Living the Sweaty Life: ClassPassDC Launch!

October 14, 2014 Last Monday I had the opportunity to attend a ClassPass launch event for bloggers and press held at SculptDC. I was so excited to hear that ClassPass was coming to Washington, DC!  It is already in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco. Image: ClassPass Facebook The $99/month membership allows you to take unlimited classes in the ClassPass Network (3 class limit per studio per cycle, but there are loads of participating studios). Classes are…

NYC Marathon Training 10/6-10/12 – Week 17

October 13, 2014 Monday 10/6 - 2 miles + 45 minutes cycling + ClassPass DC Launch Tuesday 10/7 - 2 miles + 60 minutes personal training Wednesday 10/8 - 60 minutes yoga Thursday 10/9 - 60 minute barre class + 1 mile + 60 minutes personal training Friday 10/10 - 45 minute barre class Saturday 10/11 - 20 miles Sunday 10/12 - Rest day Total: 25 miles And Week 17 is done! The next two weekends call for long runs of 12-14, and 8-10 miles respectively; easy…

Friday Five – Favorite Fuels for Running

October 10, 2014  Happy Friday! Today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia and the theme is Five Favorite Fuels for Running (or Fitness Activity).  Timing of this post is great as I have a 20 miler tomorrow. I’ll be interested to see what everyone else has on their list.  Here are my five (they are a bit vanilla):  1. {Pre-Run} Go Bananas! Pretty much a staple for both short and long distances.  2. {Pre-Run} Peanut, Peanut Butter or Almond Butter I…

Wineglass Half Marathon Race Recap Part 2

October 9, 2014  Missed Part 1? After a fun Friday of exploring Corning, picking up our bibs, and visiting the Corning Glass of Museum, we headed to bed early because the next day we were visiting a couple wineries!  Around Town - The Wineries There are several wineries in the Finger Lakes region. The Seneca Lake Wine Trail has over 30 wineries! My mom did a little research and we visited two- first, Lakewood Vineyards.  Located in Watkins Glen, this…

NYC Marathon Countdown – Logistics

Under a month to go! Last week I shared five ways I keep motivated during my training cycle.  Thank you for all your comments and tips! This week I am writing about some logistics I’ve finalized ahead of marathon weekend. Image: TSC New York City Marathon The Hotel Because I deferred my 2013 entry to 2014, I had an early start in terms of hotel scouting (the lottery was held in Spring 2014).  I made my reservations in December 2013…

Wineglass Half Marathon Race Recap Part 1

October 7, 2014 The Wineglass Marathon and Half Marathon is held in Corning, New York.  The city of Corning is in the Finger Lakes Region of New York and home to beautiful fall foliage, the Corning Museum of Glass (yes the same Corning that makes your kitchenware), and close to several wineries.  Below is a picture of Market Street - the finish line area for both races. Every year my mom and I run (she walks) a half together.  Between …

NYC Marathon Training 9/29-10/5 – Week 16

October 6, 2014 You know it is fall when….there are tons of races on the weekend (Portland, Wineglass, Wilson Bridge, Gretes Gallop… the list goes on). Hope everyone had a good run whether it be racing, training or for fun.  Since I was up north, I got to break out some of my fall duds… yess. Monday 9/29 - 1 mile + 60 minutes personal training Tuesday 9/30 - Rest day  Wednesday 10/1 - Rest day Thursday 10/2 - Rest day Friday 10/3 -…

Friday Five – Happy 1 Year of Blogging

October 3, 2014 Happy Friday! I am currently heading to Corning, NY for the Wineglass Half Marathon.  Today Run Jenny Run Turned 1!  Below was my first tumblr post 365 days ago - lengthy huh? Today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia and thought I would share Five of my Favorite Posts. 1. Napa/Sonoma Racecation (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) In October 2013 I headed to Napa and Sonoma for my friend’s wedding.  While I was there I turned my…

Montréal/Québec City Vacation Part 2

Missed Part 1? Bonjour mes amies! I will be taking a mini hiatus from Tasty Thursday to wrap up my Montréal and Québec City recaps.   The first few days in Montréal were spent exploring the historic city center.  Afterwards we traveled a bit outside of the city to explore the Jean-Talon Public Market, the Olympic Stadium (the city hosted the 1976 Summer Olympics), the Botanical Gardens, the Biodome, and Mount Royal Park. Below is a cute sign that was in…

NYC Marathon Countdown – Motivation

With a little month to go I thought it would be fun to dedicate the next few Wednesdays to NYC related topics (logistics, lists, clothing etc). As I alluded to in my post yesterday and the day before, my motivational level has certainly decreased from Week 1 to Week 15. Image: TSC New York City Marathon I knew marathon training would be a huge time commitment , but things/life have changed in the 7 years between marathons and I forgot…