So I Ran My Last 2013 Race!

2013 has been a great running year for me. It has been very difficult dealing with injuries and the weather and breathing (while I was out in Colombia), but I have learned a lot about my body and myself. This past Sunday, I ran my last race of 2013! Yay! 

This means many things for me: One, I will still be running during the winter, but I will not be competing because my body needs time to recuperate (and because I don't particularly like competitive winter running); and Two, I have now qualified to run in the 2013 NYC Marathon! So watch out for me next year.

If you are a sponsor looking for someone to showcase your products in the 2013 NYC Marathon,... ahem... we can talk...lol.

We will be talking more about yoga, strength training, and even gearing up for winter running for the rest of the year :)

Cheers Eights & Weights!

Preparing for the Run for a Cure Africa: A Little Advice on the Shoes

For professional and seasoned runners, a lot goes into selecting a pair of running shoes. The 2 major areas of focus are: the foot arch and the stride pattern. But I'm not really going to go into these details today because they are a little technical. However, consider reading this post on selecting the right running shoes to talk a little more about the technical details. Today, I will just give you a few tips that you should implement on when to get your shoes, and how to cater to them.

The Sunday Ciclovia Tradition in Bogota

Although there is a lot I might miss in New York City, there are some activities in Bogota that I will miss when I leave. There is such a huge focus on physical activity. This is evidenced by a weekly activity they have had for almost 40 years (since 1976) called the Ciclovia.

What is this Ciclovia, you ask? Well, basically, Ciclovia means "bike path" in English. Every Sunday and every public holiday, Bogota closes down about 120km of the streets from cars so that cyclists and runners have free access to perform their physical activity. There are also free yoga, Pilates, and other exercise classes offered in the city's largest park (Parque Simon Bolivar). Isn't that pretty great?