there's a rule in distance running that states "nothing new on race day" meaning dont wear a new pair of shoes, try a new brand of gels, change your stretching routine, etc, etc. you dont know where those new shoes might rub and cause blisters, what the gels might do to your tummy or accidently pull a muscle- you dont want or need any surprises on race day.

pretty much every week i add something new to my training and take it for a test drive. this weekend kicked off summer streets and i really wanted to bring my camera so i introduced the runners pak. now, this isnt your mothers "fanny" pack from those summer family vacation days, its sporty and chic!

it held my camera and 3 gels and wasnt a nuisance. it stayed snug around my hips the entire workout. the pak is definitely a keeper and will be with me on race day! (i recommend nathan sports 5k runners pak)

the first day of summer streets was great! tnt kicked off the event at 7:30am along with the commissioner of transportation, janette sadik-khan at foley square. i ran a half marathon distance (13 miles) in 2hrs and 15mins with bathroom and water breaks along the way. it was awesome to be able to run freely down the streets of nyc and not have to worry about being hit by a speedy taxi or tourist bus. im looking forward to this upcoming weekend when we run over the brooklyn and williamsburg bridges!



tnt booth at foley square




coach ramon giving us his pre-event kickoff pep talk


getting ready!



the girls who keep me going erin and tracey