Have you ever ran through the Lincoln Tunnel? Well I have and guess what you can as well when you…read morejoin the Lincoln Tunnel Challenge next year. This is such a worthwhile event that raises funds for some well-deserving athletes in the Special Olympics. Let me tell you my dear friends this run is not as easy as it sounds. This is a unique 5K through a tunnel that I feel someone has to experience at least once in their lifetime. The last few kilometers really burns because of the incline going back to the New Jersey side. Nevertheless with a huge amount of people participating you always are motivated to keep on going. This event is more fun to run with friends especially if you want to compete with them. At the end of the day it is, as I said for a very good cause, so no matter how you look at it, it truly is a win for everyone involved!

The NYC Half is one of my favorite courses I've ever run, and my 2017 race still stands out as a…read moreperfect spring morning in Manhattan. It begins with that chilly Central Park feeling and then gradually opens into a brighter, faster day, with the city almost seeming to bloom around the race. I set a PR there, although I was unfortunately wearing my former colleague Adam's bib; oh well, I got the picture, the Strava record, and the memory, which is what matters. The course has a rare sense of momentum because it feels like actual travel, not just a loop, and the ending through the Battery Park Tunnel is epic, strange, and completely New York in the best possible way. Highly highly recommended!

The NYC Half Marathon is an incredible experience from start to finish. You don't get very many…read morechances to run on the closed streets of Brooklyn and make your way into Manhattan, so it truly feels special. Running across the Brooklyn Bridge alone makes the race worth it; it's an unforgettable moment. The course itself is on the hilly side, with rolling hills and the bridge, so it's probably not the best choice if you're chasing a PR. But if you're looking for an amazing sightseeing run through some of New York's most iconic streets, this is the one. Everything leading up to the race was organized really well, from packet pickup to race-day logistics. It's absolutely worth applying for the lottery. Opportunities to run races like this don't come often!

I think this event deserves more than the measly 3.5 stars it has on Yelp. For my friends, gf and…read moreI; this was our first color run and we didn't know what to expect. So here are the top ten reasons why you should participate in the Color run: 1. Big parking lot so you don't need to worry about whether you'll find a space. 2. T-shirt, two sticker tattoos, headband, wristband and free pack of color that comes with your registration pack 3. Emcee and DJ did a great job getting the crowd excited and riled up from the start of the event till the end of the event 4. If you're not a runner, you don't need to worry about being out of shape. Only 5% of the crowd ran. Everyone walked the 5k. 5. Color stations were fun and the volunteers did a great job getting color on you. They never socked me in the face with powder. 6. Water stations were great. Not really for drinking, but for throwing water at your friends. 7. All the free stuff from sponsors and vendors. Granola bars, ice cream, water, smoothies, yogurt, drinks, etc... 8. The run itself. Over 5k registered but the space was big enough that it didn't feel cramped. 9. The after party. The event staff, especially the Emcee did a remarkable job getting the crowd into it by queuing up EDM songs. 10. The Color!! They were very generous distributing color packs at the end of the event. Nothing like dropping a beat into a moshpit with hundreds of color packs launched in the air. Great job Color Run. Great job indeed. We will be back - Electric Run, here we come...

The Color Run 2014 at Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn was soooo much fun. I went alone since my…read morefriends weren't "bout dat life"which was totally fine because I made new friends and was encouraged by others. Parking - is ample and free. The vendors - free water and snacks. Music - ROCKS! Dj's are awesome and get you pumped for the race. "Turn down for what!!" The terrain - old airplane Tarmac. Not much scenery but the blue sky is beautiful. I would recommend this to the no pressure runners who aren't pressed to finish in record times. There is a celebration for all finishers!

Front Runners is an LGBT running club in New York City. I usually join them on Wed for the run…read morethrough central park, starting at 72nd and Central Park West at 7pm. They rent space in the basement of the Rutgers Presbyterian Church that you can use for changing before and after the run. Everyone is friendly, although this club is pretty serious. The run loops the entire park - going about 5 or 6 miles - and starts promptly at 7pm. Runners usually go to Chipotle afterwards for dinner.

Showed up at the tail end of the 'parade' to catch the announcement of the US competitors to kick…read moreoff Marathon Weekend on Friday night in Central Park. "Designed to celebrate and recognize our global running community, the evening will showcase our runners from around the world in a cultural parade. Following the parade will be the Marathon Fireworks Presented by Poland Spring." Parade of Nations with delegates from more than 75 countries and Team For Kids "Pro athlete appearances" - bit of an overstatement unless you're a SERIOUS running enthusiast. Fireworks lasted a good half hour, and went too long most displays, but were actually best (better) viewed from the street on CPW rather than in the grandstand.

The 2012 ride took us to the Eastern neighborhoods of Queens…read more This year's route was easy but less scenic then last year. The weather was hot but comfortable when we are moving. The break area had very little snacks. If you were not the first 1/3 to arrive early then you are out of luck. The snack stations were not well controlled and some riders were just pigs with the snack bars; one guy grabbed a whole box and just walked away. The oranges ran out quickly with only some green bananas pieces left. Registration is $10 for non-TA members; very reasonable. Overall it was a lot of fun and a great event to bring out novice bike riders! Some of the issues this year is the same as last year- - start earlier ! - better information on website for parking & subway station near the start - warn communities - limit the number of participants - reduce the distance to 10-15 miles Suggestion: maybe have two events; in spring and fall.

As of 2011, Tour De Queens is still in it's infancy being only the 4th year since this tour was…read morestarted. Yet, despite it's relative newness, the amount of participants for this ride have grown immensely over this time frame. This ride, sponsored by Transportation Alternatives to encourage bicycling as a form of alternative transportation for the city, is part of 4 rides that they have each year. The other 3 is Tour de Brooklyn, Tour de Bronx, and NYC century. What started out as a free ride at the beginning for everyone now costs money to register in order to participate. Despite that fact, it is very affordable at $10 per registration, especially when you consider that nowadays it costs upwards of $50 for most bike tours. This fee helps to offset the costs of closing the streets and having the police and emergency vehicles escorting the ride. The ride always starts and ends at Flushing Meadows Park by the Queens Museum of Art. Getting there early to stand at the beginning of the starting line is highly suggested if you want to avoid most of the ride and stop congestions caused by the crazy amount of new participants each new tour year brings. What started out with about a few hundred riders during it's first year have grown to a few thousand. This ride is not for those that wants to speed their way through the tour. As mentioned, unless you are at the beginning of the line, expect a lot of stop and go during the ride, especially at the beginning when everyone is packed together at the starting point. Be patient, give it some time and you'll see that eventually the space between riders spread out after the faster ones move ahead and the slower ones slowly end up at the rear of the tour. Once this happens, the ride becomes much more pleasant and enjoyable. Just be aware that you would be riding on two way streets where traffic on the other side is still active sometimes. If you are new to bike touring, this one along with Tour de Brooklyn and Tour de Bronx is a great way to start. It's also very kid friendly. The slower pace and relatively flat ride with very few hills makes it ideal for beginners. The overall distance of 20 miles sounds longer than it feels and the ride is divided into two very manageable 10 miles with a pit stop with provided food and water. The only newbies I would suggest avoiding this tour is if you are a klutz or is not ready to ride in a crowd yet without crashing yourself into the people besides you. It's not bowling where you score more points the more you knock over. Bring your friends, ride with plenty of water, don't expect a race and you should have fun. P.S. If you plan to get to the tour by car, get there early enough (Say two hours before the start of the ride) to snag one of the parking spaces within the park itself unless you like going in circles looking for an opening.

New York Fashion Week is so much fun. I have participated many years enjoying the fashion art and…read morecreative designs. There's usually a lot of free events going on especially displays by the Fashion Institute. I love to see the designs created by the students. I totally missed hearing about Fashion Week this year. Fashion Week is ending September 11th. I recommend you search the web for activities and take advantage of this annual NYC tradition.

Although this isn't a location that your likely to run into often, I'll admit to having seen their…read moregreat multi colored neon sign depicting the "Dirty Summer" name sans vowels. I was never really sure what it was but I was always planned on going in when it was open. They have a fluctuating weekend only schedule that will hopefully change. Once inside I wasn't disappointed, although small it was choked full of hand picked clothing and accessories, many altered with the two owners or friends personal stylings. Random finds like a promo only 'Little Sebastion tee showcasing a photo of the famed mini horse from the popular show Parks and Rec. My girlfriend scored a three finger 'COOL' ring for only $5. The two owners were the best part very funny and personable. After being in the store for less than 2 mins. we were asked if we'd like a drink (well don't mind if I do!) instead of your normal canned PRB we were treated to a pineapple rum punch with fresh pineapple and mint. This of corse was a brilliant move to keeping us looking longer and really feeling out the wares. One of the owners told us that they are clearing out the thrift in house now to make way for a new re-up of one of kind fashion as well as still offering hand picked finds. If your walking around the area and see the neon sign on... make sure to pop in.

Awesome space.. The clothes are super cool, creative and reasonably priced. My friend and I stopped…read morein after a long day of thrifting and found some super dope LA gears. Alfredo, the co owner that helped us, originally quoted us an incorrect price so he threw in a few rings to make up for it. Very cool