Featured Clubs and Trainers

I am either a member, or personally know all off of the Clubs/Trainers recommended below.  There is no advertising agreement with any of them nor any exchange of goods or services.  The intent is simply to share information with you on opportunities to enjoy your training more, to improve your performance, or to meet other runners. 

First Wave Tri

If you're looking for Triathlon Training, First Wave Tri is a great club. 

The group is led by Kerry Simmons, a Level I Certified USAT Coach, 3 Time All-American USAT Triathlete and 3 Time Team USA World & National Team Member. 

Kerry's credentials are very impressive, but don't let that intimidate you.  First Wave Tri is a great place to go if you're training for your first tri, or if you're a veteran working on improving your performance.

New Hyde Park
Runner's Club

The New Hyde Park Runners' Club is a group of people of all ages and running abilities from New Hyde Park and the surrounding communities of northwest and central Nassau County, NY.  They meet Sundays at 8:00 at Senator Michael J. Tully Park in NHP (next door to NHP Memorial H.S.) for a fun run of between 4 to 7 miles. On the third Sunday of each month they have a "bagel run and meeting", also starting at 8:00 am. In addition, there are bike rides most summer Sundays at 6:45am for those who are dealing with a running injury or want to do a little cross training. Finally, there are casual runs at 5:30 AM 4 or 5 times a week.  This club is very active and very friendly!

Brendan Donoghue

For one on one training, contact Brendan Donoghue at 917 340 0524.  Brendan is a Certified Personal Trainer who has won numerous short and long distance races.  He can work with you in person on the track, or develop a plan for you that you review together on line or over the phone.

Team Challenge

Team Challenge is the Crohn's & Colits Foundation's half marathon training program.  This life-changing fundraising event raises critical dollars to reserach a cure for digestive diseases that impact 1.4 million Americans every year.

Join now to train for the 13.1 Boston Half Marathon and Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon or the Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon.

Team in Training

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training is celebrating it's 20th anniversary this year.  This program has grown to over 380,000 participants and has a very strong following on Long Island.  Join them and train for Half Marathons, Marathons and Triathlons. 

Sky Athletic Club
Pilates Studio

I recently got to try out the new Pilates Studio on Sky Athletic Club, and loved it.  You don't need to be a member of the gym and can reserve a spot for just yourself, or reserve the whole 4 person studio.  I don't know about you, but this is my idea of the perfect way to spend an hour with friends!

Peak Performance

Peak Performance has offered to do a presentation on Max VO2 testing for our Tuesday night running group.  Call Paul at Peak for more info.