A few Saturdays ago, I cheered at the O'Gara's Irish Run 8k in St. Paul, where I happened to start chatting with a very nice gentleman who was also cheering. Come to find out, his wife is 53 year old Wanda Gau! Wanda is a very accomplished athlete who has a fascinating story. She didn't even start running until she was 40. Now she is winning her age group, running 6:24 min/miles at an 8k. Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: “Get Ready to Rock 20 Mile”
By JessieYesterday was the "Get Ready to Rock 20 Mile" race in White Bear Lake.(Is it really a "race" if it's 20 miles long? I'll call it a supported long run!)Website: http://www.finalstretch.com/running-events/get-ready-to-rock/info/The event also includes a 5k and 10k, and deems itself the "ideal training race for the Twin Cities Marathon or 10 mile." The timing is quite perfect, as it's 4 Continue Reading