Are you running a half marathon this weekend? If so, now's the time to nail down your outfit. When selecting your perfect race day outfit, there are a few things to keep in mind: Don't try anything new on race day. If you haven't worn it before, don't wear it on race day. If you do, you run the risk…
I love snacks. I live for snacks. And if I have healthy snacks on hand, it's a-okay. But if I don't have quality snacks around, it can be a recipe for disaster. With my 16 day road trip coming up, I know that having good snacks on hand will be essential for a healthy-ish journey. While driving NYC to SF I'm…
I touched on this briefly in my post about leaving New York, I quit my job at Cosmo & Seventeen. Quitting had nothing to do with my level of enjoyment for my work. For as long as I can remember, I wanted to work in magazines, and look at me now, I'm doing it! And not just doing it, I'm…
We're two weeks out from the Brooklyn Half Marathon race day! Despite a somewhat rainy weekend, I had plenty of opportunities to complete my long run. According to my schedule, I could have done 9 miles or 12 miles and when the time came, what did I do? SIX MILES. Why six? Well, that's all I felt like doing. I…
New York City is a crazy and crowded place. Before I lived here and got into the running scene, I never would have thought of NYC as a running city. Being a concrete jungle full of busy streets, you might be surprised to know that NYC is one of the best places to be active. If you enjoy doing races, you…
Each month, in partnership with Premier Protein, I share my goals, the extra X I hope to accomplish in the month ahead. Thanks to proper nutrition, getting the right amount of protein in my diet and healthy habits, I'm able to accomplish something extra each month. This month the extra X is all about enjoying my last month in NYC. I…
