The 3rd Annual Vertical Challenge was held Sunday, February 24. 100% of the proceeds will go to Back On My Feet, a great organization that uses running to combat homelessness. Thank you to all who raced and volunteered. Special thanks to Manhattan College for giving us their space for check in and awards, and to all their awesome students who helped out, as well as Alan Tam and David Rodriguez for lending their photography services.
Read MoreI understand that it's sometimes hard to get in a workout. Weather, family, work, friends, etc., can all be obstacles. But while I recognize and respect these challenges, as a coach I also know that an athlete's competitors don't care. No one's going to slow down and let them pass just because they missed a few rainy workouts. And the Race Director isn't going to shorten the course if a couple of long runs got bagged because your BFF was getting married. So despite popular opinion I'm not heartless, just pragmatic.
Read MoreI debuted in my Pro Triathlon season nearly two weeks ago at Oceanside 70.3. (I also cannot come up with a better intro.) I left NYC after work on Thursday, April 5, flew to southern California for my first time ever, rented a car, and drove the 40 miles north to my Airbnb 7 miles east of the Oceanside race course. Something about navigating an airport to a rental car to my reserved accommodations completely solo makes me feel very grown up, not that I deserve accolades for getting myself to the race site with the aide of modern technology.
Read MoreAfter taking runners through Central Park and down The West Side Highway to the Southernmost point of Manhattan for the past 12 years, NYRR has decided to go in the different direction, perhaps for a new beginning or maybe something more grand? Okay, I think you get the point. New course calls for new strategy - go!
Read MoreThis year's Vertical Challenge, an urban stair race to benefit Back On My Feet NYC was a big success. Racers did loops of course, which consisted of 0.36 miles including climbing 120 steps. One hour later, the racer with the most laps is the winner.
Read MoreAs I think more about my rookie professional triathlon season, I find it to be more inspiring to look outside my world of swim, bike, run. With the 2018 Winter Olympics going on, there are so many amazing events and athletes that I've been drawn to.
Read MoreMay 6th is the running of the Limerick Marathon. It may be too far to travel, so instead, this month we're asking for your best marathon limerick.
After a great race you may want to be sure not to lose momentum. By that same token, after a disappointing race, the temptation and desire to get back to training is understandable, but similarly misguided. Focus on recovering, and then get back to work.
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