Motivation, Reviews, Training

Best App for Running

What is the Best App for Running? I have tried the major fitness apps out there, this post is a pros and cons list of each one, along with my take on which is the best.  This is a truly honest post (no affiliate links here) and is only my personal opinion. Aaptiv Aaptiv Price:… Continue reading Best App for Running

Berlin Marathon Vacation
Races

How to Plan a Berlin Marathon Vacation

I ran my first oversees marathon in September.  It was the Berlin Marathon.  While planning for this big running adventure, I had a lot of questions: What is the cheapest way to fly to Europe? How will jet lag affect my marathon performance? How can I make the most of my time in Europe? What… Continue reading How to Plan a Berlin Marathon Vacation

quit orangetheory fitness
Reviews, Training

Why I Quit Orangetheory

Why I Quit Orangetheory If we crossed paths six months ago, you would have seen me sporting my orange heart rate monitor and water bottle.  I would probably be headed to an Orangetheory Fitness class.  I am not here to bash Orangetheory Fitness.  In fact, I love their workouts and feel they are effective for… Continue reading Why I Quit Orangetheory

Races, Reviews

Philadelphia Marathon Review

Philadelphia Marathon Review 2018 I ran the Philadelphia Marathon on November 18, 2018.  While it was FREEZING, and I sucked pretty bad (more on that later), it was a great experience overall.  For this Philadelphia Marathon review, I’ll focus on the things that matter the most to me when considering a marathon: communication, the expo,… Continue reading Philadelphia Marathon Review