The 2014 Whiskeython
The 2014 Whiskeython took place last Sunday. “Whiskeython? Whoa, what’s that?!” Put simply… 2 laps of the lower loop in which the winner takes home a bottle of booze. For all you non-runners, 2 laps of the lower loop is…
Category Fitness
NYCM Training: Weeks 4 and 5
My 6 week training program may be the most unusual and illogical plan I have ever done. I run when I feel good just to keep my fitness up from Wineglass. I have not run with a Garmin in months…
NYCM Training: Week 2 and 3
I have really been enjoying my ability to run again. It reminds me of my early days in 2008 when I first started. I have been running without a Garmin most of the time and just going by feel. WEEK…
RACE REPORT: 095 Wineglass Marathon – 03:17:30
The concept of ‘Mind over Body’ is nothing new to the Marathon and Ironman community. Runners commonly refer to a marathon as 10% physical, 90% mental. For Week 2 of my NYC Marathon training plan I ran: Wednesday: 5M Easy…
NYCM Training: Week 1
My ‘A Race’ this fall is now the NYC Marathon after bowing out of Wineglass Marathon and Beach2Battleship Full Iron. I had a great full week of training for my 6 week plan. SUNDAY: 1 Mile @ 5:25 pace…
Guardian angel, or bus driver?
Today I opted for a bike ride instead of a run. Why? Because I wanted to go inspect my city and see what was shakin’ in all corners. Riding through city streets means I take my track bike as its…
RACE REPORT: 092 Pride Run 5M – 31:04
Pride Week in NYC is always a bit crazy and fun. There is one factor that seems to remain the same every year… the heat! My stupid knee was acting up all week since I thought it a good idea…
#BostonStrongNYC
On Monday, there was a memorial movement for those who suffered in Boston. #BostonStrong In respective cities across America, people organized large group runs with everyone wearing Boston colors, Boston themed signs… you name it, to show support for Boston.…
4th Annual City Bakery Run
Do you like running? Do you also happen to like the most amazing hot chocolate ever created? Do you like arctic Winter weather? If you picked 2 out of 3 then the City Bakery Run is a must. In true…
History with Baker: Vol. 1
I love history, especially New York City history. I have studied it for 15 years, have countless books and vintage maps and should probably find a new hobby. In today’s episode we are going to talk about The Central Park…