Long Weeks Ahead! So these weeks feel longer and longer. This week has been tough, really bad nausea early in the morning. This week I decided that I would get up earlier, around 4:30am, eat something light (an Eggo waffle and one hard-boiled egg), drink ginger tea and take a nap until 6am to get […]
Week 5?! or maybe week 3. This week has not been so bad. Learning what’s happening to my body little by little. Noticing that I feel more sick when I don’t eat something or wait too long to eat. Morning sickness isn’t quite what I’ve expected, at least not yet. I’m not rushing to the […]
On Wednesday afternoon, September 7th to be exact, I found out I was pregnant. It wasn’t a completely shock or surprise, just something that my partner and I wanted but didn’t know when it would happen. With one month away from my next race, I realized that I wouldn’t be able to continue training for the […]
For the past few days, maybe for the past week, ever since the case of the Queens runner that was raped and murdered last week, I have been doing some thinking about me and running/training. I have been running for about 3 years now and I must say I have never felt completely “unsafe” or […]
This Summer my goal is to stay strong and healthy mainly as I continue training for my Fall marathon, (Chicago Marathon), this year. Bob’s Red Mill has always been one of my favorite and trusted brand when it comes to healthy food products. So when I was recently asked to try out Bob’s Red Mill […]
Some time last week Classpass announced, yet another price increase. You might remember back in July 2015, when they increased their, somewhat once affordable rates to $125/month for the Unlimited plan. #random: 😣after this #Classpass NYC, NJ & CT price increase, #FitReserve is looking kinda good. Smh. What a lovely way to tell us about […]
New York Road Runners is known for organizing some of New York City best road races, including one of the World Marathon Majors, TCS NYC Marathon. NYRR started this new program called Open Run. Open Run is free weekly runs in local neighborhood parks all over NYC. All runs are directed by volunteers and are free […]
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 â“‹ (@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. Â 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 […]
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 […]
I was recently asked to review this pretty amazing and tasty product. I am a huge fan of honey, maple syrup and other natural sweeteners. So when I saw this product, I was curious to find out more. Honey Without the Sticky Mess, couldn’t be further from the truth. What are Nektar Honey Crystals? Nektar […]
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 […]
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… […]
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 […]
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 […]