runningandthecity

May started with me pacing the 1:55 group at the Shape Half. The next weekend I paced a New Balance run from Brooklyn to the Run Center, as a training run for the Airbnb Brooklyn Half (a 10 mile run). The next weekend (see a theme here? there’s always a…

Heard of this mega event? It’s a Championship battled between a lot of companies, in 13 cities and there’s a few rules to see who is the winner… From their website: On the night of July 13th, 1977 in Central Park, a total of 200 runners from 50 companies entered…

I am going to combine two races in this post because… yeah. Shape Women’s Half Marathon I had paced the 1:45 two years ago and this year I was doing the 1:55 as I jumped in late to cover another pacer. This is what a great-looking-and-pacing amount of pacers before…

well, don’t tell me I am late, at least I am doing it! The week started with a lot of work and then a few very busy days at the PreParty (which is what we call the “expo” or where you pick up your bib). As it’s a Brooklyn race,…

April was an interesting one… the month started with the Run to Breathe 4 mile race. That went quite well. So well, I came in 3rd in my AG, 4 seconds away from a PR and got super excited about my fitness level… The first Monday of April, I started…

You don’t want to miss this one. Do you know Da Ping Luo? If you’ve done ONE race in NYC, it’s quite probable that you’ve already met him. He has amazing pictures and he has an exhibit opening tomorrow (everything purple is copied from the site): Out for the Run,…

March Didn’t I just write a Feb recap?? Is this what happens when you get older? Times really flies! The month included a lot of coaching, loads, a few miles, lots of work hours, a November Project workouts, a visit to the Asics showroom, my birthday celebrations, a few Facebook…

First quarter done… United NYC Half done…. and now what? I did the Central Park Spring Classic 10K this past weekend and I am signed up to a “few” races…. but there’s 7 weeks til the Airbnb Brooklyn Half and I definitely will be racing my way into speed-shape. There’s…

What an epic adventure this race was… I did one wrong thing but sooo many things came together…!!! but wait, let me back track so I can show you some pictures first. Saturday I spent some time at the Experience (what you would call an expo), helping with Course Strategy…

February hello March! I have no idea where these weeks go!??! I actually freaked out a couple of weeks ago, because I realized it was too late to train for the United NYC Half… these weeks are faster than any of my races! Well, the month started with the Gridiron…

Tiny recap because my husband wasn’t there, so there were no pictures. It’s amazing how I don’t remember to take one picture!!! And without pictures… can it really be a good post? I was working on race distribution starting at 6 am (as setting up can take a bit) and by…

Carolina, this is for you. I am newly inspired. Even more than usual. I always say I have the best friends but you need a bit more info, correct? I saw someone last night get a huge accolade that, of course, she wasn’t expecting. Carolina has no idea. I spend…

Some of you know how scared I am of tris… if you don’t, well, I am scared of swimming, I can’t handle the bike, and omg the logistics… ay. But there it was, an indoor triathlon, plus, it was a RELAY, within a few miles, add my will to try…

Another short recap, because I really have to catch up and because there’s really not a lot to tell. I have been taking races so easy that it’s scary… Juan was running this one (wohoooo!!!) so we met up with Courtney and jogged a couple of miles to the start.…

this is going to be quick because I already went on vacation since. When you go on vacation everything before sort of self-destroys. Correct? So, I worked a bit before the race. Weather was great. I was overdressed I answered many questions, 99% of them were about the location of…

January went by ridiculously fast. So fast I didn’t even notice I didn’t post a recap for the Half I did. I literally started the year racing. Or running on a race course.. We did the Midnight Run, which happens right at the stroke of midnight on January 31st. I…

I’ve kept the last few years for comparison purposes… and my comments in Italics. I expect your comments below. What do YOU think are the wins and fails? what about your wins and fails? What is the most important factor for you? Mileage, PRs, races..?? Total Miles: 2009- 678 2010-…