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CAT Runs NYC *Running Coach
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*Captain of We Are NYC Running Club

April had a little bit of this and a little bit of that! All in all, happy the winter is over and happy to get outdoors ...
05/02/2026

April had a little bit of this and a little bit of that! All in all, happy the winter is over and happy to get outdoors more! All the merrier when those around me are smiling👌👌

Other than posts, I haven’t been posting much racing wise because quite frankly, I haven’t been racing at all!But that ...
04/20/2026

Other than posts, I haven’t been posting much racing wise because quite frankly, I haven’t been racing at all!
But that doesn’t mean that the work was not happening.

Those cold days of getting up early to head to the pool, 🏊🏻‍♂️🏊🏻‍♂️those seemingly long boring bike rides indoor on a trainer, 🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️and the occasional run when there was no ice out, 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️all of them were happening all winter long.

Yesterday’s “Mini Might Man” triathalon was definitely not a rust buster, because for me, there was not rust to bust. It was more of a barometer to see exactly what the winter work had yielded.

The end result was satisfying:
*6 minutes faster than the same triathalon last year.

*Almost 3 minutes faster on my swim alone.

*Over 3 and a half minutes faster on my bike (Avg 23.8 mph vs 19.5mph)

The only thing slower was my run and that’s because I admittedly didn’t run that much this winter because of all the ice. But you know what, that just means there is lots of room for improvement in the running category as we head further into the season!

*Icing on the cake is a 3rd place finish in my AG and 40th overall. Last year was 7th in AG and 94th overall. Not bad for a 51year old 😂😂

Remember – age doesn’t mean you throw in the towel and accept complacency. You can still get stronger, faster, and feel better than ever before!🙌🙌

A big thank you to my .legion
teammates for their support and their presence in the race. Slapping high fives or giving head nods on the course gave me a boost each time! Thanks to several friends who came out to cheer also. It was cold and rainy yesterday but I left Eisenhower warm and electric and ready for more this season!

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03/30/2026

OK guys check this out! just introduced a whole new addition to their lineup! DENIM! Just in time to get outside for the spring too!

This denim is not only stylish, but also very comfortable. Made out of stretchable fabric. It will move just fine for that active person like me!

Coming in an assortment of colors, be sure to add a few pairs this spring! Don’t sleep on the denim jacket! Stylish and lightweight just what you need for the spring! 👌👌
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Wow, February just flew on by! But that means March is knocking on the door and so are warmer temps - we hope! Time to g...
02/28/2026

Wow, February just flew on by! But that means March is knocking on the door and so are warmer temps - we hope! Time to get outdoors more and of course has you covered!
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-Finally, “The One Jogger” in Brutalist Khali color with Taupe slate accents. I own a bunch of these joggers because they are super comfortable but this one may be my favorite color! I’m sure it will sell out! 👌

Join their VIP program to get this fit and so much more. Link is in my profile!
Go ahead - start thinking of spring! ☀️

The clock is ticking on 2025! If you are looking for a fresh boost to your wardrobe in 2026, let me suggest ! I know ma...
12/30/2025

The clock is ticking on 2025! If you are looking for a fresh boost to your wardrobe in 2026, let me suggest !
I know many folks think that their clothes are primarily for workout purposes, but they have some casual wear too! This blazer and matching pants came in handy for the holidays! And can I tell you how comfortable they were! Even the white button down shirt is ! Someone suggested I go out and run in the outfit - which wasn’t a horrible suggestion! 👌
Sign up now as a VIP member and you can get off as much as 80% on their website! Check out the link in my profile! Enjoy other VIP perks such as monthly drops, VIP only sales, and free membership to the FIT app!
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Most people won’t understand, but one of the smartest things that was ever invented was the turkey trot! Get up early sw...
12/01/2025

Most people won’t understand, but one of the smartest things that was ever invented was the turkey trot! Get up early sweat a little bit and then eat with a little less guilt later that evening! 😂😂

Happy to complete the once again this year! Happy with a strong showing as well and placed thirteeth in my age group.
Set the pace for a great afternoon with family afterwards!

While others hit the mall, the grind continues. Gym flow today brought to you by .Came across Fabletics just over a yea...
11/28/2025

While others hit the mall, the grind continues. Gym flow today brought to you by .

Came across Fabletics just over a year ago and I’m hooked. Whether it’s casual wear or hitting the gym, their gear just fits perfectly and is very comfortable and stylish too!

Check out the link in my profile to access their VIP membership where you can get anywhere from 20% - 50% everything on their website! Also, when you become a VIP member, you’ll get various perks like access to the Fabletics fit app where there are hundreds of new workouts posted by top-tier trainers!

Also, VIP membership gets you access to their new monthly collections which launch every week with a fit for every body type!
Got questions? Feel free to DM me.
For now - get moving! Movement is everything! 🏃🏻🏃🏻🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️🏊🏻‍♂️🏊🏻‍♂️💪🏼💪🏼

Big shout out to the for a well organized race on Saturday! The “7 line 7k” was my first race in my new age group ‘50 -...
04/14/2025

Big shout out to the for a well organized race on Saturday! The “7 line 7k” was my first race in my new age group ‘50 -55’, yup we have entered that group 🤣🤣!
Happy to place second in my age group on Saturday, but was even more excited about the actual race. So many little details worked into the fabric of the race!
The medal says “ from Flushing Meadows to Shea Stadium” - of course Shea Stadium is no longer around, but will forever be in the hearts of Mets fans. The race took us to the current parking lot of Citi Field, where the old bases of Shea Stadium are outlined. And sure enough the race route took us around those bases. Very cool!
Also embedded in the race was the “Mookie Mile”!. Mets die hardscwill remember Mookie Wilson, who was a menace on the base paths during his time as a met. Embedded within the race was a segment dedicated to Mookie and trying to run your fastest mile! Also very cool!
Finally, in conjunction with the retired jersey numbers , certain bib numbers were also off limits and could never be worn during this race.
And if that wasn’t enough, they threw in free food , some very nice medals and and of course, free race pics! I’ll be back again next year for sure!
LETS GO METS!

The marathon can be a humbling experience. Just when you think you have it all figured out, it can smack you with realit...
11/04/2024

The marathon can be a humbling experience. Just when you think you have it all figured out, it can smack you with reality. Yesterday was a tough go for me as my core, hamstrings and glutes just didn’t want to go past mile 13. Auto pilot after that. i’ll regroup and continue to try and figure it out 🤷🏻‍♂️
But whatever - I flipped the page really quickly and told myself that I wasn’t going to let that dictate my day. What a BEAUTIFUL DAY it was from start to finish! So many familiar faces out there supporting me and all the other runners. In reality that’s what makes the amazing. It’s the people, the vibe, the electricity! they should run the marathon every day in NYC!
There is no marathon like the NYC MARATHON! Boston and Chicago come close but NYC IS tops- no contest!

A BIG thank you to everyone who sought me out to give me a shout out, a thumbs up or even run along side me! Gosh there were so many of you! You all lifted me up as there were many times where i really hated being out there 🤣 And just when i had those awful thoughts - there was a smiling face. Big thanks to & at mile 22 for the amazing IPA! Nothing else was working up until that point so I said screw it - and it tasted so damn good! 🍻
From my teammates to. my training partners and everyone else in between, thanks for the lift! I will step back for a few days and figure out what the winter season holds. Maybe some half marathons and give the full marathon a break for a season. But there will be more marathons again in the future!
To all the beautiful people out there yesterday, THANK YOU again! No marathon like the !🙏🏽🙏🏽
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It’s been a year of coming back from virtually zero fitness. Last year I watched the and remember feeling so out of sha...
11/02/2024

It’s been a year of coming back from virtually zero fitness. Last year I watched the and remember feeling so out of shape. Tomorrow, I head to the start for my 4th and 9th marathon overall. 🙏🏽
Reflecting on a year of re-gaining fitness leaves me with a feeling of gratefulness that I can come back and do this again. No matter what happens tomorrow, I’VE WON. I told my ‘unfit self’ from last year that it’s not wanted anymore. I can’t recall a marathon where I have felt pain feee like this one- it’s a rare but amazing feeling. Tomorrow we run for fun, while being grateful to do this again.
It’s that sense of gratefulness that I wish for all of you whether you have a time goal or not. Remember, you’ve put the time in, the work, the dedication and of course all the miles! Not many can do what we do. Celebrate yourself tomorrow!
If tomorrow is your first marathon, remember, you will never get another first marathon. Be present the entire time. Take it all in and make it memorable!
If you’re cheering, enjoy the day out there and BRING THE ENERGY! Tomorrow is quite possibly the best day of the year in NYC!
Flat me is ready for another 26.2 block party in the greatest city in the world! New York City, it’s time for the ! Let’s go! 🏃🏻🏃🏻

🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻The ramp up to the New York City Marathon is here! 🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻Since June I have shown up week after week to grind with ...
10/28/2024

🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻The ramp up to the New York City Marathon is here! 🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻
Since June I have shown up week after week to grind with this amazing group of individuals. Each Wednesday and Sunday when i wake up, the workouts hang over my head like a ton of bricks! But as soon as I show up to sunday long run or track Wednesdays, these folks make that disappear. For all the laps all the miles and all the jokes, we’re stronger today because we push each other all season. It’s been a great season of fitness and while I can use 6 weeks of a lighter load, I’ll miss these guys just a little 🤣🤣
What’s left for us now is to take what we’ve learned and execute on race day! To my training mates - you know what you gotta do- have a great !
And a million thanks to @ coach for their guidance and support! Can’t wait to do it all again! 🙌
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