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...]
The Runners’ Guide to Pain and TENS Therapy
Half marathon much? Until this past weekend, my answer would have been a firm no. After running more than 15 halfs in 5 years, I had become sidelined due to a severe injury. Gratefully the Southampton Half Marathon ended that woeful 2-year streak, but not without some, "oh, I remember what this feels like" moments! As predicted, the receipt of my new Avail TENS unit was timed perfectly. Allow me to share my Runners' Guide to TENS Therapy. Omron sponsored this post. I received compensation and an Omron Avail wireless TENS device for the … [Read more...]
Join The Incredible Virtual Run This Summer
In shape for the upcoming Disney•Pixar’s INCREDIBLES 2? It opens in theatres everywhere June 15th, 2018! Join Mr. Incredible and the rest of the Parr Family in this epic and Incredible Virtual Run! You choose the distance- 5K, 10K, half marathon, full or anything in between. Whether on the treadmill or at the beach, every mile counts towards this limited edition 3.5" medal of only 250. You can even wear it to go see Incredibles 2!! Our readers will receive a 10% discount with the code: Post50Rx. Head to Level Up Virtual Runs, … [Read more...]
Resolve to Run Jeff Galloway’s 2018 in 2018 Challenge
Running motivation master Jeff Galloway is at it again. The Olympian who introduced the sport of running to hundreds of thousands with his Run Walk Run method (formed in 1976) has just upped the game. Think of it as incentive squared. Recognizing that goals are an important factor in continuity and long-term fitness success, Jeff has developed a year-long challenge for runners and walkers alike. Choose 2018 miles, 2018 kilometers (1254 miles), 675 miles (or a quarter of the 2018), or a cumulative, team event for the 2018. The true strength of … [Read more...]