Running as a pastime has made me comfortable in my own skin. Unfortunately, my skin itself may not be so comfortable with running. Although running has done excellent things for my overall complexion — from fewer breakouts to better blood flow to decreased signs of aging — all that extra time spent outdoors has oneContinue reading “Saving My Own Skin”
Category Archives: Running
The Final Word
I’m an editor by trade, so I spend a lot of time thinking about word choice. In my professional life, the word I’ve been thinking the most about is but. (No, not butts, but ask me again after I see Magic Mike XXL this weekend. What up, homonym joke!) Somewhere along my career development, theContinue reading “The Final Word”
Six Days a Week
A lot of good things come in sixes: players on a hockey team, muffins in a muffin tin, geese-a-laying, beer. Six is the motivation behind everyone’s ab workout, the number of good Star Wars films once December rolls around and the roll in obscure 1980s board game Race to the Roof that lets you pullContinue reading “Six Days a Week”
Brooklyn is the New Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Half Marathon didn’t start until 7 a.m. last Saturday, but in the hours leading up to it, my mind was already racing: Am I going to make it to the Prospect Park starting line before bag check closes at the ungodly hour of 6:10 a.m.? Is it going to start pouring mid-race likeContinue reading “Brooklyn is the New Brooklyn”
Leaving Your Mark
Hey there, injury prone comrades! Shout if you’ve ever had any of the following sidelining ailments: The one where pain on the underside of the kneecap flares when sitting still or walking down stairs (i.e. runner’s knee) The one where the ligaments along the arch of the foot feel tight and achy (i.e. plantar fasciitis)Continue reading “Leaving Your Mark”
Gear Up
I’ve been off the grid blogwise for three weeks and counting, and I know I’ve left you with all sorts of unanswered questions. I’ll plow through them quickly, as I have something much more important to address. Did we choose to renew our apartment lease? Yes. Did we book our summer trip to Greece? Yes.Continue reading “Gear Up”
Like Night and Day
There are several core truths about myself I hold to be true. I’m right handed. I’m a dog person. I’m afraid of ET. I’m team Peeta, team Jacob and team embarrassed to have read so many novels originally written for 12-year-old girls. One more core truth: I am a morning runner. For as long asContinue reading “Like Night and Day”
Runs in the Family
One of the great things about growing up in a family of five is getting to experience different kinds of bonds with every single member. If I want to share a baseball-sized beef steak with someone I know will enjoy it as much as me, I call my dad. If I want validation that AnastasiaContinue reading “Runs in the Family”
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
The winter seems to be full of acceptable excuses not to workout. The days are shorter. The Central Park water fountains don’t work. Bathing suit season is still several months away. House of Cards won’t watch itself. And of course, the most tangible excuse to skip winter workouts of all: the world outside my apartment todayContinue reading “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”
M. Night Shyamalan and I Have Some News
You remember that scene in The Saint where a mustachioed man who looks just like Val Kilmer in a mustache rips off his mustache and – to the shock and awe of all those around him – is none other than clean-shaven Val Kilmer, master of disguise? In case you haven’t seen this 1997 cinemagraphicContinue reading “M. Night Shyamalan and I Have Some News”
Riled Up Runner 