Skip to main content

new Joey's Blogs

Did 20 miles last Wednesday in L.A.- started at the L.A. Zoo down to my house in Hancock Pahk and then back up hill to the zoo. 20 miles in 3 hours, which theoretically puts me under 4 hours for 26.2. THEORETICALLY!!!!! I will say that the hills on that 20 mile run seemed (and I believe factually) are much tougher than Boston, so I felt like if I can do that specific 20 then I am “ready” for Boston. I wanted to have a long run that started mostly down hill like Boston does. Everyone says how the downhill- in Boston the first 5 miles are noticeably downhill- can reek havoc. However, my trainer has told me a way to combat that is to act as if you are about to sit down in a chair and let the moment do the work. Also always staying light on my feet. So far that has worked. That being said it was getting hot by the end of that 20 miles and I did feel for a second that I was running at an angle- like diagonal, if that makes any sense…mind trippin’ out- but I paid attention to that and thought “run tall” and corrected myself. I definitely finished strong because I started “booking’ it” as we used to say as kids, so I could make the 20 miles in 3 hours. And I did.
Did 20 miles last Wednesday in L.A.- started at the L.A. Zoo down to my house in Hancock Pahk and then back up hill to the zoo. 20 miles in 3 hours, which theoretically puts me under 4 hours for 26.2. THEORETICALLY!!!!! I will say that the hills on that 20 mile run seemed (and I believe factually) are much tougher than Boston, so I felt like if I can do that specific 20 then I am “ready” for Boston. I wanted to have a long run that started mostly down hill like Boston does. Everyone says how the downhill- in Boston the first 5 miles are noticeably downhill- can reek havoc. However, my trainer has told me a way to combat that is to act as if you are about to sit down in a chair and let the moment do the work. Also always staying light on my feet. So far that has worked. That being said it was getting hot by the end of that 20 miles and I did feel for a second that I was running at an angle- like diagonal, if that makes any sense…mind trippin’ out- but I paid attention to that and thought “run tall” and corrected myself. I definitely finished strong because I started “booking’ it” as we used to say as kids, so I could make the 20 miles in 3 hours. And I did.

BUT! The ice bath after the 20 mile run was the most painful thing of this whole training period. (No, there aren’t any other photos of me in the tub…haha!!). I realized that the easier way to go is have a cool bath and then slowly start to put more and more ice in it so you don’t have to get shocked so much…really painful the way I did it. YIKES!!
BUT! The ice bath after the 20 mile run was the most painful thing of this whole training period. (No, there aren’t any other photos of me in the tub…haha!!). I realized that the easier way to go is have a cool bath and then slowly start to put more and more ice in it so you don’t have to get shocked so much…really painful the way I did it. YIKES!!
I’m am so lucky to be able to train in warm L.A. but I got to do 10 miles today in Boston (gotta do 14 more tomorrow). My hometown- that connection like no other we all get from our hometowns. And that’s why I have to run Boston before any other marathon (if any other). My love and emotions for this city run as deep as the Charles River.
So now comes the time to tell you of another big reason why I am running the Boston Marathon: my mom has Alzheimer’s. And its not getting any better. And the only way to make it better for anyone is research. And research costs money. So for my mom and so so many family’s affected by this disease I ask you to donate whatever you can BECAUSE EVERY DOLLAR MATTERS to alz.org by going to http://www.crowdrise.com/joeymacsrun/fundraiser/joeymcintyre1 Again whatever you can give matters. AND!!! Just for fun!!! I will be randomly giving away (regardless of the size of the donation) 5 pairs of tickets to The Package Tour: This summer’s boy band bonanza across North America: New Kids on the Block/BoysllMen/98Degrees…and 10 signed tour T-shirts…and 10 signed NKOTB “10” CDs.That’s 25 prizes in all!! :)           But I know you’ll donate just because :) 
You have always supported me and I humbly ask you again to give what you can for an amazing organization- alz.org- by going to http://www.crowdrise.com/joeymacsrun/fundraiser/joeymcintyre1
oxoxxoxo 
I’m am so lucky to be able to train in warm L.A. but I got to do 10 miles today in Boston (gotta do 14 more tomorrow). My hometown- that connection like no other we all get from our hometowns. And that’s why I have to run Boston before any other marathon (if any other). My love and emotions for this city run as deep as the Charles River.
So now comes the time to tell you of another big reason why I am running the Boston Marathon: my mom has Alzheimer’s. And its not getting any better. And the only way to make it better for anyone is research. And research costs money. So for my mom and so so many family’s affected by this disease I ask you to donate whatever you can BECAUSE EVERY DOLLAR MATTERS to alz.org by going to http://www.crowdrise.com/joeymacsrun/fundraiser/joeymcintyre1 Again whatever you can give matters. AND!!! Just for fun!!! I will be randomly giving away (regardless of the size of the donation) 5 pairs of tickets to The Package Tour: This summer’s boy band bonanza across North America: New Kids on the Block/BoysllMen/98Degrees…and 10 signed tour T-shirts…and 10 signed NKOTB “10” CDs.That’s 25 prizes in all!! :)           But I know you’ll donate just because :) 
You have always supported me and I humbly ask you again to give what you can for an amazing organization- alz.org- by going to http://www.crowdrise.com/joeymacsrun/fundraiser/joeymcintyre1
oxoxxoxo 

http://joeyjoemcintyre.tumblr.com/day/2013/03/31

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Step by step: The childhood home of the Knight brothers

It's not listed in any tourist guide, but NKOTB fans flock to the house where the Knight brothers grew up By Johnny Diaz Globe Staff / November 15, 2008 When Kari Lusso and her trio of girlfriends flew from Seattle to Boston for the New Kids on the Block concert, they had to make a quick detour. On a rainy Saturday night, the friends drove their rental car to 10 Melville Ave. As they stood in front of the Victorian house, they shrieked and giggled like little girls. The commotion? They were at the former home of the band's brothers Jonathan and Jordan Knight. When they rang the bell, they got a quick tour. "It was going from 31 to 13," Lusso said. "We took pictures of their stove. We took pictures of their floor. We took pictures of the banister, the living room, and their bedrooms. What a dream come true to see such an...

NKOTB Step By Step 35th Anniversary Reissue!

Blockheads! We're excited to announce a special 35th anniversary edition of STEP BY STEP featuring bonus material, unreleased tracks and remixes! Out June 13th! PRE-ORDER available now in multiple formats including Digital, CD and Vinyl. 🤖♥️ Pre-save and pre-order today.… pic.twitter.com/M9ZBUOglDP — New Kids on the Block (@NKOTB) April 24, 2025   New Kids On The Block | Step By Step 35th Anniversary Web Exclusive Step By Step Picture Disc:   https://nkotb.store/products/web-exclusive-step-by-step-picture-disc Step By Step LP:   https://nkotb.store/products/step-by-step-lp Step By Step CD:  https://nkotb.store/products/step-by-step-cd

NKOTB's Joey McIntyre Gives Update on BSB A.J. McLean in Rehab

New Kids on the Block singer Joey McIntyre has been in the music business for over 24 years and has seen some friends battle with addiction in the limelight, including Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean who recently made the decision to enter rehab. "A.J. is a sweet kid, good kid and extremely talented, so we're all there for him," said Joey. AJ admitted himself earlier this month before heading on the huge NKOTB/BSB tour. Young star Aaron Carter is reportedly seeking professional help as well to deal with some unknown "emotional and spiritual issues," and Joey commended Aaron for making that step. "To me it's usually a good thing when someone can take some time and retreat from it all and, you know, just get a little bit more centered," Joey said, encouragingly. Justin Bieber has managed to stay clean in his career thus far and Joey gave some advice to the star for staying on the right track. "Hopefully, kids like Justin… there...