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
Crash Course: TS Fitness is a small fitness studio in Manhattan’s Upper East Side offering high intensity interval classes, as well as semi-private and private training. They’re big on form, function, and positive motivation. Oh yeah, and creating workouts that are smart and crazy effective. Class sizes are capped at eight people and there’s plenty of … Read moreNYC: TS Fitness Review
Have you ever wanted to change something in your life – a habit, a trend, an outlook – but a nasty mix of momentum + lack of willpower kept you from giving it a try? *raises hand* I know I’m in that boat. Whether it’s scrolling through social media before getting out of bed, staying … Read moreMy 30 Day Healthy Eating Challenge
Crash Course: In a sea of fitness studios, Blast sets itself apart by being an all-in-one stop for your health and wellness goals. In addition to their crazy challenging fitness classes, they offer individualized nutrition counseling, metabolic testing, and heart rate training so you can get the most out of every workout. class: Blast Class sweat score: 9 out … Read moreDC: Sweating at BLAST + Sipping at Greenheart Juice Shop