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Tokyo Marathon 2015 – Pre-Race Tips

So You Got Into Tokyo?! So you got into Tokyo (Tokyo Marathon, that is) and you are debating whether you should go or not. I went through this same dilemma last year, I knew I had to do it, because Tokyo was part of my running goals, but I was scared. “How much will all […]

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Busy Day? Recharge and Repair with Vega Sport Protein Bar

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I love busy workout days. Especially those days when I thought I had a long draining day at work and no energy left to workout and somehow manage to fit in two 60 minute workouts. Training for a marathon has made me realize how much energy I have, when I thought I had none left. […]

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Fit Fridays Technology

iLuv Back-to-School Mobile Accessories

FitActive® Run I love the FitActive Run earphones. They fit perfectly in the ear, and do not move or come out while I’m running, weight lifting or cycling. The FitActive® Run earphones feature an ergonomic design with an in-ear brace so that they not only feel comfortable, but also stay in the user’s ears no matter […]

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More Comfortable Ride – Nike LunarGlide 6 Review

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I have been on a search for the perfect Marathon shoe, to help me run this year’s TCS NYC Marathon. I wanted to test the Nike LunarGlide 6 and see how comfortable they are and if they can be the perfect fit for these 26.2 miles I have coming in 3 months or so. A […]

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Keeping It Tight During Marathon Training

Last week was my first week of marathon training. The first week is always the hardest, especially if you take a break from running. After the running the Queens 10k, I had a minor hip flexor injury and I decided to take two weeks off running and focused on stretching, resting and light strength training. […]

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Nike Tight of the Moment – Summer 2014

You all know how I feel about Nike Women’s Tight of the Moment. Well this Summer, Nike Women is releasing three limited edition Nike Pro tights to add to your collection. I love the abstract patterns and love the neutral colors. I also love that they are not all being released at the same time, […]

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Fitness Gifts for the Grad via Best Buy

What do you get the graduate that loves to workout, stay fit and live a healthier life?! Best Buy has some of the greatest gifts for your fitness enthusiast graduate, below are some gift ideas to help you choose the right gift. Apple iPod touch 16GB MP3 Player (5th Generation – Latest Model) Fitbit Flex […]

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Fun Runs and Trail Runs: Trying Something New

This past weekend I did two things I’ve never done before, ironically, they both deal with running: The Color Run and a Trail Run upstate. The Color Run was an awesome race to do with my family. Especially since they don’t really like to run. This was a fun way to keep the active and […]

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Fuel Better with Vega Sport: Perfomance Protein

You ever workout and feel tired and sore the next day or right after and then feel like you shouldn’t workout again. What you put in your body after a vigorous workout it’s very important. Most of us that workout know that protein helps preserve muscle and helps keep you fuller longer. Using natural products […]

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#StrongerEveryRun – Get Out, Run and Support

This weekend, let’s all get out, run and support the #StrongerEveryRun Campaign. Read more about this campaign below: Nike is challenging the world to run during April 18-21 in support of the Challenged Athletes Foundation®  (CAF) through the #STRONGEREVERYRUN campaign. Anyone with the Nike+ Running App can pledge the miles they run to serve the athletes affected by the tragic […]

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Skylar Diggins’ HIIT Workout Now on Nike+ Training Club

Looking for a new High Intensity Interval Training workout to get you summer ready?! Then look no further, this HIIT workout will have you fit in no time. Skylar Diggins is known for her intensity, energy and speed on the basketball court. These attributes have helped her become one of the most dynamic women’s basketball players […]

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Training for & Running the Tokyo Marathon 2014

My recent trip to Tokyo wouldn’t have been possible if it wasn’t for winning a lottery spot to run the Tokyo Marathon. So it’ll all began with a very supportive and encouraging running friend, Catherine. She told me about the Big 6 Races and it really sounded like something I would be interested in doing. I’m […]

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Dyson DC59 Now Available at Best Buy

Dyson DC59 Animal Now Available at Best Buy for $499.00 We all know cleaning takes time, and it can be annoying sometimes. We barely have time for ourselves, so imagine for cleaning. Well, the Dyson DC59 Animal was made for people like me, that have little to no time to unbox a huge vacuum cleaner, […]

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Nike Flyknit NYC Event

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The Nike Flyknit Lunar2 will be available for purchase at Nike.com and at select retailers beginning Feb. 6. Light. Strong. Nike Flyknit. This past weekend a very lucky group of us were invited to attend a special Nike Flyknit event in NYC. Like any other Nike event, I knew this event would be EPIC! We arrived […]

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N+TC Week NYC Continues With Flybarre

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After Wednesday’s Soulcycle class, I didn’t think I could move anymore. Everything in my body was sore, including random places, like my obliques muscles, some back muscles, thigh muscles, and definitely my shoulders. Yesterday we did Flybarre at Flywheel and I had done my research about this place, so I was excited to go, but […]

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N+TC Week NYC Continues with Spinning at Soulcycle

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I must admit, cycling/spinning is not my thing. I remember taking one spin class a long time ago, the left me trembling right out of my seat and running to the bathroom to throw up. After that I never went back. Lol. I guess I wasn’t in the best shape back then or I must’ve […]

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Nike Women’s Kicks Off N+TC Week NYC at Barry’s Bootcamp

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What a way to start a week than by taking a Bootcamp class. On Monday, a group of #NTCFit ladies got the chance an awesome full body HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) class at Barry’s Bootcamp in TriBeCa. This phenomenal class was the first of the N+TC Week classes. This was my first time attending Barry’s […]

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What Motivates You To Stay Fit?

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Motivation is key when starting a fresh new year. This year, I will continue my fitness and running journey, and I’m trying to stay more motivated than ever. But I must say, for those days when I lack motivation, I find motivation by using the Nike+ Training Club and the Nike+ Running apps both on my iPhone, also […]

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No Excuses in 2014 | Nike+ Training Club – Get Fit, Get Strong, Get Toned

Every year we tell ourselves, this year: I will join the gym I will workout more I will run more or start running Most of us start, not many of us finish or follow through. For 2014, I will  continue my journey to be strong, fit, healthy and toned, for I know that these will help […]

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Workout in Style – A Look Back at Nike Women’s Tight of the Moment

I love Nike Tights. I love their prints, their look, the comfort and the attention they get when I take them out for a workout or nice run. The best thing is the feeling you get by looking good in your fresh new tights. Below is a look back at the Nike Women’s Tight-of-the-Moment tights […]