Where You've Been and Where You're Going... There are times when I look back to when I first started training for triathlons. That was back on June 1, 2014. I was training for my first triathlon - the Captiva Tri in Florida. Here are some of the comments I made...
On Taking a Break…
Taking a break after months of intense training can be surprisingly challenging. If you’ve been consistently running, swimming, or cycling for six to nine months (or more), you might feel a sense of loss or uncertainty over what to do with all that extra time. That’s exactly what happened to...
It Was a Galloway Weekend in Atlanta
It was a Galloway Weekend in Atlanta I arrived in Atlanta Friday afternoon. I took the Marta, as instructed by the Galloway folks, and went to downtown Atlanta to the Westin Hotel. Jeff Galloway and his store Phidippides is located in Atlanta and he was organizing the Double G that...
Seaford’s Hot Chocolate 5K Run
Seaford's Hot Chocolate 5K Run There's nothing better than running a race and seeing your teammates on the course! Team Galloway LI decided to run this Seaford Hot Chocolate 5K Race as one of our scheduled Saturday runs. Not everyone showed but most of the group was there. Merril and...
Interesting Conversation with the Massage Therapist
Interesting Conversation with the Massage Therapist I get massages. I feel like I have to with all the training I do. If you're reading this and train more than me, then you know it's true. Your body needs it for recovery. Anyway, I was getting a massage and I told...
When It’s One of Those Days…
When it's one of those days... Have you ever had a day where just everything goes wrong? I had two of those days this week and it was frustrating. The week started off well. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, I was able to meet and exceed my training plan, which...
Healing Grotto in Bellmore Review
Healing Grotto in Bellmore Review My husband and I recently moved to North Merrick, Merrick Woods to be exact. We were driving up Newbridge Road to get to the Southern Parkway when we both noticed the Healing Grotto, Ultimate Salt Cave Experience. We were intrigued. "What do you think that...
Running 14 Miles in the Rain in Preparation for the Suffolk Half Marathon
Running 14 Miles in the Rain in Preparation for the Suffolk Half Marathon After running the NYC Marathon and having Jeff Galloway as my coach, I asked Jeff if he needed any program directors on Long Island. I knew there was a Galloway group in NYC, but I didn't see...
Team Galloway LI Does 9 Miles in Preparation for the Suffolk Half Marathon
Team Galloway LI Does 9 Miles in Preparation for the Suffolk Half Marathon I was excited when Pacific Health Labs told me they would send me some product for the Team Galloway LI to check out. Most of the runners in the group are new to running and I wanted...
Another Realization on the Bike
Another Realization on the Bike A lot of triathletes train in groups. It's really a nice thing to do, if everyone is at the same level. I find myself shying away from these types of group activities, except for swimming, because I don't like to swim in the open water...