Happy Memorial Day Weekend Everyone!

May 23, 2014

This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer! How happy are you? Well, I for one am very happy. Despite the rainy forecast, I’m going camping this weekend (wish me luck!). Hope you have a great long weekend and happy (almost) summer! (this is what I wish my camping trip looked like, but glamping we are not. photo via) Having…

Dream Fit Vacation Series: Part 3, Jumeirah Port Soller Mallorca

May 22, 2014

For triathletes looking to get away from it all while still getting their miles in, head to Mallorca. Jumeirah Port Soller & Spa is located high atop a cliff with uninterrupted sea views and a ridiculous backdrop of the Tramuntana Mountains. The resort offers a “Peak Performance” package that gives guests the opportunity to challenge themselves in new ways each…

Evening Stretch with Alo Yoga

Last night my body was feeling tired and run down and was in need of a major stretch session. I hit up a pretty mild yoga class, exactly what I was looking for. In class I wore head-to-toe Alo Yoga. Are you familiar with the brand? I recently learned about it and quickly fell in love. The pieces have unique…

Bike Month Continued: Riding Around Town

May 21, 2014

Last weekend the weather was perfect for a ride around NYC. MM, Porter the Pup (who we were dog sitting) and I headed over to the West Side Highway bike path to take in the views and catch some rays. I rode my Schwinn Gateway, the perfect bike for a relaxed Sunday ride. The outfit is a mash up of…

Race Recap: Brooklyn Half Marathon 5.17.14

May 19, 2014

This weekend was the BK Half! It was my first time doing this particular race but my 7th half marathon. Here’s how it went: Friday night I went to the race expo and the only way to describe it was “eh”. The space was cool but a very far and inconvenient walk from the subway. I got there about 2…

Summertime Cocktail: Cinnamon Spiced Peach Sparkler

Friday was a rainy mess but luckily it made way for a perfect weekend. Saturday I ran the Brooklyn Half Marathon (race recap coming soon) and on Sunday MM and I hosted a little backyard BBQ. We are so excited it’s finally nice out and we can take advantage of our yard (a rarity in NYC and for sure the…

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