By now you must know my affinity for Olympian Jeff Galloway; he is THE reason (well, with the runDisney alliance, of course) that I began running at the age of 53. HE is the number one reason I have gone injury-free for the past six years. (The physical therapy background is a distant second.) Watching yesterday's Boston Marathon got me motivated to move things to the next level. I am registered in the local Jeff Galloway Long Island Training Program and I'm ready to run. Which one of the following races will I be seeing YOU at?? JEFF'S … [Read more...]
LEGOLAND Florida Kicks Off Autism Awareness Month
I made my first trip to LEGOLAND Florida Resort last March, and I can't tell you how impressed I was; this clean, colorful, kid-centric haven was so much more than I expected. From its very manageable size, to its adorably-themed Lands (DUPLO Valley for small fries and LEGO NINJAGO World for those ninjas-in-training, for example), to the onsite, "5-Gazillion Star" LEGOLAND Hotel, this resort truly feels like it was "built for kids." ALL kids. Every shape, size, age, and ability. If you have followed by blog, you might know I have a deep … [Read more...]
Jeff Galloway Enchanted Runner Race Recovery Tips
Anticipating a royal race weekend any time soon? If you are like me, you're headed back to the castle for Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend. I'm betting there may be more than a few Glass Slipper Challenge princesses who may need some princely advice come Sunday, February 26th. Olympian Jeff Galloway (and runDisney training program guru) is your guy! He has some tried-and-true (42 years worth) tips for a more enchanted runner race recovery. Bounce Back After a Challenging Race When you get home: Soak your legs in a cool bath for … [Read more...]