I'm in the final stretch for the London Marathon! So ready for a vacation... Here's how training went this week: Monday: I didn't get up for my morning run and then I was stuck at work until about 7:45 (<-- that is why I run in the morning!) I changed at work and zipped over towards Minnehaha Parkway to start my workout: 2 mile warm-up, 4 miles at a tempo pace of 7:40 and 2 mile Continue Reading
Fitting Debate: Running with Music & The Basilica Block Party Playlist
In running, there are often two schools of thought when it comes to music: (1) the purists who believe running is a time of peace and solitude – a time to get away from all the noise of life and collect one’s thoughts in silence, and (2) the iPoders, who couldn’t imagine running without the distraction and assistance of good tunes. It is a war silently waged on the running path each day – Continue Reading
What I’m Excited About AFTER Grandma’s Marathon…
I'm the first to admit that my training for Grandma's Marathon was pretty intense. I ran a lot of miles and didn't have a lot of extra time for other activities. So I'm excited for after Grandma's, when I can get back to doing all those other things. I miss [solidcore]! I miss yoga! I miss paddle boarding! I miss kettlebells! My friend Ericka (the kettlebell instructor from this post) is Continue Reading
Fits on the Road: Minneapolis in the Spring!
I often share "Fits on the Road" posts when I travel to different locations. Today, I thought it would be fun to share what I did during my parents' recent visit to MY city...A Fits on the Road Stay-cation- Twin Cities edition! They arrived Sunday afternoon from LaCrosse WI, where they had visited my younger sister, who was there visiting her in-laws. For the Sunday of their arrival, I had Continue Reading