I'm not young. But I run. Because I can. Though I normally train with my Run Walk Run group, due to my crazed school schedule, I often find myself heading out onto the road alone. Running through the local preserve, up and down the dunes in the summer heat, or through the snow, I do wonder, "what if?" So, as a BibRave Pro, I jumped at the chance to test drive Road iD. Disclaimer: I received Road iD to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and … [Read more...]
Downtown Westfield 5K and Pizza Extravaganza Race Recap
This week's Downtown Westfield 5K & Pizza Extravaganza was a smooth one. Run through a charming town settled in 1720, (and 99th wealthiest in the United States, according to Bloomberg), this New Jersey enclave is easily accessible to the Tri-State area. Post-race I can only confirm their slogan: The Downtown Westfield 5K- 18 Years Running and the Pizza's still hot! As a BibRave Ambassador, I received a free race entry to this race. All impressions (footprints included) are always my own. Downtown Westfield 5K & Pizza … [Read more...]
Top 5 Reasons to Run the Downtown Westfield 5K
It's coming. The 18th Annual Downtown Westfield 5K & Pizza Extravaganza "runs" into Westfield, New Jersey on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 7 pm. Here's the BEST reasons to come join me. (And a discount code at the end!) Disclaimer: I received free entry to the Downtown Westfield 5K as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews! Top 5 Reasons to Run the Downtown Westfield 5K Pizza! As in Downtown Westfield 5K & Pizza … [Read more...]
Why Toy Story 4 Plays With Empty Nesters
As I sat alongside my Andy, my grown man child, I watched the sneak peek of Toy Story 4 at Disneyland with that recognizable heart-in-your-throat sensation. But as familiar as the toys are, there is something quite different about this installment. When Toy Story debuted in 1995, my boys were two and four. After seeing the movie, I immediately bought one son a Buzz and the other a Woody. They subsequently dressed as one of the gang for several Halloweens. We watched each of the trilogy always sitting side by side. And as my boys left for … [Read more...]
How to Monitor Blood Pressure for Stroke Awareness and Prevention
For those readers following along, I received my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree this past weekend. During that two and one-half years of study, much focus was trained on the global burden of disease. Specifically, potentially preventable diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, including stroke. High blood pressure is the number one cause of all strokes. However, by controlling your blood pressure, the risk of stroke can decrease by 50%. The new and exciting telemedicine measures presently being introduced put prevention into … [Read more...]