This week’s cover of Time Out New York caught my eye. “Great Walks, the city’s best strolls,” it boasts. Inside, the magazine outlines 12 NYC walking routes, that are sure to tickle your calves, your tummy (a lot of them include snack stops), and your cosmopolitan fancy. Some of the walks include “The Romantic Walk,” [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Outdoors’
Your Daily Apple: City Strolls
Posted in Your Daily Apple, tagged New York City, Outdoors, Timeout New York, Walking on April 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Your Daily Apple: NYRR Run As One 4-Miler
Posted in Your Daily Apple, tagged Fitness, Hills, New York City, Outdoors, Races, Running, Training on March 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve noticed more runners ramping up their training now that warm weather (slowly, temperamentally) approaches. For those interested in participating in a fun, low-mileage race in April–either to stay motivated or to compete–I recommend the Thomas Labrecque “Run As One” 4-miler in Central Park (make sure to register early, as New York Road Runners has [...]
Daily Apple: Five Boro Bike Tour!
Posted in Your Daily Apple, tagged Biking, New York City, Outdoors on March 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
About one year ago in Fitbear News, I wrote an article informing the Barnard student body about the Five Boro Bike Tour, which is fast approaching once again! Mark your calendars – Sunday, May 3rd, rain or shine, the TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour will begin at 8 AM. The Bike Tour begins just [...]
Your Daily Apple: Walking Tour-de-Force
Posted in Your Daily Apple, tagged Fitness, New York City, Outdoors on February 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Sometimes a nice alternative to traditional exercise is the option of getting out into the great city and exploring. The following are a few free available walking tours in the city. I hope you take advantage of these opportunities to explore the city while working expanding the parameters of your personal fitness. 1) There is [...]
Your Daily Apple: Winter? Spring? Take advantage!
Posted in Your Daily Apple, tagged Biking, Motivation, Outdoors on February 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The rumor on the street on Saturday was that a nice day was coming, but it certainly did not prepare me for the beautiful weather I encountered when I walked outside on Sunday. My immediate thoughts – what can I do outside today to take advantage of this warm day? Yesterday, my answer was tennis. [...]
