Another important advantage is that it is in the winter simply is less pressure in New York

In New York do you still soon to a summery image of beautiful, fashionable people, parading through the streets with a Starbucks cup in hand. Nice picnic in Central Park, a refreshing boat trip to the Statue of Liberty and an evening party in the open air. It so happened that I was in New York last January, in the middle of winter so. I thought it was a completely different experience, but not necessarily less fun. I put the pros and cons for you at a glance:

Benefits.

First of all, the snow :-) . You need a little luck, but New York is regularly covered in a fine layer of snow in the winter. Whether it's love or not; it really gives a special, fairytale atmosphere. The nice thing is that you can skate in Central Park! You know that movie Serendipity? Not that I now find such a great movie, but that scene on the ice rink in Central Park allows me still clear in my mind. So it 's also in real life. I must say that I the rink in size which was disappointing, but hey; you skate in the middle of the Big Apple :-) ! That makes for a lot.

Another important advantage is that it is in the winter simply is less pressure in New York. Of course, it remains a huge city with lots of tourists, but in winter it is really a lot less. Saves waiting time at all these buildings and attractions.

Finally, it is also in the winter finer travel in and through New York . Have you ever been in the subway after 3 days at 30 ° C? Yuck yuck. That problem, of course you do not have winter. This also applies to nice restaurants, museums and other attractions. In summer the air conditioners roar here, but in the winter it is a lot more pleasant.

Cons.
Well, I think the main drawback common cold is. It is really far below 0 bags in New York and then I can think of something nicer to then walk down the street :-) , but you can do to dress.

What I also did find one drawback was that the views of the city can be a lot less. If you're unlucky, what we had then, of fog and has for example no sense to go to the Empire State. A pity ...

All in all I would definitely recommend to visit New York in the winter. Sure, it can be quite cold, but the advantages are here in my opinion be against it. Be sure to take in any case, bring a hat and heavy coat

I am not a fast runner, so for me this is quite something. Those pesky interval workouts are apparently still good for something! The only way is up from now. Literally in kilometers, because now I fall in terms of endurance no longer under the half marathon. I have just again 25 km to sit ... Everything up to a kilometer or 27, I do actually fine, but when I think of the sessions to go over the 30 I get it anyway a little stuffy. Well, step by step. Preparing for an endurance training is essential to walk tasty and good. Sometimes you can not draw arrows, but there are some things you can do to be prepared.



Before you go running. Food of course is half the battle. Seriously. Without proper fuel your body a distance of over 15 km is really not well. Now I'm definitely not a nutritionist course, but I do have experience! Usually I make sure the evening before I be extra good and eat lots planned endurance. Chicken breast, pasta, lots of vegetables, quinoa; as it only contains a lot of protein and carbohydrates :-) . In the morning, I usually breakfast with fried eggs with a slice of rye bread and a big mug of tea. I'm like a crazy on! Every body is different, as long as you eitwitrijk eat and things moisturizes well.



While running. At distances from 15 km I walk myself with such vials belt. The first kilometers is never so fine, but then you notice anything more of it. I wear one myself from Nathan Trailmix with two bottles that sit tightly against your body. In total you can take as a pint of water with you during your run. In one bottle of water I always do in 't mix other I water with a krachtpoedertje :-) . You know t, however; kind of like an AA shakeje you get. For me it works mentally always good; the idea that I am a "power drink" drinking, instantly gives me strength to speak.

At distances from the half marathon I take something with a small piece. Gelletjes can, but I'm not so fond of. I get a gurgling stomach, yuck.



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After racing. Drink, drink, drink! And no desiccant drinks like coffee or alcohol eh. Water! And possibly a eiwitpoedertje if you are happy about it. I drink a lot of water and I eat once a salad with chicken, a boiled egg and vegetables. Tasty sandwich there and then relaxing time for little. Really super important for a good recovery! So after an endurance training does not do much more, good food and nice on the couch with a book :-)