running

This time of the year, on Tuesday nights, I run in Central Park with NYRR for a speed workout.  Had to skip it today, though, and for a good reason.  My 13 year old got accepted to one of the NYC specialized high schools, and now has a decision to make regarding which school to [...]

Since I'm tapering for the Austin Marathon, which is in 6 short days, I skipped the Bronx Half Marathon yesterday.  Of course, the one I skip would be the nicest weather New York has seen for a February race in years!  I've had a lot of fun reading all the race reports, but I'm a little [...]

Thanks to Run Dangerously, I see that the Brooklyn Half Marathon date is again up in the air for 2009.  I, for one, would love to see it moved back to March, or even April, where it belongs.  I've already bemoaned the original May 30 date.  Who knows what's going on. On a related note, [...]

In taper mode for the Austin Marathon, which is in 9 days.  Last run was Tuesday nights speed workout in Central Park in the snow!  Central park was absolutely stunning after the storm we had Tuesday.  At least 5 inches of snow everywhere!  The road was sort of plowed, but still snow covered and pretty [...]

With proper planning, was able to do the long run on a beautiful day yesterday.  Started out at 11am with temps in the upper 30's.  By the end, it was 51 degrees.  Therefore, weather was not a factor, as it has been so much in the last month. My route took me down 1st Ave [...]

Speed workout tonight in Central Park was a 4 mile tempo run of the middle 4 miles of Central Park.  While this is the least interesting of the various workouts we can do, it is always a great chance to race the distance on a familiar course and with lots of hills. It is the [...]

Started noticing a pain in the toe today.  Left foot big toe is hurting a bit when I put pressure on it.  It is not a nail issue, but more of a joint pain - hoping it goes away soon!  I'll test it out in my speed workout tonight. Also, since Saturday, my left shoulder and neck has [...]

Actually went on a morning run today!  I needed to, because I'm heading out to my NJ house right after work and I didn't want to miss another day.  For a true early morning run, I'd need to be out the door by 5:30 to be back in time to get my 7 year old [...]

I was recovering pretty nicely from Sunday's long 17.5 mile run.  By Tuesday, I only had some muscle tightness in the right leg.  Otherwise felt fine.  So, went ahead with my normal Tuesday night speed workout in Central Park with NYRR.  I hardly ever stretch on my own, but in this class, there is a [...]