First things first! The exciting news of the week is that my story about missing the Antarctica Marathon due to a broken leg was featured in Runner's World this week. Read it HERE. I was interviewed a few weeks ago for the article. The writer is a freelancer who I believe found me through this blog! Of course, I would have preferred to NOT have broken my leg and not been in Runner's World, Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: The London Marathon is Drawing Near!
I'm getting really excited for the London Marathon! We are sorting through the rest of our plans too, which include a short tour of Scotland. Can't wait! As for training for the London Marathon? I wouldn't say I'm quite as excited about how that's going....read on to understand. Monday: I ran with the Calhoun Beach Running Club after work. It was my first workout since Phoenix, which Continue Reading
Fits do Fitness Class Reviews: Surge Cycling
I recently asked for recommendations on good spin studios in the Minneapolis area and my friend Christie came through for me! She suggested that I join her at Surge Cycling. She used to be really into spin when she lived in NYC and she said she was happy to find Surge Cycling when she came to Minneapolis as it offered a similar class as to what she was used to. I joined her last Sunday for Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: Five Weeks Until the London Marathon
FIVE weeks until the London Marathon! Yikes. I have to admit, I'm pretty anxious to get back into real training, especially with the race so close, but my coach is being very conservative. He only wanted me to run every other day this week and always short/easy runs. If I made it through the week running pain-free, he would start to add mileage back to my schedule. So, here's how the past Continue Reading