While this past year was less than ideal and far from what anyone predicted it would have been, it still was another trip around the sun. December is usually a time for reflection on the year past and goal setting for 2021.
New year, Same me? Read More »
Stress fracture: the injury that haunts any runner who has ever had one. It is typically due to a combination of factors including poor recovery, lack of sleep, nutritional deficits, mileage changes, and overtraining. Lately, however, we've seen an increase in the number of stress fractures and it isn't because people are running more. In fact, some of them are running less. I'm talking about 15-20 miles per week TOTAL with no tempo or speed work runs. So why is this happening?
The pandemic stress fracture: what your body is trying to tell us. Read More »
Describe yourself in one sentence: I'm a wife, dog mom, dedicated friend, physical therapist, runner, and fitness enthusiast who claims both NYC and NJ as home and is always up for an adventure.
It's been a while since I've written about sleep… one of my favorite activities! In previous blogs we've talked about the importance of sleep for recovery and hormone regulation, but what exactly is sleep? And during times like these (global pandemic, uncertainty) how much does our sleep quality matter? Hint: it matters a lot.
Believe it or not, summer is on its way! And while this summer running may look a little different, masked, and solo, we still have to be prepared for the increasing temperature and humidity.
Warm Weather Running Tips Read More »
We’re learning how to navigate living and working in a space that has been exclusively “home”. Kitchens and living rooms have been transformed into makeshift offices, and standing desks have been created with shoeboxes and textbooks. I’ve set up a yoga mat on my kitchen floor to demonstrate exercises. All of this has been done with our new “coworkers”. Over the last few weeks, I’ve come up with a few tips that have helped me navigate this new work environment.
How To Work From Home In A Shared Space Read More »
Winter running season is upon us, and whether you love it or hate it, it's here to stay for a little while longer. As you may have already noticed, running in cold weather presents many challenges! Extreme temperature changes, hot and cold alike, add extra stress to your cardiovascular system. Unlike summer running, it’s vital in winter to keep your chest (and heart) warm while running.
Running in cold weather: What to wear Read More »
Signed up for a race that's taking you out of town? Whether it's a new destination or a place you've been to before, a destination race requires more planning and expert packing. Here are some tips and tricks to make race travel as easy as possible.
Preparing For Your Destination Race Read More »
Do you run with music? We think of running with music as just a personal preference, but what if there were certain conditions in which running with music could improve your running to exhaustion time or help you forget about the environment you’re running in?
Running With Music Read More »
I LOVE anything with pockets. Any article of clothing with a pocket gets me excited (with the exception of cargo shorts), so you can imagine how I was thrilled to try out Lululemon's new Fast and Free 6" shorts on my long run.
In Review: Lululemon Fast and Free Shorts Read More »
