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…
Riding a bike used to be a simple and joyous occasion. I learned when I was around 7 years old (I think that’s a little late, but not quite sure) and lived on my bike ever after. You think it’s an easy thing and people always tell you that you can’t forget how to do…
I picked up this running pouch at the expo for the Boston Marathon from a young lady who suggested that it was the perfect alternative to a running belt. I was an easy sell because I was high on marathon weekend excitement (and I wasn’t even running it! God help my wallet when I do!…
April was a challenging training month for me because I started the month with a vacation and ended the month with a vacation (Boohoo poor me). I am terrible at making my self work out while on vacation and both times I managed to get at least a run in, so that’s something to be…
