Hi folks! So after 6 weeks off from running (with a mix of spin and elliptical, but not rowing because that strained my Peroneal tendon), I’m back! Slowly and cautiously. I took my first test run on Saturday the 26th and it felt pretty good. Well, it was hot and sunny and I had to break for water on the 2.5 mile loop, but pretty good considering. I’ve done a couple of similarly short runs since and the pain after is basically nil. I’m trying to make better efforts toward stretching, recovery, and pre-running prep (glute activation) as well as doing more yoga.

I’ll just catch everyone up on my recent eats. It’s softshell crab season! And ramps season! And frosé season! My birthday was June 2nd, so there were a lot of good eats.

Burgers at Boilermaker

Tartine Night at Book Club

Beer Flight at Big aLICe Brewing

Milk and Cream Cereal Bar

Big Pretzels and Beer at Bierocracy

Clams at Zero Otte Nuove on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx’s Little Italy

Brunch at Scarpetta

Takeout pizza from Emily

Softshell Crab on a boat at Grand Banks

Grilled Softshell Crab, Dover Dole Ravioli with Ramps, and Meatballs at Eataly’s Osteria Della Pace

Shake Shack

Funfetti Donuts with Vanilla Glaze

That’s it for now, folks! I’m still base building and trying to choose a training plan for NYC Marathon training.