Back when I was a young lad, I attended a private Christian school. Like most reasonable schools, there was a dress code in place. Unlike most reasonable schools, our rules were a little more strict. I’m sure there were plenty, but the only dress code rule I remember was “no short shorts”. I personally didn’t care about the rule, you certainly wouldn’t be catching me dead in shorts that even bordered on short (Jams anyone?)…
Read MoreIt’s September and with September comes Labor Day Weekend. The coolness and smells of fall are slowly making their way into the air, a much needed relief to the heat of Summer. Labor Day not only signals the beginnings of Fall, but for New Yorkers with children, it marks the end of Summer and the beginning of school. Except this year, at least for the Capital District of New York, and more specifically, the urban schools in the area, no child will be going anywhere, everything is looking like it will be virtual this Fall…
Read MoreEver since I bought and donned on a Ciele Athletics hat, call it an obsession, because I have not stopped running with their hats. I love their products, they are fun, functional and of really high-quality. Today, an email shimmied into my inbox and it turns out, Ciele Athletics has collaborated with Article One to bring to life a really sexy pair of “sports eyewear, inspired by late 70’s and early 80’s athletics aesthetics.” The glasses are set to start shipping next week, September 7th, 2020, but you can order them now…
Read MoreWhat does a runner do when races are getting cancelled left and right because of a stupid virus called COVID-19? In my case, I signed up for the Hard as Hell Half-Marathon, put on by the Albany Running Exchange. 2020 marks the very first year of the Hard as Hell Half-Marathon and was run in conjunction with the Dippikill Froggy Five Mile race. While most races are being cancelled locally, the ARE has still been making certain races work, albeit, looking slightly different…
Read MoreIt is super hard for me to believe that a month has passed by once again. It’s harder to believe that it’s been two months since I asked myself this question, “When the outrage ends, will you be someone who continues to make a difference?” While I’m on the third round of giving, this has nothing to do with how much I’m giving and everything to do with challenging myself to keep racism and inequity at the forefront of my mind, in my own unique way. Otherwise, I’m afraid I may forget and become complacent…
Read MoreThis is an ongoing weekly feature in which I take one mile of running, squeeze it into one minute of video and add some music. Today’s clip is from a longer 6 mile recovery run, which goes through the endlessly same neighborhood streets of Country Knolls. It was crazy hot, I got a bit of a sunburn, but I jumped into a wonderfully cool pool immediately after. It was well worth the heat. Enjoy!
Soundtrack by Joseph McDade
I was an Apple Watch guy before I really got obsessed with running. It quickly became clear to me that “real” runners don’t use an Apple Watch. Most runners I know use Garmin or Suunto and because of this, there is very little written about how to truly get the most out of your Apple Watch, short of not using one. Frankly, I was not about to blow $300-400 dollars on switching, so this article is to help you–a loyal Apple Watch user–to get the most out of your Apple Watch and have it syncing correctly to the many services out there…
Read MoreSummer running makes me sweat, and all that sweat makes me thirsty, really thirsty. At the end of my longer runs I find that my mouth and lips get all gummy and gross, especially if it’s really hot and humid. I’ve found that by the time my run is almost over I’m craving a few very specific drinks, all equally glorious in their own right. At some point I starting putting all them together in varying combinations and ended up with a super tasty, refreshing, hydrating and healthy summer drink…
Read MoreThis is an ongoing weekly feature in which I take one mile of running, squeeze it into one minute of video and add some music. Today’s One Minute Mile is from a longer 6 mile recovery run, which starts along the edge of Washington Park, goes by the New York State Capitol building, through the Empire State Plaza and around the upper level of the New York State Museum.
Soundtrack by Joseph McDade
Last Summer I ran my first 50 mile ultramarathon, the North Face Endurance Challenge, in Massachusetts. Up until then, I had only ran two marathons and had no idea what I was getting myself into when I signed up to run 50 miles. To prepare for the ultramarathon, I read and researched a LOT. While the thorough research helped, I still didn’t feel super prepared. In my reading, I knew I’d need certain gear, but beyond that, what gear I bought was determined by people writing reviews and me hoping that their reviews didn’t suck. In our world of almost unlimited choice, it was very difficult to feel like I was doing the right thing…
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