Long have I wanted to experience America's largest running expo. As a lifelong New Yorker but more recent runner I've been... curious. What makes the TCS New York City Marathon Expo Presented by New Balance one of the "top 10 health and fitness expos in the world??" Let's find out! New York City Marathon Expo Located on the west side of New York City in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, this expo is a three-day event. Attracting all 52,000 marathoners, their family members, and other Tri-State runners in search of the best products … [Read more...]
Top 10 Best Reasons to Run the Key West Half Marathon
Racecation all! Winter in Key West? Sounds worth running for! The 22nd Annual Key West Half Marathon & 5 K are held January 19, 2020, so we have 4 months to plug in the Jimmy Buffet and train. Here's the Top 10 Best Reasons to Run the Key West Half Marathon. (As if you need more than one- KEY WEST!!) ** I received a free entry to the Key West Half Marathon race in my role as a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (Ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews! Key West Half Discount Ranked … [Read more...]
How Sleep Impacts Your Workout
We all know that recovery and rest are important aspects in regard to exercise and sports. BUT how much of that recovery is done while you’re sleeping? Stretching, myofascial release, drinking water, and eating correctly are all beneficial ways to promote rest and strength. However, few of us realize how much sleep impacts your workout. Many times we don’t consider that the amount of shut eye we get can directly correlate with our performance in the gym and on the playing field! How Sleep Impacts Your Workout Based off a study from the … [Read more...]
With Road iD You’ll Never Run Alone
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...]