7 weeks until my 33rd marathon and 22nd state! Training was pretty intense this week, but fortunately my bronchitis is gone and my strained pec muscle is almost healed. First things first, check out the guest post my younger sister Laurie wrote about her first experience with a running coach and hitting her goal at the City of Lakes half marathon! Read more HERE. Other big news of the week Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: Winter has arrived.
(The above mural is located downtown Minneapolis close to FlyFeet Running. The times do seem to be a-changin'...as well as the seasons.) Monday: 7.4 miles after work, 9 min/mile pace. It was dark, but I was still in shorts! Beautiful night. Tuesday: 5.4 miles with Tilda before work, 9 min/mile pace. Wednesday: FlyFeet Running with my friend Christie at 5:30 am. With the warm-up and the Continue Reading
Twin Cities Marathon 2016: Pacing My Sister
On Sunday, October 9th, I completed my 25th marathon, the Twin Cities Marathon. It was a very special experience because I ran it with my sister Erin. It was my first experience pacing someone in a marathon. But after Dustin paced me twice this year (Phoenix & Cottonwood) I figured it was good running karma to pay it forward. I also thought it would be a perfect opportunity to run one of my Continue Reading
Five Non-Running Things to do in the Minneapolis Area This Fall!
My Friday Five Favorites are almost always running related. But with Big Cottonwood less than a week ago, I'm taking a little breather from running. How about some non-running activities for fall? October is probably my favorite month ever; I mean, it includes my birthday and our wedding anniversary. It also includes Halloween, bonfires, and fall marathons...Oh wait, back to running again! But Continue Reading
Friday Five Favorites: Best Water Fountains in Minneapolis
Hydration, hydration, hydration! Hydration is so important for runners. Often times though, it's easier said than done when on the run. Though I have a few fuel belts that I like, I still fully appreciate and utilize the public fountains found on the Minneapolis trails. Here are my five favorite water fountains! (Quick caveat: technically, I'm from Wisconsin, so I should call these Continue Reading
Weekly Recap & The Post-Marathon Blues.
I have a bit of the post-marathon blues. I trained hard for Grandma's Marathon and it didn't go the way I had hoped. I think another reason for the blues that normally when I finish a marathon, I have the next one selected and a potential trip booked to look forward to. But this time? I'm a little lost. I don't know what's next on my racing schedule. I don't have my next marathon Continue Reading
Fitting Remarks: Our Kitchen Remodel
This post has nothing to do with fitness or fitness fashion. In fact, Dustin didn't want me to share these pictures as he thinks its a little too personal, but I convinced him that you guys might enjoy it. Just like the shows on HGTV, everyone enjoys some before/after pictures of a remodel, right? Our house was built in 1920. There have been at least three previous owners and the ones before Continue Reading