Running Gear

  • Fitness,  Running,  Running Gear,  Tips

    My Favorite Winter Running Gear, Updated

    It’s that time of year again, folks! One of my top viewed posts around this time is My Favorite Winter Running Gear! But that’s a few years old now, so I wanted to give you guys and update of what I’m using now! Neon Puffy Vest. Of course, it doesn’t have to be neon, but that makes it more fun (and you more visible!) $34.99, Gap. (I got mine last year on the clearance rack for under $15.00.) Full-Zip Quilted Jacket. This is Target’s mock of some of the more pricier brands. I got it for Ragnar Relay when I realized it was colder in the Adirondacks in September that…

  • Running,  Running Gear

    What’s Inside My Gym Bag

    Look, its my gym bag! I’ve always wanted to do one of these posts–I finally had the time to do it! This is my gym bag–but the funny thing is, I rarely bring it to the gym. Maybe I should just call it my running bag, since it goes with me to most races and when I drive somewhere to run. I haven’t touched anything in here since the Vermont City Marathon. I haven’t ran since then! That’s a lot of stuff. 1. Aquaphor | 2. Tums | 3. Hat | 4. Sunglasses | 5. Visor | 6. Tylenol | 7. Body Glide | 8. Tennis ball | 9. Makeup removal wipes | 10. Kleenex |…

  • Albany,  marathon,  Restaurant Reviews,  Running,  Running Gear,  Wine

    Weekend Happenings

    Friday night: Friday was pretty low key! I made some home made pizza for Chris and myself, complete with some cheese from the Cheese Traveler. It was DELICIOUS and one of the best pizzas I’ve made so far! The only thing I wasn’t a fan of was the fake sausage–the lightlife brand. It didn’t even taste like sausage–just like fake meat product. At least it added a bit of a protein, but the rest of the pizza was really good. The cheese we used was mostly mozzarella but also some slices of Havarti from Demark. Chris went to the Cheese Traveler to pick up some. It was pretty fantastic on…

  • Albany,  Celebrations,  Fitness,  Holidays,  Race Re-Cap,  Running Gear

    First Race of 2013 – Bill Hogan 3.5 Miler

    Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a fun and safe start to 2013. Monday night Chris and I hosted a small get together of a few of our friends, so ringing in the new year was pretty awesome. We had a blast! I wasn’t sure how I’d be feeling the next morning, but I woke up pretty early to send off our friends who had stayed over, and after drinking plenty of water and having a green juice for breakfast, I felt pretty good. I decided to head over to U Albany for the Hangover Half Marathon/Bill Hogan 3.5 mile race. A bunch of my friends were running the…

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    Running at Night Safely

    Wednesday night after work I braved the cold air and darkness to go on a run. Running has been hard for me lately. I’ve been struggling with motivation to run since I’m loathing the treadmill and dreading running in the dark (more so for my safety…) and the cold temperatures.   Wearing our reflective gear during Ragnar Relay was a must! Since I figured I have a bunch of running safety gear already, I’d do it. Here’s what you need if you want to run at night: Headlamp – mine is a Totes headlamp that isn’t running specific, but you can find special running headlamps at specialty running stores or…