My son and I had registered for the Rock 'n Roll 10K race in San Jose, California, so we decided to get a quick weekend getaway there. I booked the San Jose Fairmont Hotel. The price was reasonable. All of the hotels downtown were around the same price, $180 a...
Book Review: En Cyclo Pedia
Suppose you're looking for a beautiful gift to give to someone who is starting to cycle or is already an avid cyclist, En Cyclo Pedia. In that case, Everything You Need to Know about Cycling, from the Essential to the Obscure by Johan Tell, is the book for you! En Cyclo...
Book Review: Getting My Bounce Back by Carolee Belken Walker
Book Review: Getting My Bounce Back by Carolee Belken Walker I started working out in my late forties. Throughout my journey, I have found that most people were athletic growing up but I found a handful of folks, like me, who didn't participate in anything until middle age set in....
Find Out What Happened When I Ran Around the Neighborhood
Something about the first sunny, warm day after a long winter makes you want to get outside and move. That’s exactly how I felt as I laced up my running shoes and set out for a three-mile run around my neighborhood. The air was crisp, the sun shone, and the...
Book Review: Stay Fit for Life by Joshua Kozak
Book Review: Stay Fit for Life by Joshua Kozak I don't know if anyone loves to exercise. I swim, bike and run to clear my head and I do love to do all three but on most days, it's a struggle to get the workout done. It's easy to just...
Raising Voices USA To Hold Panel on Healthcare
Raising Voices USA To Hold Panel on Healthcare Raising Voices USA will be presenting New York State Assembly member Richard Gottfried, chair Assembly Committee on Health, to discuss his signature healthcare legislation, the New York Health Act, which provides for single-payer coverage in the State of New York. The presentation...
Team Galloway LI Featured on My Long Island TV
Team Galloway LI Featured on My Long Island TV I loved organizing a running group under Jeff Galloway to help new runners learn the fundamentals of the run/walk/run method. Since I started in February, I have trained more than a few dozen people. My Team Galloway group was recently featured on...
New Balance Golf Shoes Review
New Balance Golf Shoe Review I played golf the other day in Merrick, Long Island and decided to check out a new pair of the New Balance Minimus Women's 1005 Black and Lime golf shoes. I was sent a pair from a mutual friend who promotes the shoes to the...
Product Review: TRIDONIS Workout Clothes
Product Review: TRIDONIS Workout Clothes A new local Long Island company is trying to make their mark in the workout apparel industry. The company, TRIDONIS, was recently created by three brothers and a sister who wanted workout attire that would be comfortable and breathable at the same time. Here's their...
SHAPE LAUNCHES “PERSONAL BEST” CAMPAIGN TO KICK START 2017
SHAPE LAUNCHES “PERSONAL BEST” CAMPAIGN TO KICK START 2017 SHAPE, the leading millennial women’s active lifestyle brand with an audience of more than 14 million, has launched its “Personal Best” editorial campaign and digital platform. The year-round campaign will help users reach their own unique goals, and keep them engaged...