Born of Dominican descent, Arie Rich is a New York City resident for over 20 years. As means to keep up with the pulse of New York City, Arie Rich coined the phrase “Keep Me Posted.” Shortly after, the phrase developed into KMPBlog.com. Her creativity and interest in paying it forward lead her to planning and attending a myriad of events which promote and encourage unity across the blogosphere.
Lately, I am on a journey to build a stronger, fitter, healthier body. As a personal trainer I wanted to make sure I worked hard on my body first, before dedicating my time to train others. That doesn’t mean that I am not looking to inspire others while I’m training myself. Personal trainers are real […]
David Clark’s 12 Hour Treadmill World Record Attempt in NYC As an addict I quit on myself everyday- today I find redemption in placing myself in difficult places and trusting that I will fight it out. — David Clark Ⓥ (@wearesuperman) February 29, 2016 This past weekend, I was lucky enough to run along side, […]
Feeling great about life and yourself is something we all ultimately aspire to achieve. In the upcoming film Whiskey Tango Foxtrot by Paramount Pictures, Tina Fey is an unhappy journalist sent to Afghanistan to cover the war. Through her journey she does a complete 180 and changes her life around for the better by switching […]
A few months ago, I won a contest to participate in the 2016 Empire State Building Run-Up. I like a challenge, so I gratefully accepted the challenge. Last night was the run-up and this is my recap… Last night was an interesting experience. You think oh it can’t be that bad, if you can’t run […]
The Wrister Armpocket has come up with yet another really great product called The Wrister. This product is truly designed for those of us that need to keep our phones a littler closer to our hands. I love using the Wrister while running and while doing strength training exercises. The Wrister gives me the Freedom […]
How to take care of a stomach virus? Know the symptoms and how to take care of it so it doesn’t get worse. Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, nurse or health practitioner, just someone that has had experience with a stomach virus on several occasions, sharing tips that have worked for me, and hope […]
Who doesn’t want strong, sexy legs for the Summer. Yes, it’s OK to think about the summer in the winter. After all, summer bodies are made in the winter. If there’s one feature I love the most about my body are my legs. Running and strength training has made my legs stronger and more tone […]
Sometimes it is hard to find the perfect gift for someone. I think I’m really easy to buy for, and I believe, most runners/fitness enthusiast are easy to shop for. We like simple things that work and make our fitness lifestyle simpler. To make it really simple for you to shop this holiday, I’ve compiled […]
There’s nothing more annoying than having to worry about how to carry your necessary items during your training run. I am glad to have found Armpocket. No more worrying about a cheap armband, sliding down while running, or chafing your skin because of sweat and friction, or not being able to fit your items and […]
I’ve recently did a guest post on Armpocket’s blog, about How To Stay in the Zone, while running. Long distance runners need a lot of motivation and mental push to stay focused and in the zone. The first couple of miles tend to be fun and exciting especially during a race, where everyone is cheering […]
Running has opened the doors to visit a lot of places I’ve never thought possible. Places like Tokyo and Berlin are two major places that I am glad I felt the fear and did it anyway. Visiting a foreign country especially when you do not know the language is always a challenge. After some research […]
Who said runners can’t have the best of both world?! I must admit, I have a lot more gym/running outfits than anything else. #RunnerProblems Soxxy is what happens when you mix business with pleasure. I recently received a pair of compression socks to try out. My first impression when I opened the package was, “hmm… […]
As part of the #ATTViveMas experience from AT&T, KMP Blog was invited to a private event with Puerto Rican reggaeton artist Wisin. As part of the V.I.P. experience, we got access to a special Q&A that was live-streamed and we also got the opportunity to privately Meet & Greet Wisin and ask him a few […]
Are you a fan of self-help/advice books?What has been your favorite one? I am a huge fan of self help books! If you ever get to see my bookshelves and Kindle library you will notice that 80-90% of my books might fall in the category of Self-Help books. The other 10-20% are mostly a mixture […]
I recently got to review the Armpocket Racer armband. Last weekend, I took it out for a 14 mile long run around NYC, where we covered Summer Streets and two of NYC’s toughest bridges (Williamburg Bridge and Manhattan Bridge).* During my long runs, I try to run as light as possible, meaning with as little […]
If you could connect one-on-one with one expert, what would you want to learn? If I could connect one on one with one expert I would want to learn how to be successful in this day and age. I would want to know what roads and path do I need to take or follow in […]
Do you prefer to take advice from strangers or people close to you? This is a very good question… As a somewhat private person I find it very hard to ask or seek for advice. Oftentimes if and when I seek advice I would ask someone not closed to me (like family or friends), but […]
Everyone is an expert in something. Tell us three things you’re an expert in. Sometimes I feel I am not an expert at anything. It’s like when someone asks you what are your skills/talents, often times I feel I have no talents and/or skills, even if I do. So this time, I will look deep […]
You know you’re training for a marathon when you rarely have time to do blog. I love blogging and I love to run, when I was first introduced to an amazing product that would help me train better, I knew immediately I would have to blog about it. A few weeks ago, I attended The […]
Looking for one awesome Father’s Day gift?! Look no further, the new Solo™ by 3DR, currently available at Best Buy, makes the perfect gift. What’s so special about a Drone?! Dads love new gadgets and toys. Drones are the coolest gadgets and toys in the market right now. Solo, the Smart Drone, it’s the first-ever drone […]