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Jeffrey Reynolds
Jan 122 min read
Today is Quitter’s Day!
January 12th is the day that people are most likely to ditch their New Year's resolutions.
Jeffrey Reynolds
Dec 7, 20244 min read
I Took Ice Cold Showers for 123 Days Straight; Here's What Happened...
I took cold showers for 123 days straight. I started each day feeling accomplished, energized and tougher than I was before.
Jeffrey Reynolds
Jun 27, 20241 min read
My Letter to The New York Times
It's notoriously difficult to get a letter to the editor published in the New York Times, but I got my second letter published this week....
Jeffrey Reynolds
Feb 13, 20242 min read
Running Through The Wall
Mile 18 is widely known as the toughest mile of a 26.2 mile marathon, but let's face it, miles 16-20 are no walk in the park either. It's...
Jeffrey Reynolds
Aug 31, 20231 min read
Here's My Race Report from the 2023 Tobay Triathlon
I had an amazing time at the Tobay Triathlon produced by Event Power LI last weekend, and while it wasn't my fastest tri, I was happy...
Jeffrey Reynolds
May 11, 20233 min read
Fentanyl is Deadly, But the Next Big Overdose Threat is Already Here. It's Xylazine.
Fentanyl is 100 times more powerful than heroin and it killed more than 71,00 Americans in 2021, but another drug now sweeping the nation...
Jeffrey Reynolds
Jan 16, 20232 min read
Cancer Deaths Are Down, But More Men Are Dying of Prostate Cancer
Cancer deaths in the United States have dropped 33% since 1991, saving an estimated 3.8 million lives, according to the American Cancer...
Jeffrey Reynolds
Oct 11, 20222 min read
Step By Step - Running Metaphors & More
With the NYC Marathon about a months away, my training is in full swing and yesterday included a 17-mile run at Sunken Meadow State Park....
Jeffrey Reynolds
Sep 21, 20223 min read
Tripping On Research Into 'Shrooms
If mere mention of “magic mushrooms” brings you back to blacklight posters, lava lamps and the rhythmic snare drum of White Rabbit by...
Jeffrey Reynolds
Jun 30, 20222 min read
My Run Streak is Over
It was at the height of COVID that I discovered the Runner's World Run Streak Challenge. It seemed simple enough: Run at least one mile...
Jeffrey Reynolds
Jan 31, 20221 min read
Questions to Ask Yourself After Dry January
Dry January 2022 has come to a close and whether not you made it the full 31 days without a beer, glass of wine or a mixed drink, it...
Jeffrey Reynolds
Jan 11, 20222 min read
What’s “Normal” vs “Problem” Drinking?
If Dry January has left you wondering how much alcohol is too much - when things move into problematic territory - you're not alone....
Jeffrey Reynolds
Apr 13, 20213 min read
Marijuana is Legal in New York: What Now?
Now that state lawmakers in Albany have legalized recreational marijuana, it’s time to ensure that public safety, public health and...
Jeffrey Reynolds
Mar 10, 20213 min read
Did We Miss Our Shot At Saving Even More Lives?
How did you spend your 15 minutes? The handwritten sticky note said “2:19 p.m.,” but could have passed for “2:14,” so by 2:13 I began...
Jeffrey Reynolds
Jan 9, 20212 min read
Here’s What You Should Know About Alcohol and the COVID Vaccine
If you’re planning to get vaccinated for COVID-19, it might be a good idea to lay off the booze for a few days before or after each shot....
Jeffrey Reynolds
Sep 3, 20201 min read
Parental Warning: Benadryl Challenge on TikTok Can Kill Your Kids
The “Benadryl Challenge” is sweeping across TikTo Oklahoma teen has reportedly died after doing the online stunt and three teenagers in...
Jeffrey Reynolds
Apr 22, 20203 min read
COVID-19 Lays Bare Long Island’s Health Care Disparities
Gov. Cuomo has put New York State on PAUSE, directing all non-essential workers to work from home, and requiring everyone else to...
Jeffrey Reynolds
Dec 31, 20191 min read
Swimming, Biking and Running in 2019
Garmin Forerunner 935 Running GPS Unit (Black) watch, which links not only to Garmin Connect, but to the Training Peaks app. There’s more...
Jeffrey Reynolds
Nov 26, 20192 min read
FDA Warns Consumers about CBD
CBD is in just about everything these days – drinks, lotions, beauty aids and even products – and while its often touted as a natural...
Jeffrey Reynolds
Nov 11, 20193 min read
Top 10 Things I Learned From This Year’s New York City Marathon
On November 3rd, I ran my 4th NYC Marathon and no matter how many marathons you race, you always learn something new. Here are some my...
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