Fitness

Morning Workout in the Park

July 29, 2010

This morning I got my tired self out of bed again at 4:45am to train with Team Lipstick in Central Park.  Here was our workout, and it was tough! Begin: Ride my bike up 72nd street and the park Warm-up: Bike the 6-mile CP loop Time Trial: Bike the 6-mile CP loop again, but fast …

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July 29, 2010

Today my favorite 0-calorie 32oz sports drink, Powerade Zero, is on sale at Duane Reade 2 for $3.  This will be a very hydrated day!

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Next Up: Century Bike Rides

July 28, 2010

In the next couple of months I have some exciting rides coming up.  Sept 12: NYC Century Bike Tour About the ride: 100 miles, Experienced Riders Only. Cyclists head north to Astoria Park along the 75-mile route and then progress into the Bronx. This part of the ride is the most challenging because we saved …

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Morning Spin/Run

July 28, 2010

This morning I did my typical Wednesday UES spin class and run home combo.  When heading to the UES at 5:45am I pack on the essentials, making sure they can all fit in the tiny back pocket of my spandex pants.  Here are the necessities for this lovely 1.5 hour workout: Heart Rate Monitor Band …

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Triathlon Training Session

July 27, 2010

This morning I decided to check out Team Lipstick, an all-female triathlon training group in the city.  Joining this training session meant I had to wake up at 4:45am to get there on time! Yikes, that is early.  I met the group at the park and did a workout of 10 hill climbs at Harlem …

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Race Recap: Run to the Finish

July 23, 2010

Following the 26 mile bike ride it was back to the transition zone to drop off my bike, change to my running shoes, add on my race number and head out to Central Park for a 6.2 mile run.  This part was great, I knew in an hour max (hopefully) I’d be done. Along the …

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