Spartan races are one of the more intense Obstacle Course Races (OCRs) due to founder’s mindset: with the struggle, everything else will seem easy in comparison. The course reflects this with a penalty of 30 burpees for each failed obstacle. Actually, don’t look at it as a penalty. It’s an opportunity to do burpees. There’s…
It’s heating up out there and your body is probably freaking out over it. Here are some of the things I do to remain comfortable in the uncomfortable weather! 1. Hydrate. It’s even more important to be hydrating before a run when it’s hot out because dehydration will zap you like a bug in a…
I ran my first mile the week before I turned 21 (in 2008) and fell in love with the sport a year afterward as I “trained” for my first 5K and started setting my sights toward longer distances and different races. After almost 7 years, I have a lot of experiences to reflect on and…
I’m writing this from a chair in my hotel room while on vacation with my husband (my first non-family holiday vacation since our honeymoon). Needless to say, training is not the priority right now. However, my friends and teammates continue to train while I’m soaking up the sun and reading my zombie book (it’s called…
Let’s preface this by saying we LOVE the Brooklyn Half and have for years. We’re a little biased. If you read our tips for a great race, you’ll know this was Sirrah’s fourth and Katie’s third time running the race. Each year there are slight nuances that make it different, but mainly it’s your personal…
The AirBnB Brooklyn Half is quickly approaching and it’s one of our favorite NYRR Borough races! Katie and Sirrah have run it a total of 5 times (and will be out there on Saturday too!) and it holds a special place in both their hearts. It was the first half Katie had ever run in…
I’m going to start with the good stuff: guys, I bought a road bike! So, in case that means nothing to you, let me explain that for the past two years I’ve been training and competing in the triathlon on a hybrid. A very nice, reliable, but very heavy, slow hybrid that a friend gave…
