Running and Baking my way through the Big Apple

Post Half Marathon Recovery

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Gabby @ Marathons and Macarons

The half marathon is a very achievable yet challenging distance. After racing a half marathon hard, you have to give your body ample time to rest and recover before jumping back into long runs. (The only exception to this is … Continue reading →

Brooklyn Half Marathon Recap

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Gabby @ Marathons and Macarons

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The Brooklyn Half was my second half marathon, and my big spring goal race. I had big plans to PR, and (spoiler alert) I did! I had major nerves before this race. It’s been on my mind since I registered … Continue reading →

Fitness Magazine Blogger Meet and Tweet #FitBlogNYC

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Gabby @ Marathons and Macarons

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Yesterday was like summer camp and Christmas for fitness bloggers all rolled into one. It was the second annual Blogger Meet and Tweet by Fitness Magazine, and my first time attending a blogger event! I got to meet so many … Continue reading →

Brooklyn Half Pre-Party/Expo in Photos

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Gabby @ Marathons and Macarons

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Birthday Celebrations, Part 2

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Gabby @ Marathons and Macarons

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After Part 1 of my birthday celebrations, which included a 10K race, a four-layer cake, a beer garden, and a birthday morning run, I continued the festivities at lunch yesterday with my coworkers at Madison Square Eats. They treated me … Continue reading →

Birthday Celebrations, Part 1

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Gabby @ Marathons and Macarons

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I kicked off my birthday weekend (please tell me you also celebrate your birthday all weekend…if not for the entire Birthday Week…) with the UAE Healthy Kidney 10K in Central Park. I was running it as a training run for … Continue reading →

Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Gabby @ Marathons and Macarons

Happy Mother’s Day to my best running buddy! My amazing mom and I have been running together for about a year now. I love that we can share the excitement of races, and now I barely remember a time before … Continue reading →

Fitness Friday: Running in the Rain

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Gabby @ Marathons and Macarons

Running in the rain at Girls on the Run practice

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Spring is my favorite season, but showers abound here in the Northeast in April and May. Most of the time I can work my training runs around rainy days (or go on the treadmill) but what happens if it’s raining … Continue reading →

Weekend in Gulf Shores, AL

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Gabby @ Marathons and Macarons

Alternative title: When Things Don’t Go According to Plan Last weekend I was supposed to do a long run of 13 miles, my last long run before tapering for the Brooklyn Half. It was going to be my first-ever 13 … Continue reading →

Erica Sara Designs Inspiration of the Month: My Mother!

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Gabby @ Marathons and Macarons

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Erica Sara Designs is a lovely jewelry company run by a small team of dedicated women (marathoners!) who are interested in creating pieces that inspire and empower women. Every month they pick an inspiring woman to feature on their website, … Continue reading →

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