Health & Fitness
A Runner’s Diary: Finding Time to Train…
When you are training for a half marathon or a marathon, it is nearly impossible to find the time to train unless that’s all you
February 11, 2011
Health & Fitness
A Runner’s Diary: Preparing for the NYC Half Marathon
It’s been six long weeks of suffering through shin splints. I still can’t believe how painful it has been. During this time period, I have
January 27, 2011
Who Came Up With Fitness Names?
If you heard someone say, do the Russian Twist or let me see a Cherry Picker or it’s time for some Mountain Climbers, you would
December 18, 2010
Who Doesn’t Hate Working Out?
How do you drag yourself out of bed to go to the gym and work out? I don’t know about you, but I hate going
November 29, 2010
A Runner’s Diary: Sneaker Store Vs. Running Store
I live on Long Island and there seems to be only two running stores in the area. One is located in Farmingdale, which is nearly
November 9, 2010
On Getting Your Butt Kicked…
The other day, I was leaving the gym, when I heard a woman introduce my trainer, Paul, to her daughter. “Honey, this is Paul. He’s
October 31, 2010
Runner’s Diary: My First Long Run
It was cold, windy and the sky was bleak. Marti, my running friend, and I were on a schedule. We needed to run six miles
October 30, 2010
A Runner’s Diary: Aiming for a Half Marathon
I never ran in my life. I’m now over 40 and I hardly ever worked out. When I was in high school, I would use
October 25, 2010
To Wear Gloves Or Not To Wear Gloves…
I’ve been having this ongoing battle with some of my “workout” buddies. They all seem to wear gloves when they work out. They tell me
October 24, 2010