As some of you may know, I have four sisters, most of whom love to run just as much as me. My sister Erin, who I paced for the Twin Cities Marathon in 2016 (this post) also recently turned 40. We celebrated with all the sisters (and husbands) in Napa this past August (this post & this post) but 40 is a monumental birthday so Erin kept the celebration going! She went to Key West to run a half Continue Reading
Guest Post: How To Host A Running Themed Baby Shower
I have a special guest post for you today from my sister Erin! Erin is an avid runner who has completed several marathons (and an ultra!) She runs with the Fox River Trail Runners run club and appreciates how great running friends are! She's here to share the details of a recent baby shower that she hosted for one of those run club friends. Hope you find this helpful for any showers you might Continue Reading
Guest Post: Running in the Democratic Republic of Congo
I have an awesome guest post today by my friend Betsy from the Calhoun Beach Running Club (who also did this guest post.) She recently traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and is here to share her experience running there. Here is her story! It's amazing the kinds of connections runners forge over the miles of marathon training, and the places those connections will take Continue Reading
Guest Post: An Injury-Prone Runner’s Path to a Strong Marathon
We runners face a multitude of challenges along each of our running journeys- some nutritional, some physical, some mental. Each challenge can be incredibly frustrating- I know. My running club friend Betsy considers herself to be “injury-prone” and has had her own set of challenges, but she recently set a HUGE PR at the Twin Cities Marathon in 2015. She graciously offered to share her running Continue Reading
Guest Post: Laura on Marathons and Time Management
"I'm so busy." We all say it. When someone asks how you're doing, answering "I'm so busy" is the new "I'm doing well." We're all busy. However, sometimes you talk to someone and you realize they are actually really busy and then you wonder how they get it all done. I'm talking about the kind of person who is able to successfully train for a marathon while working night shifts and super Continue Reading
Fits Do Product Reviews: Joovy Zoom360 Jogging Stroller
My sister Laurie wrote this post to share her review of her Joovy Zoom360 Jogging Stroller- I hope you find this useful! Guest Post/Fits Do Product Review: Joovy Zoom360 Jogging Stroller Even before I was pregnant, I knew that I would want a jogging stroller. I think that any “mother runner” #BAMR or “father runner” (is that a thing?) would want one. So true to form, my husband and I started Continue Reading
Guest Post: My First Marathon Experience by Eric Roling
Last weekend, I was a happy spectator for the Twin Cities Marathon. Today, I'd like to share the story of Eric Roling, who was a happy runner at the Twin Cities Marathon last weekend. I met Eric through my blog and have been excited to follow his journey a bit as he prepared for his first marathon. I thought you might enjoy hearing a bit more about it. By Eric Roling: On Sunday, I Continue Reading