-crummy mood, which is almost a staple for me at this point given the circumstances, was a comment from my father as I half-heartedly prepared for the long day ahead of me. As I begrudgingly answered my parents’ questions, like, “Are you sure you know the route?” and “How far do you have to go again?” and “Will you call on your way back?” my father, in light of my less-than-stellar attitude, remarked, “Just remember: This is all for fun, right?” Continue reading ““You’re Doing This For Fun, Right?!””
I rarely plan in advance for anything. It drives my mother crazy. Hell, sometimes it even drives me crazy! I often find myself shoving god knows what into my suitcase 5 minutes before I absolutely need to leave to make whatever mass mode of transportation I am taking to get to my destination, forcing the zipper shut and rushing out the door before realizing 10 minutes, 20 minutes, or hours later, that I’ve forgotten a few essential items.
This past weekend, I forgot to pack a bathing suit in preparation for my travels. Which wouldn’t be a huge deal – if I wasn’t going to the beach. Yet nine months ago, I actually did think to plan ahead. And not for a big anniversary party, friend’s birthday or work event: It was for a triathlon. Duh. Continue reading “Escape The Cape Triathlon Recap 6.10.2016”
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As a longtime runner, I’ve experienced the special bond the running community shares many times. At the end of the New Jersey Marathon just last week, I found myself in stride with another runner who told me I was, “Doing great” around mile 25 — probably about the time I was ready to give up, and definitely around the time I did not look like I was doing great.
Continue reading “Sharing The Road: My Bike Ride To The Beach With A Stranger”
Let me start this post by saying that I am incredibly lucky.
I have a wonderful, supportive family and am overwhelmed on a daily basis by the amount of phenomenal friends I can count on in my life. I have two, strong legs that can carry me through what seems like an insane amount of miles to many people. I am not terrible looking. I have a great job, smart coworkers, and a cozy apartment in Hell’s Kitchen with a roommate who is nice and asks me about my day when I come home.
You should not feel sorry for me. Continue reading “I Ran A Boston Qualifying Marathon Time, And Nobody Was Waiting For Me At The Finish Line”
I’ve come to love working out in the morning.
Even though I have to physically drag myself out of bed and set three alarms so I don’t snooze through my wake-up call, exercising first thing in the morning sets me up for a better, more productive day.
My workout always varies: Sometimes I run solo outside; other days, I meet my workout group for a free boot camp in the park. In the summer, I regularly swim laps at a recreational outdoor pool. And less frequently, I’ll take a drop-in fancy fitness class at a local studio, reluctantly paying the (outrageous) price and packing a bag the night before, so I can shower and head straight to work afterward.
I follow this exercise “plan” four seasons a year, and except for torrential downpours and blizzard-level snowfalls, I try not to let the elements outside dictate my schedule. After all, an 8-mile run is just as far in crappy weather as it is on a sunny day. And as a person who is constantly training for the next marathon or triathlon, I’m all too familiar with the fact that a training plan waits for no one.
This strategy was working out just fine—until I signed up for a two-week introductory period of ClassPass a few months ago.
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