Guess what? It's my first link-up. I hope you participate! So, on the "50 States, 50 Marathons" tab, you can see a map of the marathons I have completed. As I approach my 17th marathon, I have been reflecting on my previous races and I thought it might be fun to put together 16 questions based on my 16 marathons. I'm hoping you will link up and share your own "Best (or Worst) of My Racing Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: More BIC Bands and Cheering for TCM 2014!
Happy Sunday! I'm checking in with you quickly for my weekly recap of what happened last week in fitness and fitness fashion. Let's start with fitness! Monday: 11 miles with 8 hill repeats with the Calhoun Beach Running Club. It got pretty dark while we were at the hill. Next time I definitely need to bring my knuckle lights...So sad that it's already so dark so early! Tuesday: 4 easy miles Continue Reading
Fit Tip Friday: What to Wear and What NOT to Wear to the Twin Cities Marathon Expo.
If you've been watching the First Time Marathon Webinars that I have been doing with Nathan from Minneapolis Running, you've probably heeded our advice, and you've given a lot of thought to your gear for race day. Great! So, you've got your race day outfit all planned out, but have you given any thought to what to wear to the expo? I'd like to share some advice that comes from an experienced Continue Reading
Friday Fit Tip: Fitting Remarks from Jeff Galloway at Run n Fun.
It's time for Fit Tip Friday! Today, I'm sharing someone else's tips- that someone being Jeff Galloway. Two Thursdays ago, I attended a Jeff Galloway Meet and Greet at the Run n Fun Minneapolis store. Run n Fun Minneapolis This event began at 5 pm with shopping, snacks, and an opportunity to say hello to Jeff and take pictures. At 5:30, he began his official Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: The Wedding Day 5k
This past Saturday was the wedding of our former running club coach Paul and another good running club friend Laura (So many love stories begin in the Calhoun Beach Running Club - join today! hehe) I plan to share more pictures from this beautiful wedding in a "Fits on the Road: Sioux Falls" post later this week, but first I want to share with you the awesomeness that was the Wedding Day Continue Reading
Tilda Tuesdays: Tips for Running in the Heat With Your Dog
It's Tuesday, which means it's time for another installment of Tilda Tuesdays! Today, I am sharing a few tips for running in the heat with your dog. Part of why we selected the vizsla breed for our first dog because we knew they are supposed to be great running companions. It's true- Matilda loves to run, and she's a great running companion. However, in the heat of summer, I do have to be Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: The Esprit De She 5k
Last Thursday, I ran the Esprit de She 5k at 50th/France in Edina This 5k is for women only. Its co-sponsored by Lifetime and Athleta. I ran this last year, which was the first year of the race. That makes me a “founding finisher!” (You can read last year’s review here.) The race definitely grew from last year. It was capped at 2,500 runners this year…I’m not sure what the cap was last Continue Reading