This past Sunday, I joined over 7,000 women in the More Magazine | Fitness Magazine Half-Marathon. While elbowing my way to a comfortable spot at the starting line, I recognized several other currently-enrolled SBBW (strong, beautiful Barnard women) warming up and getting their minds ready. More and Fitness magazines host an annual marathon for women [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Running’
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 [...]
Your Daily Apple: Strengthening Your Running Body
Posted in Your Daily Apple, tagged Abs, Core, Fitness, Running on March 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Interested in becoming a better runner? Runner’s World magazine offers great advice in an article available on their website about the importance of strengthening the core muscles — the muscles in your abs, back, and pelvis. Working your core doesn’t just give you flat abs like the ones plastered on most of the magazine covers [...]
Your Daily Apple: Get that rear in gear!
Posted in Your Daily Apple, tagged Fitness, Motivation, Running on February 2, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Many people struggle to stay motivated during the dark, cold winter months. We walk outside less, we sleep more, and we eat more carbs and fats to boost our seratonin levels. The pounds seem to creep on. To stay motivated and moving, mix up your exercise routine. Switch from yoga to Pilates or from the [...]
