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A Much Needed Change: Saying Goodbye to FCITC 12 Aug 2013 | 06:48 pm
Change is one of the things I love most about life. In 2009, I was sitting at a desk job (working in corporate wellness) miserable and unsure of what to do after realizing the job I coveted since gra...
How to Do it All While Training for a Marathon 7 Aug 2013 | 10:37 pm
I’m super excited to share that JackRabbit Sports has invited me to give two marathon training information sessions at the Union Square store during the month of August. The first session is August 1...
Runner’s World Contest: Enter for A Chance to Be Featured in Runner’s World 5 Aug 2013 | 10:40 pm
I hope you all had a fantastic weekend full of running! I’m definitely getting back to my run happy place (though not quite there yet). I even sketched out an actual training plan over the weekend, so...
Race Pace Training Diaries: Time Flies 2 Aug 2013 | 03:17 pm
The fall edition of Race Pace Training Diaries follows Brittany, a Race Pace Runner, on her journey of training for her first marathon, the New York City Marathon on November 3rd. Learn more about Bri...
Soundtrack of My Workout: The Songs that Make You Happy 31 Jul 2013 | 07:23 pm
Wow! Getting back into shape really isn’t that much fun. I honestly can’t remember a time when I went six weeks without cardiovascular exercise. I appreciate the fact that I am able to run, so don’t ...
Coconut Banana Cacao Smoothie Recipe 29 Jul 2013 | 09:25 pm
My breakfast smoothie was so good this morning that as soon as I finished drinking it I rushed over to write it out for you. You have to try it! Coconut Banana Cacao Smoothie Ingredients: 8- 10 oun...
Say it, Do it! {fall training} 23 Jul 2013 | 05:23 am
It’s been quite some time since I’ve done a SIDI post. During my longest training period of my life, I grew superstitious and needed to shut-up about marathon training. I’m feeling a bit that way righ...
Race Pace Training Diaries: Meet Brittany 17 Jul 2013 | 10:22 pm
Hey Fit Chick in the City readers! My name is Brittany and I’m a longtime fan of Jess’s blog. In November I’ll be running my first marathon and I’m so excited to have Jess as my running coach. That’s...
Progress Report 16 Jul 2013 | 11:49 pm
I’ve officially graduated from running on the Alter G! Last Wednesday I was able to run at 85% of my body weight for the last eight minutes of my 30 minute run. Naturally, after work I went on a test...
HIIT Workout, Nike Free Bionic & An Announcement 10 Jul 2013 | 08:07 am
Have you guys heard about Nike’s newest training shoe, the Nike Free Bionic? image from Finish Line This shoe isn’t made for running, but it is made for HIIT workouts and for strength training. Afte...