I am convinced that half marathons cause amnesia. Hear me out. Every time sign-ups come around for a particularly alluring race, I find myself overcome with excitement over the prospect of being part of the pack. I wait patiently till registration opens, and in a flurry of activity, I hold my breath, enter all of … Read moreI signed up for a half marathon – now what
The Brooklyn Half Marathon is just over a month away, and I’ve been (mostly) following along with my training plan each week. While the first few runs were really tough, I’m excited to now be in a place where I can successfully finish a few miles without stopping every ten minutes to catch my breath. Running is … Read moreHalf Marathon My Five Favorite Cross-Training Workouts
Tried It Daily Harvest Ready-To-Blend Smoothies In the world of smoothie making, three things reign supreme: healthy ingredients, taste, and convenience. That’s gotta be why smoothie shops are so popular, and why home-delivery options are picking up steam. Smoothie-lovers with on-the-go lives want the convenience of a quick, healthy smoothie with ingredients that fit into their … Read moreTried It Daily Harvest Ready-To-Blend Smoothies
This past weekend was one of the best. I got to spend my big birthday (30!) with my favorite person at one of my very favorite places in the universe: New Orleans Jazz Fest. If you haven’t been, Jazz Fest is a two weekend outdoor music festival held every year featuring more than 10 different … Read moreNew Orleans Celebrating My Birthday With Jazz Fest, Beignets, and Hot Yoga
It’s hard to believe that last weekend was my final long run of Brooklyn Half Marathon training. But it was! And after completing ten weeks of milage, I’m so ready for taper. I wish I could say that training was a breeze, but let’s be honest: getting those runs in every week was not easy (and … Read moreHow I Prep For A Long Run
I’ve always loved cooking. Whether for myself or for others, there’s just something so much more gratifying about sitting down to something you put the time into making. But since moving to NYC two years ago, I just haven’t found my rhythm. Grocery shopping in the city is different and somehow seems more of an … Read moreTerra’s Kitchen Fresh Meal Delivery
I had such a blast at the Brooklyn Half Marathon this year, and am happy to report that I crossed the finish line strong + injury free! The weather report was calling for rain but luckily the skies stayed dry and the temperatures remained cool. All in all it was a great race to kick off … Read moreTreating My Sore Muscles to a Massage with Zeel
Last week I had the fun opportunity to join the JP Morgan Corporate Challenge 5k with fitness + blog friends Ashley, Ashley, and Theodora. I had heard about this monster Central Park race from friends of mine in the corporate world, but since my current job is a bit unique and I work from home, … Read moreJP Morgan Corporate Challenge 40th Anniversary