Alternate title: How not to be lazy. Jk. It's not easy to get up early to run. I get it. Your bed is so cozy. You're so tired. You just don't want to...It's very easy to convince yourself not to do it. The excuses are plentiful. So how does one do it? Well, sometimes I give in to the excuses, but most of the time, I don't. Here are some of my tips for getting up in the morning to Continue Reading
Fitting Remarks: The Psychology of Racing
Last Tuesday night, I attended a "Tuesday Talk- The Psychology of Racing" at the Mill City Running store. Have you been to Mill City Running? What a cute "boutique" running store! If you haven't been, definitely check it out. They host "Flapjack Friday" runs every week at 6:30 am. I went to one a few weeks ago and it was a blast! Back to the Tuesday Talk: This was a free seminar last Continue Reading
What I Did Differently in Training for Grandma’s Marathon 2015
Hey, did I mention I got a PR at Grandma's Marathon? Yes? I already mentioned it a hundred times? Well, sorry, here's a whole other post about it and my reflections on what I did differently this time that got me there. If you're new here, here's a recap of all my previous marathons and finish times (you can also check out the 50 States/ 50 Marathons tab) 2004: DNF (Did Not finish, ended up Continue Reading
Guest Post: Getting Back to Running Post-Baby.
Hey friends! Remember way back when the Right Fits started, and I co-wrote it with my sister Laurie? Well, she's had a lot going on lately, but she's back today for a guest post about getting back to running post-baby. Please enjoy! “It took you 40 weeks to put the baby weight on, so don’t expect to lose it all in only a few months.” I cannot tell you how many times people said that to me Continue Reading
Fitting Remarks: Race Ready: Time for Some Self-Talk!
My sister is here, yay! Our packets for the race have been picked up. We're ready for the Urban Wildland Half Marathon tomorrow! I took the day off of work and started my day early with a quick barre class at The Barre. Then it was lots of errands, such as the grocery store to stock up on bananas and gatorade, and then off to packet picket! Packet picket was held at the Richfield Ice Continue Reading
Fitting Remarks: 14 Motivational Tips to Keep You Running Through the Winter of 2014
I have had some trouble lately getting out of bed to go running in the morning. I know some of the reasons- it's cold, it's dark....or, if I am running on the treadmill, I just can't get excited about the monotony that awaits me. It’s not easy to stay motivated this time of year, I know. Getting out of your cozy warm bed in the morning is a challenge!But it can be done! I have put together Continue Reading
Fitting Remarks: Travel Itineraries and Marathon Mantras!
By Cool J in MinneapolisTomorrow, we head out for our week-long tour of the grand ol' state of Oregon. Said tour will include a 26.2 mile foot tour of the coastal town of Newport!Newport, Oregon!I have re-adjusted my marathon goal slightly, as my training didn't go exactly as planned, and the previous goal now feels a little aggressive...though the weather appears to be in our favor!If you Continue Reading