Since I’m not personally able to test out any new running gear these days, I thought this was the perfect time to do a series of posts featuring your favorite running gear. A crowd-sourced series of the best running gear from voices other than just mine! I’m reaching out to all the runners that I know to share their most favorite running gear; it’s interesting because I’m already starting to Continue Reading
My Favorite Running Gear: Part 1 of a Crowd-Sourced Series
Since I'm not personally able to test out any new running gear these days, I thought this was the perfect time to do a series of posts featuring your favorite running gear. A crowd-sourced series of the best running gear from voices other than just mine! I'm reaching out to all the runners that I know to share their most favorite running gear; it's interesting because I'm already starting to Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Recaps: The 121st Boston Marathon.
This past Monday, I ran the 121st Boston Marathon. This was my 26th marathon, 5 out of 6 of the World Majors, and state #17 on my 50-state goal. It's taken me a bit longer than usual to write this recap. I think it's because it's really hard for me to separate my personal performance from the race as a whole. I worked hard to get to Boston. It took a lot of sweat and tears to Continue Reading
Friday Five: My Five Favorite Running Shorts
Welcome to the second edition of Friday Five. Last week, I shared my five favorite 'long' running tanks. Today I am sharing my top 5 favorite running shorts. I am a woman, so these are my personal top 5 shorts for women. Sorry guys! Maybe I can get Dustin to do a guest post for the best MEN'S running shorts. :) Five Favorite Running Shorts for Women: Oiselle Roga Shorts: (retail Continue Reading
“Find Your Passion” Event at Gear Running Store
Last Sunday, I attended a "Find Your Passion" Women's Event at Gear Running Store. Gear Running Store is probably my favorite local running store (though we are lucky in Minneapolis/St. Paul with so many good ones!) I was excited when my friend Lindsey told me about this event she found on Facebook. It was called "Find Your Passion!" and was being hosted at Gear from 10 am until 11:30 pm last Continue Reading
Fitness Fashion Friday: Oiselle Pro Kit Leggings & Wazelle Long Sleeve
Happy Fitness Fashion Friday! Today I have a quick post for you on some Oiselle fitness fashion items. First of all, make sure you are following Oiselle on social media- twitter, instagram, Facebook, etc, as they often have "flash" sales! I purchased these two items, the pro kit leggings and the wazelle long sleeve on super discount during a recent flash sale. Sure, they are not exactly in season Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: A Romantic Date at the Track and a Lunar Eclipse
Happy October! I love this time of year for so many reasons, but the excitement of the marathon is definitely a big one. Congratulations to my friends who completed the Chicago Marathon today. So many strong races out there! Here's a quick recap of what happened during the first week of October in Fitness and Fitness Fashion! First, here's my fitness recap: Monday: 1 hour barre class at The Continue Reading