Weekly running news recap: Is it too cold to run?
Apparently it is for some people: It’s too cold in Connecticut for today’s Boston Build Up Race. But it’s never too cold for the HMRRC, which held its Winter Series race #4 today at 10 a.m. at SUNY....
View ArticleRunning news recap: Hot dang a snow squall!
Yesterday while running under a blue sky in the late afternoon, a large black cloud mysteriously floated in from the west. Within seconds the weather changed from sunny and mild to dark and furious. It...
View ArticleWeekly running news recap: Ch-ch-changes…
“The secret of happiness is having something to look forward to.” This quote is good advice for anyone struggling with the winter blues, which is why for Feburary break I’m here in Los Angeles, CA.,...
View ArticleRunning news recap: Are marathon runners narcissistic?
This week’s running news recap features an interesting article on the phenomenal success of the Tokyo Marathon. That success seems partly based on Tokyo Marathon Foundation official Tadaaki Hayano’s...
View Articlecan a 5k change Your Life?
During my twenties, my exercise regime had been weak and inconsistent. I was overweight, out of shape and climbing a flight of stairs tired me out. In the fall of 2010 my sister encouraged me to...
View Articlewhen is the Best Time of day to Run?
My younger sister Caitlin has always been a catalyst for a change in fitness by helping me run my first 5k, attend my first strength training and boot camp classes. During my health journey, my sister...
View Articlespending labor day running SEFCU 5k
Before I dreamed of becoming a runner, I spent time volunteering at SEFCU 5k. On my first shift I was assigned to pass out water at a water stop. While handing out water to runners as they...
View Articletaking a Year to Change My Life
Recently reading a “one year update” from a friend, it made me stop and think about my first year of my journey to a healthy lifestyle. Now it’s over 5 years and my look in the rearview mirror is what...
View ArticleA running date at the Reindeer Ramble 5k
I read most people who lose a substantial amount of weight gain it back once they hit their weight goal. Loosing 80 lbs once was enough, I needed to ensure I wouldn’t have to do it twice. I was...
View ArticleCooking class at the Co-op
After I became a runner I started paying attention to differences between running sneakers, running clothes, running races, hydration, energy gels, physical therapists and everything between. One day...
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